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Questions About Colonel Vincent's Account
Howell returns Colonel Vincent's account so that he can respond to the following inquiries: (1) By whose orders was the sum of sixty dollars allowed Mr. Mangin for the rent of a fortification office?; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questionable Names on the Payroll
There is some question regarding the authenticity of several names appearing on the payrolls. Sproat says he did not see all of the men sign but the names have been certified by the appropriate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of the Detachment Under Your Command
Howell has settled the rolls for the detachment under Guillion's command for the period from August through November 1794 in the amount of $316. This sum has been paid on Guillion's Power of Attorney …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Officers & Men Securing Captured Vessels
Howell explains the regulations relative to the pay of officers and men charged with securing and taking care of captured vessels.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Ensign Charles Martin and Recruits
The sum of $230.93 will be remitted to Miller to be transmitted to Ensign Charles Martin for the pay of himself and his recruits through February 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay for October & November 1794
The pay for October and November 1794 that should have been remitted according to the appropriation for the military establishment is now remitted to Nicholas Fish, Supervisor. It should be disbursed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay & Forage of the Troops at the Upper Posts of the Ohio
The bearer, Major DeButts, has in his possession money that is to be used for the pay and forage of the troops at the upper posts of the Ohio for the first two months of 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for the Recruiting Service at Richmond
The Treasurer will remit to Carrington a sum to be delivered to Captain Samuel Tinsley for the use of the recruiting service at Richmond.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Accounted for in a Settlement with Colonel White
Howell apologizes to Lenox and Colonel [Walton] White for transmitting the charges in the old emissions against the late pay office. The whole of that money has been accounted for in a settlement made …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Irregularities in Supplying the Recruits at Richmond
There appear to be some irregularities in supplying the recruits at Richmond. Therefore, Howell is submitting to Pickering the relevant account for supplies which should be examined by the auditor of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Establishment of a Principal Clerk in the Accountant's Office
With regard to the question of employment and compensation of Clerks in the Public Offices now pending before Congress, Howell makes his claim for a Principal Clerk to be established for his office …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Colonel Vincent & Monsieur Mangin
The Treasurer will remit to Fish the compensation to be delivered to Colonel Vincent, Engineer, and Monsieur Mangin, Assistant Engineer
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for John Blanks' Services
The Secretary of War has forwarded a sum to be remitted to Wiliam Polk, Supervisor of Revenue at Charlotte. Polk should then transmit the money to Blanks for his services during the year 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation Claimed by Edward Carrington
Edward Carrington has claimed compensation for monies remitted through his hands from the War Department. Simmons has discovered that Carrington's account was transmitted to Wolcott by the forrmer …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claims of the State of Virginia
Howell tries to reconcile the State of Virginia's claims regarding the service of militia, scouts, and spies to protect the frontier during the period 1791-93.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Balance of Pay Due Charles Martin & His Men
The Treasurer has remitted sums to Henry Miller, Supervisor of Pennsylvania, to be transmitted to Charles Martin, being the balance of his pay from the date of his acceptance through December 1794 and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Isaac Boan
Discusses the claim of Isaac Boan, late private in the 3rd South Carolina Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Should Evidence of Treason be Made Public?
McHenry believes that the secret did not escape from his office since none of the clerks could have obtained the secret except by way of false keys. Nothing related to the subject has been entrusted …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Recommendations of Hammond and Hemsley
McHenry recommends Nicholas Hammond, Attorney at Law, and William Hemsley, a man with mercantile knowledge [for the mission to England]. Since Mr. Chapin is leaving town on Monday, the letter to him …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Accepting the Appointment as Secretary of War
After some hesitation, McHenry accepts his appointment as Secretary of War and will begin preparations for his move to Philadelphia. [Samuel] Chase will also accept his nomination to a seat on the …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Manufacturing Small Arms in Virginia
Mr. McCormick is introduced to Govenor Wood of Virginia so that he can present proposals respecting the manufacture of small arms in that State. McCormick's friends have convinced McHenry that if he …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.You Alone Can Unite All Hearts
McHenry would have delivered Washington's letter to Parker had he not learned that Parker had connected himself with a democratic printer. McHenry has purchased the land for the arsenal in the …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Virginia is Both Patrotic and Praiseworthy, Etc.
McHenry has received Parker's letter informing him of Parker's election as a represenative to Congress and rejoices not only on Parker's account but also from considerations of a public nature. …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Response to an idea from the Treasury Secretary
Thanks the Treasury Secretary for a note that suggested a particular idea (unstated in this letter); confirms that he believes the Secretary's idea to be correct.
James McHenry PapersOfficer positions in the Provisional Army
Responds to Pinckney's request for the appointment of his former secretary Rutledge for a position in the Provisional Army, stating that he will not be overlooked. McHenry writes that the second …
James McHenry Papers
