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Return for Logs
Tingley writes Pickering to inform him that the oak and pine logs issued to the constructor have been sawed into planks and are ready for seasoning. Tingley also notes that he was not aware that the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Return for June and an Update on the Carriage Works
Bryant sent return for the month of June along with his vouchers and receipts to the War Office, and provides another report on the work being done by the carriage works. Discussed method and quality …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Return for July and the Progress on the Gun Carriages
The letter encloses a return for ordnance and stores for July, and the vouchers for stores delivered. Bryant hoped the work on the 6 pound carriages would be finished but three blacksmiths and three …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Return for August and Constructor Receipt for the Same Time
Enclosed with the letter is Quincy's return for August 1795 as well as James Hackett's receipt for articles delivered from July 31st to August 31st 1795.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Return and the Receipt of Colonel Hackett
Quincy is transmitting his return for June 1795. He cannot at this time send Colonel Hackett's receipt for the articles that were delivered to him, but when he returns from his business his receipt …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Return and Receipt for Articles Delivered
The letter encloses a return for July 1795 and also a general receipt for articles delivered.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request to Meet with Chiefs of Indian Nations Regarding Loyalty
Ironside requested on behalf of messengers from Capt. Brant a meeting per agreement from last council fire. Upcoming decision by Indian nations mentioned.
Anthony Wayne PapersRequest for Report on State of Fortifications of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Requests a report on the state of the fortifications at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with an estimate of any remaining costs or materials required to complete them. Pickering desires this information …
Joseph & William Whipple PapersRequest for Pay
Ball asks Hodgdon to forward Ball's pay, as well as the pay of Colonel Henley if that has not already been done.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for Help to a Captain in Finding Lumber Buyers
Knox informs Humphreys that the bearer, Captain Malcolm, is from the region in Maine to which Knox is moving. Malcolm has brought in a cargo of lumber, and asks Humphreys to help Malcolm find …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceReplacing Mr. Herbert's Ailing Horse
Mr. Herbert is the express who has brought dispatches from Governor Blount and Colonel [David] Henley to the War Office. His horse is sick with distemper and should be put out to pasture so a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Repair of the Armorer's Shop
Bryant informs Hodgdon that he felt he could not take the carpenters and wheelwrights from carriage work because he would hinder the blacksmiths; Bryant expects he will be censured by Hodgdon and the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Removal of the Recruits to West Point
John Lovell is on his way to Boston to arrange for the removal of the recruits at the several rendezvous to West Point.
Thompson Family PapersRelease of John Hooks from Confinement
Considering the long confinement of John Hooks in the jail at New York, the Secretary of War has directed that he be released and placed under Thompson's orders.
Thompson Family PapersRelease of Elijah Howell from Confinement
Pickering authorizes the release from confinement of Elijah Howell, a deserter from Captain Pratt's detachment at Middletown.
William Eaton PapersRegularly Transmitting My Accounts
Agreeable to his orders from the Department of War, Shore has regularly transmitted his monthly accounts to that office and has also provided quarterly accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Joining Rebels
Nephew to Antoine Lassell expressed his fear for his uncle being scalped due to his joining the Rebels out West.
Anthony Wayne PapersRecruiting for the Legion
Captains William Lewis and Benjamin Price have been directed to begin recruiting for the Legion. Lewils will rendezvous at Hagers Town and Price at Frederick Town. Each officer should be furnished …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation for Quartermaster
Secretary Pickering asks Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth whether Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs would make a good replacement for the Quarter Master General who recently resigned, i.e., James O'Hara
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Recent Assumption of Duty as the Clerk of the Naval Yard
Tingley states to Pickering that he has not made any return as of yet because he was only recently appointed Clerk of the naval yard; most of the business that the position is tasked with was …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Receipts of Lt. Hale & His Men
Simmons acknowledges that he has received the receipts of Lieutenant Hale and his men for their pay through December 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt Rolls of Captain Howe & His Men, Etc.
Simmons acknowledges that he has received Major Howe's receipt rolls for himself and his men for the fourth quarter of 1794. The accounts that Howe alludes to in his letter have not yet come to hand …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of Unexpected Items
Dayton notes in his letter to Hodgdon that in the hogshead of artillery clothing he received there were forty pairs of shoes that were not mentioned in the invoice.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Receipt of Pay from Nicholas Fish
Thompson acknowledges receipt from Nicholas Fish, Supervisor, the sum of $369.86, being the pay of himself and his company, including those who joined from Albany, for October and November 1794. Six …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of John Habersham, Collector at Savannah
Enclosed is a receipt for $18.75 from John Habersham, Collector of Savannah. Included also is a warrant for the same amount being for the incidental and contingent expenses of the War Department at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
