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Letter to Turner
Letter to Turner will be forwarded at the earliest opportunity. Enclosed receipt of money delivered to Turner.
James Robertson PapersLetter to the War Accountant
Letter from Constant Freeman, promoted Major in 1798, to William Simmons, the War Department accountant.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter to the Secretary at War received
Informs Ensign Boote that his letter to the Secretary at War has been received.
William Rowland Boote PapersLetter to the Secretary at War received
Informs Ensign Boote that his late letter to the Secretary at War has been received.
William Rowland Boote PapersLetter to the Auditor General
Letter from Capt. Smith to the Auditor General, William Simmons. Introduces Simmons to a friend Mr. Maxwell; mentions certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter of Introduction for Robert McCormick
Oliver provides a letter of introduction for Robert McCormick, who plans to established manufactories near Philadelphia.
James McHenry PapersLetter from the War Accountant
Letter from the War Accountant to the Comptroller of the Treasury Department concerning the Hospital Department in North and South Carolina.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Latest Returns from Knoxville
"Will you please to send the bearer (it will be returned) the latest returns from Knoxville of quartermaster's and military stores."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Late Pay for Sgt. Hackett
Sgt. George Hackett has a warrant showing that his enlistment has expired but he has not been paid for two years. Lt. Steele gave him two month's pay in the amount of $14, so that he can proceed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Late Depredations on American Commerce
Pickering laments deteriorating relations with France whose privateers continue to capture American vessels despite American declarations of neutrality.
Robert Oliver PapersLarge Jack Screws for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Captain John Barry for the Frigate United States a pair of large jack screws."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionLand Referred to in My Letter of November 6th
Enclosed is a copy of a document related to the land discussed in Wilkins' letter of November 6th.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land Purchase and Accounts
Found letter covering Col. Forrest's duties and receipt of S. Hulings for coopering. Requested additional records on Hulings from Hodgdon. Requested Hodgdon oversee Col. Forrest's land purchase as he …
James Robertson PapersLand Purchase
Due to ice on the river and other matters in the Quartermasters Department, Craig cannot meet Addison near Dorsey. Craig reserves right to lots in town square in Mingo-Bottom, but authorized the sale …
James Robertson PapersLand Purchase
Thanked Hodgdon for supervising Col. Forrest during land purchase. Requested result of application to Congress for resurvey of land on the Ohio river. Some canons have arrived.
James Robertson PapersLand Purchase
Letters to Quartermaster General and Dr. Brown received and will be forwarded. Col. Forrest to attend to land purchase for Craig, Craig specified how Forrest should attend to the legal contracts and …
James Robertson PapersLand Claims
Cited original land charter of Virginia and the state is not obliged to assist John Nelson with his bounty claim who currently resides on Indian land.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionLand Business In Which I Am Concerned
Wilkins wants Hodgdon to attend to some land business with which he is concerned. Certificates No. 50 and No. 51, are in the names of Wilkins and Dudley Woodbridge, for which $1619.55 is due the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Caldwell's Application for the Office of Treasurer of the Mint
Pickering assesses the qualifications of John Caldwell for the office of Tresurer of the Mint. His application is complicated by the fact that he is McHenry's brother-in-law and Pickering wonders if …
Robert Oliver PapersJames Hambleton, deserter
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received the receipts for bounty; also discusses a deserter, James Hambleton.
William Rowland Boote PapersJames Bruff report on various financial matters at Fort Niagara
Captain Bruff sends his muster and pay rolls. Sends a receipt roll for bounties paid to recruits. Lists charges for his various expenses as commander of Fort Niagara and its troops. Mentions a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Invoice of public stores
Invoice of public stores forwarded to Trenton, addressed to Major Peter Hunt, to then be forwarded to Ensign Boote in New Brunswick. Includes French muskets, wooden canteens, and screwdrivers.
William Rowland Boote PapersInvested Authority
Rochefontaine was invested with any authority outside that of an average individual; he notified Simmons that in the future he would send those seeking to make an oath to "claims of a pecuniary …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
