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Payment to Colonel Sargent
Enclosed is a memorandum from Colonel Sargent in which he makes application for payment of the money owed him. Since it is not in Swan's power to obtain the money, Hodgdon is asked to obtain payment …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment for Repaired Boxes and Caps
The boxes and caps were delivered by Adam Bishop and found to be repaired so, in accordance with the agreement, payment was made to him. Major Langham will inform Hodgdon if those boxes are part of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Paying Pennsylvania's Invalid Pensioners
Enclosed is a list of Invalid Pensioners for the State of Pennsylvania with a warrant for their payment for the period from March 5th to September 4th, 1798. The Secretary of the Treasury will provide …
Timothy Pickering PapersPaying Invalid Pensioners
Enclosed is a list of Invalid Pensioners with a warrant for their payment for March 5th to September 4th, 1798. The Secretary of the Treasury will provide the funds to make these payments. Perkins is …
Timothy Pickering PapersPay of discharged soldiers
Discusses his mode of calculating the pay owed to discharged soldiers.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Patent for Lots in the Town of Waterford Pennsylvania
Craig strongly recommends obtaining a patent in the name of the President of the United States for lots No. 37 and 38 in the town of Waterford. Since all the lots in that town are subject to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pained Reaction to Knox's Refusal, Etc.
Among other matters, Hamilton expresses dismay at General Knox's negative response to his subordination to Hamilton in the Provisional Army and voices his gratitude at Washington's continued support …
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrganizing the Provisional Army
McHenry discusses his plans for the organization of the provisional army and enlists Hamilton's assistance and that of General Knox.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrdnance for the Use of the Revenue Cutter
Harris is asked to deliver the undermentioned articles to the order of Sharp Delaney for the use of the Revenue Cutter. Articles of the same kind and value are to be returned by Delaney immediately.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionOrdnance for Proving Guns on the "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowny specified ordnance for proving guns on the Frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionOrder for the Sending of A Recruiting Officer from the Frigate United States to New York
Directs Barry to order a lieutenant of the frigate United States to New York City, to recruit seamen there. Orders Barry to provide the lieutenant with instructions, and for that officer to keep …
John Barry Collection.Order for Musicians Apparel
Order submitted to Mr. Harris for musicians suits; drum and fife. Requests enclosed letter regarding blank enlistments be sent to Mr. Ormrod; alludes to yellow fever.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)One Worm and Ladle for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowny for the frigate U.S. one worm and ladle for 24 pounders."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionOn the Necessity of Declaring the Purpose of Bills Drawn an Officer
Acknowledges receipt of bills drawn by Guion, importunes Guion to report the purpose and disbursement of these, and to always include such accounts in the future.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionOn the conduct of General Wilkinson
Scolds Wilkinson for the publication of orders in the Pittsburgh Gazette, which he argues may undermine morale. Criticizes Wilkinson for not informing him of his change of plans from going to Fort …
James Wilkinson PapersNotification of Sending of Officer to Survey Defenses at Whetstone Point, Baltimore [Fort McHenry]
McHenry notifies this temporary engineer at Baltimore that Major Tousard has been instructed to inspect the fortifications at Whetstone Point and make plans for their improvement. These plans are to …
John Adams PapersNotification of Major Tousard's Instructions to Lay Out Defenses at Whetstone Point, Baltimore
McHenry notifies this temporary engineer at Baltimore that Major Tousard has been instructed to inspect the fortifications at Whetstone Point and make plans for their improvement. These plans are to …
John Adams PapersNotification of and Comments on French Raising of Embargo on American Ships
Forwards the U.S. Consul-General at Paris' letter informing of the French Directory's decision to raise the embargo on American ships. Comments on how this will affect American ships now detained in …
John Adams PapersNomination Withdrawn Due to Opposition in the Senate
McHenry discusses Smith's provisional appointment as Adjutant General which had to be withdrawn because of opposition in the Senate. He will be given command of one of the regiments instead.
Robert Oliver PapersNo Public Service Without Adequate Compensation
Hamilton expresses in the strongest terms his inability to serve as Inspector General without the compensation associated with that position.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMy Pay for Attending the Indians, Etc.
Currently there are only four skins availble and Mr. Schiefflin will report that there is not another to be found in this country although Brown has had every merchant in the region trying to locate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster Roll of Recruits of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers
A letter from Captain Huger to the accountant William Simmons. Muster roll and payroll of recruits of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster and Pay Roll of Captain Morris' Command
Morris sends the muster and pay rolls of his command for October 1798. He explains the situation of the pay roll as one soldier is being discharged but another has enlisted to take place.
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