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Fifty Thousand Dollars for the Militia Army
Stagg notifies Blaime that the Secretary of the Treasury has authorized $50,000 for the use of the militia army and the appropriate receipts should be provided to the bearer, Mr. James Alexander.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DDomestic or Foreign Sail Cloth for Frigates
Hamilton inquires as to whether domestic of foreign sail cloth should be used on the frigates. He would prefer the use of domestic cloth but it must be really good.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Delivery of Silver Indian Ornaments
Letter, orders the delivery of silver Indian ornaments to Nicholas Hoffman and Co.
Pequot Libary MSSConcerns Relative to Paying the Officers & Men of the Late Expedition
Carrington explains in considerable detail his views regarding the methods of paying the officers and men who participated in the conflict against the insurgency in western Pennsylvania.
Alexander Hamilton PapersBenefits of the War Against the Insurgency, Etc.
Among many other matters including Hamilton's impending resignation, Carrington expresses his views on the success of the war against the insurgency. He particularly notes the importance of …
Alexander Hamilton PapersTransmittal of Pay
Simmons transmits to Carrington $153.33 for the pay of an ensign (name illegible) in Norfolk.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Requested Furlough for Captain Dale
Pickering requests a furlough for Captain Dale with the understanding that Dale will return from China in time to take command of his frigate. Captain Barry and Captain Truxton are engaged to provide …
Timothy Pickering PapersPay of Samuel Nicholson
Nicholson explains that he has received from [Nathaniel] Gorham, Supervisor at Boston, $334.20 pay for the period up to June 30, 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Ensign Edward Voss
Simmons notifies Voss that he will receive the amount of $153.33 for his service in 1794 and 1795 for which duplicate receipts are required.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Pay of Captain Samuel Nicholson
The Treasurer will remit to Gorham $579, being for the pay and subsistence of Captain Samuel Nicholson of the frigate building at Boston.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay for Jesse Craft
Blount discusses Jesse Craft's application for pay for military service which Blount has transferred from the State to the War Office.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)John Betson's Account
Howell reminds Betson that he is accountable for the money he received to pay a detachment of militia under Capt. Samuel Stuart and that an illiterate man who makes his mark must be attended by a …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Court Martial Defence
In response to Cox's charges against him, Captain Kalteisen has requested a Court Martial to investigate his conduct. A Court of Inquiry brought the charges against Cox that were read during parade …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Court Martial Defence
William Cox insists that he needs more time to prepare for his Court Martial because the papers he needs for his defense are being forwarded from South Carolina and they probably will not arrive until …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Capt. Dale's Account
Howell reminds Dale of the steps he must take to update his account so as to be exonerated from existing charges.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Arrival of "The Twins" in Connecticut
Huntington refers to a letter from Pickering, and states that they have received the ship, The Twins, which has "escaped" from the Delaware River. Assures him that no action contrary to the laws of …
William Griswold Lane, #189Pay of D'Hebecourt's Detachment
D'Hebecourt informs Simmons that he will pay his men and send Simmons their receipts.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Pay for Giradeau's Troops
Freeman discusses the pay due to Capt. Giradeau's troop of dragoons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)State of Progress of Constructing & Equipping Frigate United States
Describes state of progress on frigate United States, including carpentry and blacksmithing remaining to be completed, the state of ballast & water casks, masts, cables, anchors, rigging, yards, etc. …
Keith Read CollectionRunning the Lines Agreeable to the Treaty of August 1795
McHenry discusses the process by which the surveyors will run the lines on the lands northwest of the Ohio River according to the treaty negotiated by General Wayne in August 1795.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReport of the Secretary of War
In his report to the President, McHenry encloses all of the correspondence relative to the disposition of the Indians on the western frontier and the correspondence with the Governor of Louisiana …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)How Indian land should be purchased.
Morris argues that the Indians have the right to stipulate how the money for the purchase of Indian land shall be appropriated and it seems that they would prefer an annuity.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
