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John Fleming's Claim that He Has Not Been Paid in Full, Etc.
John Fleming says he has received his full pay for 1794 and Howell finds that Britt has not forwarded the list of balances for companies that have arrears remaining to be discharged. These lists …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Items for the Artillerists & Engineers at West Point
The following items are to be transported to West Point for the use of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers: helmets, helmet feathers, cockades, sergeant's woolen overalls, sergeant's shirts, sword …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron Trucks for Cannon Carriages
Samuel Richards has notified the Secretary of War that he is ready to deliver, agreeably to a contract made with Tench Coxe, iron trucks for the cannon carriages. Hodgdon should have them inspected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions on How to Make Adjustments to Claims, Liquadated and Unliquadated
Letter, reply to Accountant's letter of January 21, 1795, describes claims barred by limitation acts.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Inspection of Shirts
Pickering requests Meigs evaluate the goods bought by Colonel James O'Hara intended for the Indians, determining the value of the items based on their quality and the extent of any damage to them.
Meigs Family Papers, Mm78032557.Inspection & Preparation of Arms
Under the direction of General Hand, the rilfes have been inspected, well oiled, papered, packed, stamped "US", and prepared for transportation. The muskets and rifles under the charge of Captain Ross …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inquiry Relative to the Account of Major Winston
Simmons has Mrs. Dunn's letter to the former Accountant before him. He informs her that he wrote to Caleb Swan, Paymaster to the Troops, to adjust Major Winston's account and issue orders for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indisposition of My Health
Shore apologizes for the indisposition of his health which has prevented him from sending his accounts to Hodgdon in a timely manner. Since he seems to be recovering, he will send them off without …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improper Charge for Office Rent, Etc.
The Treasurer has remitted to Nicholas Fish, Supervisor of New York, a sum to be delivered to Vincernt for his compensation. There is no record of a Monsieur Morancy being appointed as an Assistant …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Howitzers Cast & Delivered to John Bryant at Springfield
An account has been adjusted at the Treasury between the United States and James Byers, the contractor for casting howitzers. Byers has delivered to John Bryant, Keeper of Military Stores at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horse Furnished During the Whiskey Rebellion
Evans asks Hodgdon about an account rendered by George Allen. This account concerns a horse furnished during the Whiskey Rebellion, and Evans asks if the horse has been paid for, assuming this is the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Horse Equipments for the Georgia Mounted Militia
Simmons requires an accurate list of horse equipments that were shipped to the mounted militia of Georgia, including the prices for each so that he can make the proper deductions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horatio Dayton's Receipts
Enclosed are Lieutenant Horation Dayton's receipts for the $83.01 remitted to him according to Simmons' instructions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horatio Dayton's Receipts
Following Howell's directions of January 9th, enclosed are the receipts of Lieutenant Horatio R. Dayton for $135.20 .
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Guns and the Progress on the Gun Carriages
Enclosed in the letter is a return for ordnance and stores for June 1795. Bryant found a significant amount of extra gun parts in perfect condition. The gun carriages are nearly all complete and …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Gun Carriages and a Return for the Month of April
Bryant sends Hodgdon the return for ordnance and stores for April. 23 carriage bodies for six-pound guns have been furnished, including four pairs of limbers. More wheels are still being fabricated, …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)George Allan's Horse
Davis writes Hodgdon to inform him that George Allan refuses to part with the horse that belongs to Hodgdon's department. Davis' attempts to retrieve the horse were thwarted, and Allan is ignoring …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Furlough Granted to Captain Dale
Pickering informs Captain Dale that the President has granted him a furlough so long as Dale returns from China in time to take command of his frigate.
Timothy Pickering PapersForwarding the Chickasaw Goods
In addition to requesting a barrel of muscavado sugar, Major Isaac Craig notes that the Quartermaster General thought that it would be advisable to send the Chickasaw goods directly from Pittsburgh …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of Suggestion for Obtaining Lumber
Letter, describes Humphreys' idea regarding the procurement of timber.
Josiah Fox PapersForwarding Indian Goods, Etc.
The Quartermaster General set off for Headquarters on a barge and is expected to reach Fort Washington in five days. The Indian goods have been forwarded on board two Kentucky boats in the charge of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Clothing to Carlisle
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)Fish's account
Fish again asks Simmons to give early attention to his account for acting as agent for the War Department for military supplies. Simmons lack of attention to the account is preventing the settlement …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Fish's account
Asks for Simmons to give early attention to his account for acting as agent for the War Department for military supplies.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Final Shipment of Shoes
Beach notifies Pickering, the Secretary of War, that he is ready to make his final delivery of shoes, and asks the Secretary to send an inspector the beginning of next week.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
