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Arms, Clothing, and Cartridges Found in Boston
Captain Frederick Frye has observed that a quantity of soldiers' clothing, some arms, and a box of musket cartridges have been left in Boston. McHenry wants them put on board a vessel bound for …
Timothy Pickering PapersAgents of Georgia Refuse to Sell Lands
The agents of the State of Georgia appointed to attend the meetings with the representatives of the Creek Nation have refused to sell any of their lands. The President is surprised that the agents …
Telamon Cuyler CollectionAffirming Arthur St. Clair's Position in the Northwest Territory
McHenry confirms St. Clair's official position with Indian affairs in the Northwest territory, and states he expects St. Clair to personally attend the investigation into the murder of two Indians at …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Additional Compensation for Kentucky Paymasters
Barbee and five other paymasters of the Kentucky mounted Volunteers ask General Scott to assist them in gaining additional pay following October 26th of the year 1794. They feel they are entitled to …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Accounts of John Stille and Thomas Ewing as Inspectors of Clothing
Ferall submits accounts of Stille and Ewing for their pay as inspectors of clothing in 1795.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Accounting Changes
Hodgdon requests that the previous quarter master general's accounts be made up to April 1, 1796. Any monies or bills received after that date will be posted to Hodgdon's account.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Account of Salaries for Undermentioned Officers
The folllowing is a list of officers and the salaries to which they are entitled: George Fleming - $650, Frederick Sprigg - $360 and a ration per day, John Bryant - $430, Claude Poucheresse - $360, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account for Disbursements as Agent of Quartermaster General
Davis reports on Hodgdon's account of disbursements as agent for the Quarter Master General.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)A Talk from the Mad Dog to the Chickasaw Nation
Talks received with happy hearts, Mad Dog's tribe now sends its strength to the Chickasaws.
James Robertson PapersWheelen & Miller's Powder Inspected & Proved
All the powder due the United States from Wheelen & Miller should be inspected and proved. That which is of good quality should be delivered to the storekeeper, Mr. Harris, to be deposited in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers Passed to Hugh McCall's Credit
Major Freeman has directed McCall to enclose to Simmons all the vouchers that have been passed to McCall's credit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Various pay matters that require attention and a request for more frequent reports
Discusses the settlement of an account, the abstract provisions and forage supplied to Captain Webb's troop of dragoons, the pay of Lieut. Wright, and the need for more frequent and detailed reports …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Uniformity of Dress on Ships of War
Regulations establishing uniformity of dress by the officers, Marines, and others on board the ships of war in service of the United States.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionUniformity of Dress on Ships of War
Enclosed are the regulations establishing uniformity of dress by the officers, Marines, and others on board the ships of war in service of the United States.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionTroops Camped on East Bank of Mississippi
Correspondence between two parties addressed. Per Gayoso's advice, Pope camped his troops on bank of Mississippi and received good treatment from Spanish.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Transportating Artillery to Michilimackinac
It does not appear that Mr. Houdin has ever viewed the cannon at Fort Rennselear or done anything relative to McHenry's order except talk to Mr. Glass about it. He must have known that it is too late …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transfer $1000 to the Proper Person
Simmons repeats his request that Hodgdon transfer the $1000 advanced to Captain Heth by John Wilkins, Quartermaster General, to the credit of the proper person, as directed by the Comptroller.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Plague in Philadelphia, Etc.
Hodgdon confirms receipt of Craig's letter of August 25th. He relates the very despondent atmosphere of Philadelphia, as fear of the recent [yellow fever] outbreak rides high, and confirms he will …
Southard Hay Autograph Collection, #268.The Cost of Constructing a Public Store House
The Secretary of War wants an estimate of the cost of a frame building, fifty by thirty feet. to be used as a public store house. He wants a proposal from a master builder who will contract to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents & Axes for Captain Gibson at Staunton
Two horseman's tents, twelve common tents, and ten axes should be forwarded to Captain Alexander Gibson in Staunton. Gibson believes that these articles can be found at Shepherds Town in Virginia. If …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supply Order for Tench Francis
Order for armaments and ammunition to be delivered to Tench Francis, Purveyor.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Manuscript CollectionSupplies Recieved and Requested
Letter, mentions delivery of goods and Colonel Butler's request for sheet iron to make one hundred kettles for the camp. Butler preferred his soldiers fabricate the kettles themselves.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Supplies for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to Mr. Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard, the listed articles for the use of the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSuits of Clothing for Lieutenant Marschalk
The enclosed twenty suits of clothing should be forwarded to Lieutenant Marschalk at New York as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suits of Clothing for Kalteisen's Company
Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper to deliver 25 suits of clothing for Kalteisen's company which therefore must be shipped to Charleston, South Carolina.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
