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Powder and Timber
11/18/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRegarding purchase of powder. Stevens has spoken with General Hamilton regarding the Algiers business. The plank which rotted so quickly much have been unsound.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) 
Potomac Upper Level is Marked
05/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMackey notes that the upper level of the Potomac River is now marked and preliminary steps for digging have already begun with over one hundred men employed in that effort.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Postponing Recommendations
03/28/1799 Autograph Letter SignedOgden asks to postpone his recommendations of officers from Pennsylvania and New Jersey until he has had more time to consider them.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Posting of a Galley
04/29/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRegarding the galley "Senator Ross," Hamilton recommends to Colonel John Francis Hamtramck that the boat destined for Fort Massac go instead to the lower posts on the Mississippi River.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Postage of Letters to Caleb Swan
11/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons should report sums due for postage of letters to Major Caleb Swan, Paymaster General of the Armies of the United States. This sum should be payable out of the contingencies of the Dept. of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Political Views of the Local People
08/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the political views of the local people with Samuel Hodgdon. Notes that a shipment of money is on its way from Presquisle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Political Discussion of Federalists and Anti-federalists
10/22/1799 Autograph Letter SignedReports the general state of the country, described as "tranquil" with the Indians. Recruiting for the military is successful and the overall commerce of the country is prosperous. Discusses the …
Andrew Pickens Papers
Political Climate
10/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMentioned process of election for city and county, along with the positions held. Mentioned the "demons" and corrected himself by calling the party "demos" for democrats. Hodgdon called the …
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Plan for the Uniforms of the Army
07/29/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton encloses a plan for the uniforms of the army and asks that models of clothing be made according to the plan, beginning with the uniform for privates.
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Pittsburgh is the Most Eligible Summer Post
07/17/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHamtramck explains why he has selected Pittsburgh instead of Detroit to be his post during the summer months.
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Pinckey's Views on Sundry Matters
10/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedPinckney provides his opinions on matters such as winter quarters, Parker's proposed journey to the Northwestern Territory, his wife's health, the appearance of officers in uniforms, and the …
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Petition of Thomas Lewis
01/01/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRequests monetary compensation for expenses accrued during service.
Fifth Congress: Petitions Relating to Claims to the Senate [5A-G1] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)
Peter Hagner Reviews Major Craig's Accounts
05/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedPeter Hagner, acting for William Simmons, informs Major Craig that his accounts have been reviewed.
Isaac Craig Papers- No image
Pernicious Practice of Drawing Money and Rations on Account
11/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEven though he is not directly involved in military matters, Dayton emphasizes that the practice of drawing money and rations on account without regular rolls and returns is pernicious and ought not …
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Permission to Teach the Back and Small Sword
11/15/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSmith informs Hamilton that two French gentlemen requested permission to teach the back and small sword to the officers of the Brigade but were refused because of the delicacy of existing questions …
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Permanent Fortifications at Loftus Heights
11/20/1799 Autograph Letter SignedThe erection of permanent fortifications on the Loftus heights on the Mississippi by General Wilkinson is proceeding based apparently on the approbation of Hamilton though without the express approval …
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Payments to the Militia of 1794
01/31/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons will receive a letter from Edward Carrington that includes accounts and vouchers for payments made under his agency to the militia against the insurgency in 1794. They should be examined as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Payment to Fort Pitt's Armorers
07/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the Secretary at War's refusal to approve payment to Fort Pitt's armorers with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Payment Procedures
10/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedProtests against having to send money by mail to Army officers whom he does not know. States that it has always been a rule "to make a book entry of cash received or paid at the time of the …
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Payment of Troops
03/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNotification of money drawn in favor of Henry Boggs for payment of troops under Lieut. Col. Butler. Similar notification was sent to W. Simmons.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Payment of Troops
03/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that pay was drawn in favor of Henry Boggs. Money appropriated for payment of troops under Lieut. Col. Butler.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Payment of John Symms
03/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedScott has taken the liberty of drawing on Simmons' office the sum of $188.60 in the favor of John C. Symms, agreeable to the certificate of the Deputy Quartermaster General accompanying the draft.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Payment of Accounts and Indian Annuities
05/31/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that the Quartermaster has no control or superintendence over Hospital or Ordnance Departments therefore he will not admit charges from these departments to the Quartermaster's …
James Robertson Papers- No image
Payment of Account
08/07/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon is directed to pay the enclosed amount for which the officer in charge will provide a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) 
Payment for Transportation
02/26/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that J. McKee has received partial payment for transporting horses and an Indian to Pittsburgh. McHenry ordered McKee be paid remaining amount upon arrival in Pittsburgh and furnish him …
James Robertson Papers
