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Suspecting His Motives, Etc.
The Quartermaster General says that by agreement with the Quartermaster's department his superintendent is limited to the western army and therefore he resists being at Pittsburgh. He is determined to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies to Equip a Barge at Fort Mifflin
Captain Theodore Meminger has requested a supply of listed articles, not being in the public store, to equip the barge now being constructed for the use of the garrison at Fort Mifflin on Mud Island. …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSupplies for the Use of Garrison at Fort Mifflin on Mud Island
Letter, directs procurement of supplies for Fort Mifflin.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndSupplies for the Recruiting Service in Connecticut
A list of supplies needed for the recruitng service in Connecticut;
Record of Disbursements by the Commissary General of Military Stores Department and Supply Orders of the Superintendent of Military Stores, Oct 2,Supplies for Fort Norfolk Virginia
Letter, directs purchase sundry supplies for use of the garrison at Fort Norfolk, Virginia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndSupplies for Fort Johnson and Dependencies in South Carolina and Georgia
Letter, directs procurement of supplies for Fort Johnson and dependencies in South Carolina and Georgia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndSuperintendent's Estimate is Too High
Williams contends that the Superintendent's estimate of tools and utensils is too high by several thousand dollars. He bases his contention on documents he has on hand and he has asked [Ames] to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sundries to be Delivered for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Infantry Regiments
Sundries to be delivered to John Wilikins, Quarter Master General for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Infantry Regiments.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndSundries of Garrison at Fort Mifflin
Hodgdon requests that Harris deliver supplies to Fort Mifflin.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndStop Payment of Pension
Notification that the pension payments to James Dole were stopped due to erroneous payments. Described the amount of pension actually due Dole.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionStille's Complaint About the Coats, Etc.
The letter to Governor Sargent will be forwarded by the "Indiana." Despite the complaint by Captain Stille respecting the coats, they were of the parcel made by Watsons and Stevens maintains that they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stationery to Captain McRea at Fort Mifflin
Harris is asked to deliver to Major William McRea at Fort Mifflin the following stationery items: large folio post paper, common size fine cut paper, fine letter paper, and best Dutch quills. The …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionStagg Assures McHenry That He Had Nothing to Do With Stagg's Resignation
Stagg assures McHenry that he felt only kindness and indulgence from him as an employer, especially during "a long and unavoidable absence." States that McHenry's words or actions had nothing to do …
John Adams PapersSomeone Else to Attend the Arbitration
Whelen was so fatiqued and unwell the previous evening that he did not examine the papers and therefore cannot give a determination. Since he is engaged in sending away the different offices in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Soliciting for the Surgeoncy of New York
In discussing his solicitation for the surgeoncy of New York, Dr. Bunchanan argues that for medical officers the place of seniority should never apply and would indeed be a despicable scale for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shot Deposited at Fort Jay, Etc.
Gordon explains that the shot can be deposited at Fort Jay on Governors Island. but since it belongs to the United States it should be kept separate from the state ammunition. Gordon talked to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Lieutenant Glen's Account, Etc.
Enclosed is the draft on General Wilkinson for $650, being the amount of Lieutenant's Glen's draft in his favor which was drawn on his father, Henry Glen. The bill has been remitted to Daniel Hale at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Daniel Wheaton's Account
Simmons discusses the settlement of the account of Daniel Wheaton for his supplies to the troops at Fort Johnston. There are four bills with no receipt that have been deducted. The power of attorney …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sergeants' Linen Overalls for the Navy Department
Harris is asked to deliver 150 pairs of sergeants' linen overalls for the use of the Navy Department to the order of Israel Whelan, Purveyor of Public Supplies.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Directed payment of annuity balance due the Sioux Nations and discussed Indian annuity.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Applauded Chapin for his endeavors to stop the proposed visit to the Indians.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Directs annuity distribution to Indians and the instruction of husbandry techniques to Indians. Discussed Treaty of Kanandaigua and mentioned Genesee Treaty between Seneca Nation and U.S.. Advised …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionRules on Double Rations
Enclosed letter addressed Secretary of War's opinion on uniform rules in allowing double rations and what to do when the request for double rations is questionable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Revolutions in the Departments of Government, Etc.
Freeman discusses how to handle returns involving soldiers found unfit for service and how to find suitable housing for him and his family in the new city of Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
