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Charges Against David Ames of Springfield Armory
Copy of charges exhibited against Daniel Ames, Superintendent of the Armory at Springfield, handed to the Board of Inquiry previous to their sitting. There are four such charges, accusing Ames of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certificate of merchants who examined damaged shoes
Heogg, Coman and Porter were called upon by Carleton Walker, paymaster to the 6th Infantry Regiment to examine damaged shoes. They reported that some, but not all of the shoes are damaged. A separate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain James Bruff expenses while proceeding to court of inquiry
Bruff has been ordered by Major General Hamilton to Niagara with two witnesses to a court of inquiry. This related to charges against Major John Jacob Ulrich Rivardi. Requests advance of money to …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Arrangement of Subdivisions
Advised current legion be divided. Requested official letter regarding the reorganization if approval was given. Discussed promotion of officers, duties of president.
Dreer CollectionAppointment of Talbot to U.S.S. Constitution
Talbot appointed to Constitution, Stoddert and Talbot to remain at separate stations. Issues of seniority addressed.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionTreaty Allocations for Roads
Tellico Treaty, Kentucky Treaty, and Holsten Treaty cited in reference to the building of permanent roads from northern and southern settlements in the U.S. Difficulties building roads due to …
Correspondence by AuthorTransfers of Sundry Officers and Men
This General Orders lists a number of officers and men and indicates the posts to which they are to be transferred.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Transfer to Fort Johnston
Captain Bruff receives official notification that he has been transferred to Fort Johnston on the Cape Fear River in South Carolina. He is charged with guarding the country from maritime depredations …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Transfer of John Leisty
John Leisty [?], Fifer in Captain Blackburn's Company, is transferred to Captain Bruff's Company of the First Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)The Duties and Functions of Inspectors.
This General Order explains in detail the duties and functions of Brigade Inspectors. After every inspection, the Inspector is to forward the return he has received, with his observations and …
Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)Stores for the Hospital at Charleston Harbor
Return of hospital stores wanting for the hospital in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina calculated for the expenditure of one year.
Supply Orders Received by the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May 20, 1800-Dec 29, 1810. (RG92)Stoppage of Pension
Erroneous payment of pension to James Dole discussed. Dates of resumption of pension listed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Returns of Arms & Accoutrements and Camp Equipage & Utensils
This General Order states that all returns should be made to the Deputy Quartermaster General that are related to arms and accoutrements and camp equipage and utensils required by the twelve …
Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)Return of the Officers Appointed Under the Act for Augmenting the Army
McHenry notes the scarcity of second lieutenants and warns that if government parsimony results in a failure to promote worthy officers, these same officers will be less inclined to pursue a military …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Responsibility for Procurement of Tents
As to the question of whether the War Department or the Quartermaster's department should pay for the issuance of tents, since Major General Hamilton ordered the procurement of said tents, they are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Issue of $1000 Worth of Goods for the Choctaw Indians
Notes that the purveyor will purchase, and deposit with John Harris, goods amounting to one thousand dollars for the Choctaw Indians. Harris will release said goods, to be transported to Natchez by …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding commencement of Lieutenant Isaac Haskill's pay
Memo notes that date of 29 January 1800 given as commencement of Lieutenant Isaac Haskill's pay.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Recommendation of Col. Mentges
Outgoing Secretary of War James McHenry recommends to the incoming Secretary, Samuel Dexter, that Col. Mentges continue in the post of Inspector of the Troops and Garrisons of the United States, a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt for Advertising Three Deserters
The receipt for advertising three deserters of Anthony Foster for $3.75, the full of his account for which he has signed duplicates.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pestilence that Has Ravaged Philadelphia, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of a number of matters, Sargent warns Hodgdon that in the summer he should be in the country, rather than stay in the city. Sargent addresses business matters which Hodgdon is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to Edward Wright
From the Creek Agency, Hawkins makes payment of $1923 to Edward Wright, United States factor.
Records of Fort Wilkinson Garrison (Among Creek Factory Records), 1795-1801. (RG75)Pay and subsistence in arrears
Captain Bird is fourteen months in arrears of pay. Lieutenant Love, in service for two years, has never received pay or subsistence. Love's men have not been paid ranging from five to fourteen months. …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Organization of Burbeck's Regiment
Shows the arrangement of the Subalterns in Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Burbeck's Regiment into four battalions. The names of officers assigned to each battalion are shown along with the names of the …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)New Aides de Camp to the Commander in Chief
Captain Francis Huger of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers and Lieutenant William Boote of the 3rd Infantry Regiment have been appointed Aides de Camp to the Commander in Chief and are to …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Mustering, Paying, and Dismissing the Troops
This General Order prescribes the date and manner in which troops are to be paid for the three months enlistment authorized by the Act of Congress and discusses the way in which pay is handled for …
Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)
