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Chief Clerk of the War Department
Informs McHenry of the resignation of Chief Clerk John Stagg and requests to fill his vacancy.
James McHenry PapersCherokee boundary line survey
Report on the status and progress of surveying and marking the boundary line between the United States and the Cherokee Nation.
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersCharles Carroll recommends Wilkinson to McHenry
Charles Carroll recommends Joseph Wilkinson, the son of Colonel Wilkinson of Calvert County, to the Secretary at War for appointment into the army. Carroll asks for news from Europe and France.
Huntington MssCharges to MacRea's Account
MacRea expresses his surprise that he is charged with monies from 1792 and 1793 related to his own pay and that of a detachment he marched to Pittsburgh. He has always been careful about transmitting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges of Illegal Activity Surrounding War Department Accounts Office
Simmons wishes to address charges that he has committed "reprehensible conduct." Charge appears to have arisen from Simmons refusing to sign a warrant to a clerk from another department. Simmons …
John Adams PapersCharges Against Lieutenant Gaither, Etc.
Eaton would have already forwarded the enclosed vouchers were it not for the need to include his charges against Lieutenant Colonel Gaither which are addressed to the Commander in Chief. He called on …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Charged for Packing the Stores Sent to Fort Pitt
After receiving a copy of his January accounts from the Accountant's office, Langham finds that he has been charged for the packing and baling of the stores sent to Fort Pitt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certification of John Howell as a Practicing Physician
Dr. Belleville certifies that John Howell has studied physic and surgery with him for four years with zeal and diligence and has conducted himself as a young man of honor and integrity. He has no …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionCertification for Robert Cosby
Certification that Robert Cosby was wounded in action at Ninety Six, South Carolina in November 1775
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certificate for Travel Expenses Included
coffin annexed certificate for enclosed account for travel expenses. He noted the expenses he charged were actually more expensive than he recorded.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Causes of the Delay in the Chief's Arrival, Etc.
Among other matters, Captain Guion discusses the delay of the chiefs in arriving at Fort Adams to receive their annuities. The delay is due to several causes including Piamingo's having to stay at …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Caspar Iserloan's woes resulting from indebtness and a plea from a poor, unfortunate man with no friends
Debtor Iserloan acknowledges that he is to appear before the Secretary of War but begs Simmons to remember that he is a poor unfortunate man with no friends.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cash Invoices Received, Transportation of Merchandise
Discussion of location/status of Shawnee, Ottawa, Miami, Wyandot, and Delaware Indian goods. Requested assistance with J.Heath's account, mentioned W. Simmons help with the draft. Transportation of …
James Robertson PapersCase of Peter Larkin
Peter Larkins apparently was discharged due to disability by General Wayne. He says that his sickness is due to the hardships of wading across rivers even though Capt. Miller examined him and found …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captains Bell and McRea Sailed on Sunday
Captain Bell sailed from New York on Sunday and is expected to return immediately. Captain McRea, for whom the clothing is intended, took passage with him and should return within a fortnight.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Sparks' pay
Simmons tells Henley that Capt. Sparks should be paid but in order for Sparks to receive the payment, he must produce a certificate specifying the amount due him or attest to same before a magistrate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Greaton's Relinquishment
Having been contacted by Captain Greaton's creditors, Heath has advanced at least one hundred dollars on his account and anxiously awaits a response from the Paymaster General on Greaton's …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Captain Bruff's report on financial matters and recruiting at Fort Niagara
Sends his muster and pay rolls. Captain Bruff presumes that this will be his last submission of muster and payrolls for this command. He mentions his account, and paying the Fort's garrison in July, …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Capt. Pike's Pay
There are complications related to the pay of Capt. Zebulon Pike's pay due partly to his relinquishment of twenty dollars per month and subsequent request to withdraw that relinquishment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Capt. Miller's Accounts
Enclosed is the receipt roll for Capt. Miller, Lt. Daniel Bissell, and the men under Miller's command for January 1797, amounting to $128.34. Also included are the muster and payroll of the recruits …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Capt. Miller's Account
Enclosed is Capt. Miller's recruiting account for 8 July 1796 to 28 March 1797 on which are shown the sums paid and the balance due each recruiter. Also shown is the bounty of five dollars paid to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Capt. Miller's Account
Enclosed is the Receipt Roll for February 1797 amounting to $130.13. The two deserters did not sign the roll. Also forwarded is a muster and pay roll for March 1797, the pay amounting to $66.13.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Capt. Fleming's Letter
Capt. George Fleming informs Sprigg that the letter he was expecting while in Philadelphia relative to his account has not been received and he fears it has been lost.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Capt. Fleming's Accounts
Sprigg transmits a statement of Capt. Fleming's accounts including the sums due Col. Rochefontaine which have been carried over.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Capt. Blackburn's Absence
In consequence of Capt. Blackburn's absence, Mr. Carrington has declined to forward the pay records for the month of June until directed to do so by the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
