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Warrants for Pay
Claims and Warrants for pay due soldiers in Virginia as issued by Governor Brooke discussed.
Dreer CollectionWarrant Lands
Turner has written to the surveyors on the subject of the warrant lands so he hopes to provide some information on the subject to Simmons soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of Assistant Armorers
Amidst a discussion of other matters, Ames notes that he needs more assistant armorers who understand the mechanical arts, have respect for economy and industry, and have good morals. Mr. Forbes has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers Related to the Goods Delivered to Pittsburgh
Woodbridge observes that the content of Craig's letter surprised him since he has always made every effort to maintain accurate accounts. He was worried that the vouchers might been mislaid respecting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers for Mullen, Lee, Beard & Ewing
Legible is what looks like a ledger with four names: George Mullen ($12), Thomas Lee ($2), John Beard ($26), and James Ewing ($48).
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers Enclosed
Vouchers supposed to be sent from Augusta enclosed, Updates on payment of officers to be disbursed to their respective militias.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Voucher Delivery and Claims
Enclosed claim of William Anderson. Vouchers to be delivered by Benjamin Herbert.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Vessels Will Greatly Increase the Expenditures at Pittsburgh, Etc.
Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply issues, and expresses his mortification regarding the orders of the Secretary of War relative to his claim. The number of men working at the vessels' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Very Few in the Country Who Favor the French
In addition to recommending Washington Carmichael for a lieutenancy in the Army, Denny assures McHenry that very few in the countryside have regard for the French during the ongoing controversy …
James McHenry PapersUrgent Need for Gun Stocks
Ames repeats his request for gun stocks asserting that without a new supply, either stocking must soon stop or he will be forced to produce stocks that are not fit for service. He does not know what …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Upon the Death of Dr. Hodge, I Mourn for His Friends, Etc.
As usual, Sargent has much to say but his untelligible scrawl renders his letter meaningless except for the following: the death of Dr. Hodge; looking glasses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Updates on Soldiers Pay Due to Desertion
Soldiers given up or captured as deserters had pay suspended. Parker and Edwards to receive court martial.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Updates on Muster and Request for Information on Personal Letter
Frye encloses muster and receipt rolls for his detachment and others. He hopes to send receipts soon. He has daily applicants for recruits but no recruiting money. In a post script he asks after a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Update on Account Information in Hand
Letters and account information from various officers recounted. One contains petition to Congress by Capt. Fauche. Appropriation by Congress to discharge the militia rolls which were transmitted in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Unsettled Affairs Among the Indian Nations
Captain Guion explains the procrastination of his communications that is due to the ill state of his health which he has endured for more than three months and the difficulty of communicating because …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Unauthorized Agents
Discussion of unauthorized agents certifying documents regarding pay and subsistence.
Fifth Congress: Petitions Relating to Claims to the Senate [5A-G1] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)Unable to Find More Stocks Fit for Use, Etc.
Enclosed is the January return of the work done at the armorer's shop at Springfield. Unless he can obtain more stocks, Ames feels that he will only have enough work to last up to March 15th. The ones …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Teams Travelling to Pittsburgh with a Load of Tents
Major Craig has been notified that two teams will start for Pittsburgh on Monday with a load of tents. During this busy season it was not possible to obtain teams that would proceed instantaneously at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Teams that Will Carry Tents to Pittsburgh, Etc.
Bedinger discusses in detail the shipment of tents to Pittsburgh. He has contracted with two teams to carry them but they are required to haul full loads so he made up the balance with tent poles. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Receipts
Enclosed are one receipt for money to aid a magistrate and one for a recruit enlisted since Deveaux's last letter to Simmons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Receipts
Cover for receipts from John Bryant and James S. Deblois. Cited in Jackson to Simmons, 05/31/1798; Cited in Simmons to Jackson, 07/03/1798.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Two Quarter Casks of Good Wine, Etc.
Writing in his usual code, Sargent requests two quarter casks of good wine to be sent by way of Orleans and two more quarters of red or white should be added, he does not care which.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Drafts for $500 Each
Enclosed are two drafts for five hundred dollars each drawn by Isaac Craig on Hodgdon. They were sent to Trenton for acceptance with the understanding that Hodgdon had relocated there. Montgomery & …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Dollars Per Recruit
It should be understood that two dollars is allowed by law to the officer for each recruit he enlists. This should be sufficient to cover all expenses of the enlistment and if he needs barracks or …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Turner's Silence Respecting Sargent's Engagement, Etc.
Blake has seen Captain Turner and perceives that his silence while at Philadelphia respecting Winthrop Sargent's engagement was inadverent. Though the note bore Turner's signature it was in truth …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
