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Social Matters & Praise of Minister
Accepts offer of dinner for himself and his wife; praises Liston's "wise and prudent conduct" as a minister, etc. References the Listons possibly returning to England.
John Adams PapersSkilled Labor Needed for Glass Manufacturing
Major Craig discusses the skilled labor needed for the manufacture of window glass and bottles with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Simmons Corrects Gaither's Accounts Due the United States
Simmons believes there to be a balance owed the United States in the amount of $3841.47, while Lt. Col. Gaither believes it to be $4322. Simmons states that the difference is likely from the lack of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Shipments and Elections
Invoices for Georgia factories, Independent and Helen shipped by William Murdock. Emphasized need for blankets.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Sheet Iron Instead of Rolled Iron, Etc.
Hodgdon has stated that the rolled iron needed for the Armory must be drawn as sheet iron but Williams believes this will cause inconvenience and waste. He wants it drawn as hose iron as usual. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling the General's Unpaid Bill
Hagner wants to know what is to be done with the bill that continues to be unpaid. The general has yet to hear from Mr. Stevens and he leaves George Town today for the Springs. He seems perfectly …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling the accounts of the late purveyor
Brief memo on the accounts of Mr. Francis, the late purveyor, at the Treasury; Wolcott has been asked to give his opinion on it.
James McHenry PapersSettling the Account at Niagara
Since there is apparently no quartermaster at Niagara, Major [John Jacob] Rivardi is required to settle the accounts himself and should be instructed in the methods for doing so.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Samuel Henley's Account
Samuel Henley has been employed as the "Conductor of Military Stores" of the western department or as assistant in the quartermaster's department. His salary has at time been paid by the Quartermaster …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Accounts and Quartermaster Generals Duties
Letter containing armourers account was received, letter to Capt. Turner that was also enclosed was forwarded. Abstracts for this past year were delayed due to the arrival of a General Order. …
James Robertson PapersSettling Account, Move to City of Washington
Account information pertaining to Col. O'Hara's settlement. No time to handle some accounting due to office being "on the wing" to settle in new offices in City of Washington. Barrel of coffee and …
James Robertson PapersSettlement of Accounts and News
Questions Craig on his reasoning for not taking a larger sum in order to settle remaining accounts. Claim for armourers will not be assessed until appropriations bill passes. No wagons have arrived …
James Robertson PapersSettlement of Accounts
If adjustments to accounts cannot be made with the Quartermaster General, Hodgdon will complete the necessary adjustments. Hodgdon anxious to settle business with Quartermaster General and close …
James Robertson PapersSettlement for Deputy Agent to the Cherokee
Letter from Secretary James McHenry to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Silas Dunmore, late deputy agent to the Cherokee Nation, is to be settled with for the necessary expences which he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sending the Notes One Half at a Time
Given the restriction of not hazarding a remittance of more than one thousand dollars at a time, Williams suggests cutting the notes through the middle and sending one half at a time. Once receipt is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Selling Military Land
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon about selling military land.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seeks to Settle Clothing Account
Col. Taylor has presented a charge for the transportation of clothing. Seeks to settle account before troops are disbanded.
Aaron Ogden Papers.Second Quarter Return, Etc.
Enclosed is the return of alterations in military stores of the Quartermaster's stores for the second quarter of 1800. Included is a return of clothing in the depository of the garrison at West Point …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Scarcity of Cash in Circulation, Etc.
Major Craig notes the slow down in operations to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig mentions that stores have not been arriving lately and merchants are complaining of scarcity of cash in circulation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Scale of Transportation for Officers to Remote Posts
Tabulation of expenses required to transport officers' private stores to remote military posts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Salaries of Clerks to Secretaries
The salaries of Chief Clerks to department Secretaries should be higher than those of any branch of a department. The nature of their business and the confidence in them justifies their higher …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Safe Arrival of Post Notes
$2000 and $700, both in post notes, on account of the Armory have safely arrived.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
