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Satisfactory Compensation for Samuel Hodgdon
Hodgdon discusses at length his own compensation. He argues that what the government has allowed for his salary will not be sufficient to maintain his family not to mention the fact that his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Outlines Instructions for Indian Relations with the House of Panton and Leslie
Refers to House of Panton and Leslie, a trading establishment supplying Indians in Pensacola and efforts to collect debts and close books. Must guard against improper conduct.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Notification of the Record & Qualities of General Wilkinson & Recommendation for His Promotion
Notifies Adams that General James Wilkinson, lately in New York to discuss the affairs of the military in the west, is coming to Braintree to pay respects to Adams. Offers his opinion of Wilkinson, …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.Forwarding Assignments of North Carolina Officers in Provisional Army
In an enclosure [not included], Pinckney sends the assignments of most of the officers from North Carolina being given positions in the provisional army, having been selected by the governor from the …
John Adams PapersExplains Clothing Contracts in Preparation for Autumn
Outlines instructions to supply clothing, explaining the lateness of the season. Concerned that clothing be produced before autumn. Links clothing with recruitment. Requests communication with …
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Balances Withheld by Officers
All persons accountable for monies owed the War Department are to settle their accounts in a speedy manner. If balances are withheld by officers subject to the Articles of War, it will be Simmons' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Assignment of Captains & Subalterns of North Carolina in Provisional Army
Pinckney informs McHenry that the preparations for assigning the captains, lieutenants and ensigns allotted to North Carolina are almost complete, though assigning officers of higher rank will take …
John Adams Papers[Extract] Regarding Extra Pay
Letter from Simmons made Rivardi uneasy. Rivardi stated claim for extra pay is for obtaining fuel and timber for repairs. He also mentioned extra money was required due to Doctor Coffin's services.
James McHenry Papers.[Extract of Letter] Regarding Negotiations with Indians
Obligations and duties of Governors of the Mississippi and Northwestern Territories regarding their involvement in negotiations with Indians so as to promote uniform conduct with Indians. Also the …
Digges-L'Enfant-Morgan Papers, Mm 8201548[Extract of a Letter to Major Rivardi] Regarding Extra Pay
Request for extra pay lacked specifics, therefore making it difficult to justify payment. McHenry approved payment for Rivardi's request, but advised future actions to be compensated with a ration of …
James McHenry Papers.[Extract of a Letter from Major Rivardi] Regarding Extra Pay
Dispute over extra pay awarded soldiers in Detroit. Rivardi quoted multiple documents by several authors supporting his claim for extra pay, disproving Simmons verdict of "inadmissible" on Rivardi's …
James McHenry Papers.Replacement of the of Lost Colors of 3d Regiment
Dexter accedes to having lost colors of the 3d Regiment replaced agreeably to General Wilkinson's directions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Buell's Charge for Double Rations
Hamilton states that Major Buell's charge for double rations is irregular since his post is part of the fortifications of Detroit and cannot be called a distinct post. This case is different from that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)EXTRACT: Retention of Van Rensselear
Advises retention of Major Van Renssalear despite the disbanding of some military units.
Cherry Hill CollectionExtract of a Letter from Samuel Annin to the Secretary of War
Enclosed estimate of expenses. Request for amount to be forwarded to Robert Breedin.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Estimate of Expenditures for the Factory, Arsenal, and Canal at Harpers Ferry, June 1800
Annin encloses estimate of expenditures on account of armorers employed, material wanted for factory, arsenal and canal at Harper's Ferry.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Double Rations for General Wilkinson
Dexter confirms that he believes General Wilkinson was entitled to double rations between the date of General Washington's appointment of him in 1798 and the 14th of June 1800 because he had on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Recruiting Officers, & Several Officer Recommendations
Discusses some officers continuing to serve as recruiting officers even as they wait for recommended commissions in the artillery or the "old regiments." Also recommends another officer for cavalry …
John Adams PapersCopy of Regulations for Barracks or Quarters of Officers
List of allowances for officers for housing and fuel.
Nathaniel Paine Collection, Irvings Life of George Washington, 10 Volumes.Authorizing John Newman to Give Receipt on Whelen's Behalf
Whelen, purveyor of public supplies, in extract requests that letter be considered as authority from Whelen to John Newman to give receipt on Whelen's behalf to the accountant.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)[EXTRACT] Settling Accounts and Expense of Clothing
Rivardi approved of Hamilton's method of payment for clothing. Rivardi wrote Sec. of War regarding expenses of transporting the clothing from Oswego to Niagara. Mentioned that when circumstances …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Extract from General Hamilton's orders - giving the legal Construction to the Contract and ordering issues of provisions be be 5 days fresh and 2 salt]
Hamilton declared request by contractors to issue fresh or salt meat to troops at their discretion unfounded and stated contractual obligation to issue fresh meat 5 days per week.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
