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Pay for Fauche and Randolf Troops Received
Pay for troops under command of Fauche and Randolf received. Method and timetable of payment for troops described.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Pay Due the State of Virginia
Wood requests that John Dawson be paid whatever sum may be found due to the State of Virginia for advances made for and on account of the General Government.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Pay Due Charles Smith
Enclosed is the discharge of Charles Smith from Capt. Kalteisen's Company which is the only voucher he has to substantiate his claim against the US for the balance of his pay. McKee feels that since …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay and Subsistence
Records of pay and subsistence received, request for payment.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Pay $1000 to our Credit in the Bank of the US
Enclosed is the draft on Hodgdon from John Wilkins for one thousand dollars which should be accepted and returned to the credit of Meeker & Denman on the Bank of the United States. (A second letter …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay & Subsistence Due Me
Enclosed are the statements of the pay and subsistence due Dayton for the months of June and July 1798 together with the contractor's certificate regarding rations drawn from him during that time.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay & Muster Rolls of Troops at Fort Oswego
Vischer encloses the pay and muster rolls of the troops at Fort Oswego and the detachment of artillery last arrived from West Point. It is hoped that the money will beforwarded at the earliest …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pattern for Belts for the Troops
The Commander in Chief has directred Wilkins to send the enclosed pattern for belts for the troops. If the Secretary of War approves, 3300 yards should be purchased and sent to Headquarters as soon as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Past Receipts
Not knowing Simmons' name and address, Many had forwarded his first receipts to the Secretary of War in the hope that, if he was wrong, the Secretary would set him right. But he has not heard …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Parks & Myself Will Do the Public's Hauling
Culbertson recommends himself and Joseph Parks, with three or four teams, to do the government's hauling to different parts of the country. After receiving proper wages, he and Parks will see that the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Packages Sent by the Schooner "John"
Gates affirms receipt of the packages sent by the schooner "John." He finds them in good order and agreeable to the invoice but was disapponted not to find clothing for the drummer and fifer who have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Owen McGinty Sentenced to Pay Stoppages, Two Copies of Court Martial Enclosed
O. McGinty only prisoner/deserter to be sentenced to pay stoppage. Enclosed copies of court martial hearing to support statement. Tousard requested the pay of two deserters in next months pay roll.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Outlines Rules and Regulations for Quartermasters
Refers to rules and regulations for all quartermasters. Outlines proper expenditure and reporting process for stores and public supplies. All supplies should be for public use. Outlines which records …
Letters Received by the Secretary of War (Main Series), 1801-1889. (RG107) (M221)Outlines Ranks and Promotions; Recommends Hamilton and Pinckney
Pleased to announce the appointment of a major general in the army by the President and the Senate. Refers to upcoming campaign and lists names of potential candidates, including Pinckney and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines New War Department Accounting Procedures
Letter describing accounting procedures to be followed in consequence of the additional duties assigned to the Accountant by the Act of Congress of July 16, 1798. Lists general accounts as …
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Organization of Military and Government
Describes concentration of commands; personal opinion on organization of military commands.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Organization & Leadership of the Provisional Army
Washington expresses his wishes regarding the leadership and organization of the provisional army. Of the three major generals immediately below Washington in the chain of command, Hamilton, as …
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrdnance Concerns at West Point
Amidst a detailed discussion of ordnance matters, Fleming notes that the cannons and carriage have been boarded on a sloop that sailed that morning with a fine fair wind. The receipt of the master of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders to Deliver Partial Order
Orders to begin immediate packing of goods for a waiting wagon.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndOrders to Deliver Muskets
Delivery of four thousand well seasoned muskets to Capt. William Wallace.
Eli Whitney Papers, Film:HM #219, #544Orders for Col. Mentges
Colonel Mentges has been ordered to repair to New Castle to muster and inspect the recruits belonging to Lts. Many and Knight. He will take with him the money to pay the recruits through the end of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders & Requests
Davis received Simmons' letter of November 30th and is sending the orders and requests Simmons requires.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order to Settle Affairs and Rejoin Company
Order by Secretary McHenry to settle affairs in Pittsburgh, and then to repair immediately to Georgia to rejoin the company.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Order to muster recruits
The Secretary at War orders Ensign Boote to muster his recruits and transmit the muster and pay rolls to the Accountant's Office.
William Rowland Boote PapersOrder to Commence Repairs on Frigate United States
McHenry gives approval to begin repairs to frigate preparing ship for sea to police U.S. waters against French or other privateers.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence
