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On the legality of citizens arming their vessels in time of peace
Reports from the port of Philadelphia indicate that some civilians are arming their vessels. Secretary Pickering asks lawyer William Rawle whether it is lawful for citizens of United States, in time …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.Officers Must Make Out Their Own Payrolls, Etc.
The Treasurer has remitted to Nicholas Fish a sum to be transmitted to Lieutenant McClallen, being the pay of himself and his recruits for the first quarter of 1795. In the future, officers must make …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Number of Tents at West Point
Hodgdon is asked whether there are army tents at West Point and, if so, what is the number?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Power Can Be Given to Any Person Out of This Office
Simmons admonishes Captain Crawford that though Joseph Howell, the previous accountant, had reached conclusions regarding Crawford's account, those are no longer valid because Howell is now out of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ninety-Five Cents Due from the Paymaster
Stewart, McKown, and Burns have submitted to Cornet James Bale their request for ninety-five cents each full balance due them from the Paymaster to the Cavalry.
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Necessary Alterations & Additions to Your Muster
Howell is returning Captain Blackburn's muster of the detachment under his command with the necessary alterations and additions noted thereon. In making out the new roll Blackburn should include his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Want of Stationery
Hodgdon is informed of the lack of stationery at Pittsburgh due to the general supply sent to Fort Washington. It is important to note that the small boxes contain only fifty sheets.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Knowledge of the Business, Etc.
In a largely illegible letter, Howell appears to be discussing sundry accounting concerns with Secretary of War Timothy Pickering.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster Rolls Being Returned for Corrections
Howell is returning Ensign Martin's muster rolls since he is unable to make a payroll based on the information contained therein. Some of the men left sick by Lieutenant Hutchins have not been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Monthly Return
Tingley informs Pickering that his letter contains the return for the month of April as well as the Constructor's receipt for what items Tingley has issued to him since Tingley assumed his office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Monthly Reports of the Secretary of War
Day is sending Hodgdon the monthly reports of the Secretary of War and informs Hodgdon that postage is avoided by sending these reports under cover to the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Money will be Remitted Except for the Militia Service
Howell assures Freeman that the money requested will be remitted except for the estimate made for the Militia Service which requires additional explanation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Transmitted on Account of the Recruiting Service
The Treasurer has remitted a sum to John Chester to be transmitted to Captain Miller on account of the Recruiting Service for which he will be held accountable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money to Lieut. McClelland for the Recruiting Service
The Treasurer will remit to Fish a sum to be delivered to Lieutenant John McClelland of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at the rendezvous at Albany, being for the use of the recruiting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money to Captain Eaton for the Recruiting Service
The Treasurer will remit a sum to be transmitted to Captain William Eaton at Springfield for the use of the recruiting service, the receipt for which he is to be held accountable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money to be Transmitted to Richard Griffith
The Treasurer has remitted a sum to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, that is to be transmitted to Surgeon's Mate Richard Griffith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money the Recruiting Service at Winchester
George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, will transmit to Ensign Thompson a sum to be used for the recruiting service at Winchester.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Remitted to Edward Carrington For the Purposes Specified
Edward Carrington, Supervisor at Richmond, has been instructed to transmit sums for the following purposes: the balance of Blackburn's pay from the date of his acceptance through December 1794; the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Remitted for Use at West Point
A sum will be remitted to Nicholas Fish, Supervisor at New York, to be transmitted to George Fleming for use at West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Provided for the Recruiting Service
Colonel Fish, the Supervisor of New York, has been furnished with three hundred dollars to be transmitted to Captain Thompson for the use of the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Paid to Director of Artillery Artificers
Stevens has received $362 from the Treasury and paid it to the Director of Artillery Artificers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for the Use of the Recruiting Service, Etc.
Nicholas Fish will transmit to Lieutenant McClelland a sum to be used for the recruiting service. McClelland's muster roll and the receipt for the pay of his command through December 1794 has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for the Use for the Recruitng Service
The Treasurer will remit to Fish a sum to be paid to Captain Alexander Thompson for the use of the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for the Recuiting Service at Elizabeth Town
The Treasurer will remit to Dunham a sum to be transmitted to Lieutenant Horatio R. Dayton at Elizabeth Town, being for the use of the recruiting service in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for the Recruiting Service of the Corps of Artillerists & Engineers
The Treasurer will remit to Gale a sum to be transmitted to Captain James Bruff, being for the use of the Recruiting Service in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
