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The Pay of David Thompson & Recruits
The Treasurer has remitted to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, a sum to be transmitted to Ensign Thompson, being for his pay and the pay of his recruits. Receipts must be collected and if a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Men Suffer from Want of Clothing
Stagg quotes a letter from Lieutenant Dayton in which he emphasizes how much his men are suffering for want of clothing and blankets. There are several men who have no blankets to cover themselves …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Correct Method for Completing a Muster Roll
Howell instructs Captain Blackburn as to the correct method of completing his muster rolls. It is necessary to place the names of those present opposite each other in the column for that purpose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Balance of Yelverton Peyton's Pay
The Treasurer has remitted a sum to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, being for the balance of Ensign Peyton's pay for which a receipt will be required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents. Poles, & Pins for Sedam's Men
"Please to furnish Captain Sedam with common tents, poles, and pins to cover sixty men preparing to march westward."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspending the Settlement of Miller's Accounts
Howell informs Miller that his accounts for recruiting have been called into question. The settlement of his accounts will be suspended and warrants cancelled until these questions have been resolved.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sundry Pay of Officers & Men
The Treasurer has remitted to Gorham sums to be used for the following; the pay of Captain William Eaton, Ensign Benjamin Rand, and the non-commissioned officers and privates under their command at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sums Transmitted to Capt. Frederick Frye
Howell discusses sums to be transmitted by Nathaniel Gorham to Captain Frederick Frye for the following: the balance of Frye's pay and subsistence, the pay of Frye's recruits, and the balance of pay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sum to be Transmitted to Charles Brown
The Treasurer will remit to Stevens a sum advanced by Charles Brown, agent for procuring materials for the fortifications at George Town, to Paul Hyacinte Perault, Temporary Engineer. That sum will be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sum Justly Due to Abraham Morrow
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to examine the account of Abraham Morrow and report as to what sum is justly due him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sugar & Spirits but No Indian Goods, Etc.
Craig has received an invoice of Indian goods but has received only sugar and spirits and no Indian goods. He has drawn on Hodgdon a sum to be paid to Oliver Ormsby, merchant at Pittsburgh. He still …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sudden Succession of Unforeseen Occurances
Haragan is apprehensive that Hodgdon will be inconvenienced by the need to pay off unforeseen bills but a sudden succession of unforseeable occurences has made it necessary to do so.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stevenson's Pay Prior to his Posting at Carlisle
Howell informs Martin that it is not known if Stevenson was paid prior to his posting at the rendezvous at Carlisle since he may have enlisted with another name. If Martin can determine Stevenson's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Status of Powder Stores
Letter, informs on status of powder.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Statement of Captain Bryant
Enclosed is the statement that Captain [John] . Bryant has provided. If it is the one Hodgdon mentioned and transmitted to Bryant then Hodgdon is asked to certify it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Some Men Now Having Five Months Pay Due Them
Tousard discusses his concerns about compensation of the officers and men and stresses the urgency of paying them in a timely manner. Some have not been paid in five months.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipments to and from Pittsburgh
Craig discusses sundry transactions respecting shipments to and from Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Several Recruits Without a Shirt on Their Backs
Jones quotes an extact from Ensign Charles Martin to the effect that Martin has not received the clothing for his recruits promised to him by Richard Parker. Several of his recruits have neither …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling with Those Who Received Advances
Miller has settled only with those who received advances and are shown on his return. Parker, Miller, Martin, and Davis have not settled. Parker and Miller have rendered an account of their advances …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Elias Langham's Accounts
Hodgdon is asked to provide all papers related to the accounts of Elias Langham, including a certificate of monies advanced to him, so that his accounts may be settled.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Services of Mr. Parker
When Butler was in Philadelphia earlier in the year Mr. Parker applied for pay due him for services to the public in the Quartermaster Department. Butler is seeking to ensure this end.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Seizure of a French Cruiser
Pickering orders the seizure of a French cruiser and discusses U. S. laws and neutrality.
Timothy Pickering Collection, 1776-1800Salary Proportionate to the Degree of Responsibility
Harris wants a salary proportionate to the great responsiblity that has been placed upon him as the man in charge of the public stores in Philadelphia. He wants no more than those in the War Office …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rice Instead of Coffee, Etc.
In addition to mentioning his travels to Fort Franklin, Le Boeuf, and Presq'isle, Craig acknowledges receipt of a number of sums from Hodgdon. Several wagons of hospital goods have arrived but there …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns of Quartermaster's Stores at Pittsburgh
Hodgdon is notified that he will receive the returns of the Quartermaster's stores on hand at Pittsburgh from April through December 1794 under the care of Isaac Craig, Assistant Quartermaster …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
