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Failure to Settle the Commissary Account, Etc.
Major Craig expresses displeasure to Hodgdon over the failure to settle the commissary account. Craig also notes that neither Indian goods nor trucks have been received.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Failed Postal Delivery of Rolls
Freeman supposed failed postal delivery inhibited his receipt of the rolls due for settling accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Extending Our Internal Means of Defense
Since Otis has been appoined Chairman of a committee to consider extending American internal means of defense, he asks to meet with Hamilton to obtain his advice on a number of related concerns.
Alexander Hamilton PapersExpresses Gratitude for Post Note for John Stagg
Letter, mentions post note for $37.75 received March 2, 1798.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Expresses Concerns about Elections
Concerns about local elections; mentions Smith's interests and opposition. Refers to election of Craik and Dart. Expresses concern about elections in Maryland but has high hopes for elections in …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Zacharias Coxes and Citizens of Tennessee
Encloses two letters on the subject of Zacharias Coxes. Hopes to explain measures taken to defeat this matter with Lieut. Col. Butler and Silas Dinsmore, with concern for the citizens of Tennessee.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Men in Army who Oppose Government
Expresses concern about an army comprised of men who have opposed the government.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Indians, Citizens
Refers to correspondence from Lieut. Col. Butler regarding Coxe. Questions support from the government and the state of Tennessee. Questions whether these Indians should escape the measures taken by …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Exposing Your Family to the Contagion
Caldwell expresses his concern regarding Hodgdon's family relative to the spread of yellow fever in Philadelphia. He argues that keeping his family in the city increases everyone's exposure to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Explanation of Previous Letter
Hale felt no error was made by him regarding accounts. Enclosed muster roll show date of muster for Isaac Williamson and John Henry Aymor.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation of Pay and Muster Roll Amount
Differing totals in pay and muster rolls exist due to mistake on Asa Hall's account, extract from Hall's claim. Frye hopes that appropriation law will pass soon so Simmons is able to pay troops.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation of Army Appointments
Major Craig requests an explanation of army appointments from Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses, Pay, Vouchers
Hillis forwarded abstracts, officers paid, mention of Captain Butler traveling with a Cherokee.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Expenses Related to Courts Martial
Simmons should examine his files regarding expenses for officers who have served on courts martial as members, witnesses, etc. so as to ascertain the appropriate per diem expense allowances for these …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of Major Cushing
Major Cushing has been charged by Gen. Wilkinson to bring certain public papers and documents from the State of Tennessee to Philadelphia. His expenses should be allowed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses for Quarters and Portage
Rivardi has been advised by Mr. and Mrs. McClallen that his expenses for portage and quarters will not be allowed although he still hopes to be reimbursed since the amount he charged was not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenditures in the Quartermaster's Department
Enclosed is Wilkins' estimate of expenditures in the Quartermaster's department for March, April, and May of 1798. Listed also are four bills that he has drawn: bills No. 67 - 70.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of Ship Building Costs
Price list for building, rigging, and equipping several ships addressed along with discrepancies in the pay of labor.
Fifth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [5A-F2] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)Erection of an Office Building
McHenry has authorized the erection of a small building to be employed by Paymaster Joseph Williams as an office and has told Williams to take Simmons' instructions regarding the handling of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage Ordered for General Wilkinson
General Wilkinson has ordered from Philadelphia, without delay, horseman's tents, common tents, and sheet iron for camp kettles.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Entitlement to Land
Polk felt he was entitled to a Warrant of Land for his services as an officer of North Carolina. Requested information on status of land distribution.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enlistments and Request for Blank Rolls
Dates recruits joined army, some questions on procedures.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Enlistments & Receipts
Enclosed are the enlistments and receipts for money paid on account of bounty to some men.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Encounter with a French Privateer, Etc.
A French privateer began firing on a ship off the shore of this island. Some passengers managed to get to shore on a boat while others swam ashore. People on shore fired muskets at the Captain who …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)ENCLOSURE: Clothing Pattens
Advises on uniform coats not made to pattern.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
