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Acknowledged Receipt of Various War Dpt. & Other Letters, and Note That These Have Been Forwarded
Signals receipt of letters from the War Office addressed to the commanding officers of the U.S. troops at Fort Masac, Walnut Hills, and Natchez, and others to Andrew Ellicott and John Overton. Notes …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Accoutrements for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver the following to Lieutenant John Mullowny for the frigate "United States": paper cartridges, a powder-horn, bit and priming wire, a rammer and sponge, a worm and ladle …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAccounts
Acknowledges receipt of the money for the pay of the Fort Johnson garrison.Sends muster and pay rolls and his "account current." Discusses the "account current."
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Account of Medicines Expended June - Dec 1798 by Doctor Hugh Scott at Fort Fayette
Agreeably to order of Secretary of War, Scott transmits account against United States for medicines furnished to garrison of Fort Fayette. Scott laments that he has not yet been paid.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Account and payment
Cover for his account for acting as the agent for military supplies in New York. Requests that Simmons make a payment for him to the Treasurer out of Fish's commissions. Cited in Simmons to Fish, …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Acceptance of the Appointment
McHenry expresses his hope that General Knox will accept his appointment in the Provisional Army, with the understanding that any concerns about the relative rank of Major Generals will be resolved at …
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Warrant in Your Favor for $3,200
The Secretary of War has issued Warrant No. 3254 in Hodgdon's favor for $3,200 which is enclosed in a check on the Bank of the United States for which a receipt should be forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Replacement for Mr. Bates, Etc.
Among other accounting and supply matters, Craig notes that the position of Assistant Quartermaster at the post at Natchez has been given to Mr. Bates who therefore will be leaving Pittsburgh soon. A …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Plea for a Military Appointment
Hoops makes the case for his appointment as a major of artillery.
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Marquee & Tents to the Secretary of the Navy
Harris is asked to deliver to the Secretary of the Navy one marquee complete, four horseman's tents, and twenty five common tents to be returned or paid for at fair value.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionA Commission for John Hampton Palmer
Enclosed is a letter from John Hampton Palmer of Vermont requesting the aid of Judge Cranch in procuring a pair of colors.This young gentleman is a grandson of General Palmer who was active in the …
Stephen Raphel PapersA Charge of Insubordination
McHenry discusses the payment of clerks in the War Department and the reconciliation of funds assigned differently from the previous year. He expresses outrage at the appointment of an additional …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.18 Bills Drawn in Favor of Francis Jones
Bills No. 131 through No. 148, for a total of $10,000, have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of Francis Jones.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)12 Round Shot for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Charles Stewart 12 round shot [for] 12 pounders for the Frigate United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection$450 Drawn in Favor of Francis Jones
Bill No. 99 for $250 and Bill No. 100 for $200 have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of Francis Jones.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Untitled]
Directs the delivery of arms and accoutrements for two detachments of Marines ordered to be sent to vessels.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)[Untitled]
Reasoning for repairing to port for additional orders, alludes to Quasi War with France; discusses Navy Department and Naval policy.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionWind Not Being Fair for the Packets to Sail, Etc.
Stevens has received the bill of lading of quartermaster's stores and forwarded it to Albany, He hopes Hodgdon has received the draft on the Secretary of State. Benjamin will proceed to Newport but …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of Sergeant's Clothing and Private's Overalls
Kalteisen requests a supply of clothing, especially sergeant's clothing and private's overalls. The reason he needs overalls is his loan of same to Capain Huger who received none in his shipment of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of a Quartermaster, Etc.
Rivardi laments the lack of a quartermaster at Niagara and warns that hishealth is such that he fears that he will not be able to transact the business of a quartermaster as well as he might wish and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)US Flag for the Cherokee Nation
Letter directs that a US flag be given to the Cherokee Nation.
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