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Deduction from the Account of John Dunwoody
Hodgdon's account of advances agrees with the charges exhibited except for the sum of twenty dollars which appears to have been paid on account of John Dunwoody. Should there be any pending claim by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Debiting and Crediting the Smith for Copper Worked
Doughty wishes to know if it is proper for him to debit and credit the smith in his day book and ledger for the copper he receives from and returns to Doughty. He suggests two different procedures to …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Dayton's Recruits to Governors Island, Etc.
Lieutenant Elmer has been unsuccessful in the recruiting service at New Brunswick so he is to repair to New York and place himself under Thompson's orders. Lieutenant Dayton, at Elizabeth Town, has …
Thompson Family PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig confirms the receipt of money for stores as well as a shipment of clothing sent by Samuel Hodgdon. Craig draws Hodgdon's attention to a trunk of belongings sent back to Philadelphia for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conveyance for a Poor Fellow Found Unfit for Duty
A fellow discharged for being unfit for duty has his residence in North Carolina. The Secretary of War will pay for his passage to that State if conveyance can be found. Are there any vessels bound …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract for Manufacturing Cordage, Etc.
Among other matters, Craig stipulates that if a contract is negotiated for manufacturing cordage, it should be specific with regard to time, place, quality, and dimensions. Past experience has shown …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contingent & Incidental Expenses at West Point
The bearer, Jonathan Wright ,has charge of the money for the contingent and incidental expenses of the War Department at West Point, for which sum Fleming is held accountable and for which he should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation to Supervisors, Etc.
Enclosed is the account of Colonel Edward Carrington, Supervisor of Virginia, for commissions on moneys he has disbursed. General Knox has informed Howell that the compensation authorized by his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Samuel Dodge
Howell informs Dodge that the compensation allowed him by the Secretary of War may be collected at the War Office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Richard Parker
In his account, Richard Parker is claiming a compensation of five dollars per month for keeping the public stores at Carllisle for eleven months. Hodgdon is asked to respond by attaching a certificate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Nicholas Martinon & John James Lewis
The Treasurer has remitted to Polk a sum to be transmitted to Nicholas F. Martinon, being his compensation and personal expenses as a Temporary Engineer. A second sum will be transmitted to John James …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Monsieur Mangin
The Treasurer has remitted to Nicholas Fish, Supervisor at New York, a sum to be delivered to Monsieur Mangin, Assistant Engineer, being his compensation for the first two months of 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of John Lillie
The Treasurer will remit a sum to be delivered to John Lillie for the balance of his pay as an Assistant Engineer at Boston.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of John James Lewis
The Treasurer has remitted to William Polk, Supervisor at Charlotte North Carolina, a sum to be transmitted to John James Lewis, being his compensation as a Sub Engineer under the directions of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation & Personal Expenses of Nicholas Martinon
The Treasurer has remitted to William Polk a sum to be transmitted to Nicholas Martinon, being his compensation and personal expenses as a Temporary Engineer.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing, Equipage, & Arms Transported to Col. Carrington
Hodgon is asked to have packed up and transported to Colonel Carrington in Richmond clothing, equipage, and arms to be delivered to Captain Alexander Gibson in Staunton, Captain Samuel Tinsley in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing to be Transported to West Point
The Secretary of War wants articles of public clothing, agreeable to the enclosed account, transported from New York to West Point and put in charge of Captain George Fleming.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Shipped to Fort Washington, Etc.
Parks identifies a mistake in the invoice delivered to Matthew Slough and discusses a shipment of clothing and Quartermaster's stores to Fort Washington that should reach its destination in good order …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Two Cadets Named Philip
Philip Landais and Philip Rodrique have been appointed Cadets in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. According to the law, each is entitled to a sergeant's suit of clothing, with sword and belt, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Troops on the Upper Posts of the Ohio
A considerable amount of clothing has come to hand so Major Craig is preparing to send it to Fort Washington after selecting 200 suits of clothing for the troops on the upper posts of the Ohio. Also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for the Artillery Recruits Under Lt. Tallman
The contractor for furnishing the recruits at Trenton has been directed to provide private's suits, knapsacks, and canteens for the artillery recruits under Lieutenant Tallman.If there are no hats …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Sergeant Williams
Sergeant Williams has not drawn woolen and linen overalls and a vest because none could be found to fit him. Since General Knox wants Williams sent to New Jersey to join the recruiting service, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Dayton's Recruits
Ten suits of clothing for privates should be packed up and transported to Elizabeth Town, New Jersey for the use of Lieut. Horatio Dayton's artillery recruits at that place.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges Against Walton White
Enclosed are the charges that appear on the books of the pay office against Walton White.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Carriage Wheels and Buildings in Need of Repair
Bryant's letter to Hodgdon contains the return of ordnance and stores for the month of March, noting that all the unfinished wheels have been taken out of storage. Bryant requests two tons of iron to …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
