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Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
List of Articles in Major Craig's return of 1795 Apr. 1, which remain to be explained
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Hodgdon directs Major Craig to issue tents to the militia.
Isaac Craig PapersForwarding of Cost Estimates for Quartermaster, Hospital & Indian Departments for September 1796
Forwards September expenditure estimates for the Quartermaster, Indian & Hospital Departments. Comments on the impossibility of extremely accurate estimates.
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Quartermaster Department's Cost Estimation System
Appears to discuss the record-keeping of the expenditure estimates system in the Quartermaster Department.
John Wilkins PapersAccounts and Expenditures Transmitted
Informs the Secretary that he has just submitted muster and pay rolls for several detachments, as well as an account of expenditures for various departments.
James Robertson PapersAccount returned
Account returned because the charges are for the purchase of stores and supplies, which the are to be paid by the Treasury Department
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Absolute Need of a Block of Timber for the Mint
The Director of the Mint has indicated that public business is delayed because the Mint is in need of a block of timber with dimensions that are not readily available. However, a block of timber has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requested Interview
Mr Schaffer requests an interview with Mr. Simmons so he asks Simmons to please appoint a time when he will be at leisure for the interview.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Pay
Nicholson requests an order for pay and rations for the last quarter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quantity of Powder Ordered from Frankfort
Wheelin & Miller request Hodgdon to give them an account of the quantity of powder that has been ordered from Frankfort for the use of the United States which has not been brought to the ciry …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of troops at Fort Johnson
Acknowledges receipt of receipt rolls and pay for the men at Fort Johnson
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Muster, Pay, and Receipt Rolls for Detachments
Craig sends muster, pay, and receipt rolls for the detachments and recruits recently arrived at Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Meetings with the Agents to Receive the Stipend
Hawkins encloses notes and transcriptions of his meetings with the agents appointed to receive the stipend. He thinks that St. Mary's might be a suitable place for commercial ventures or public …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersList of Indian treaties between 1786-1796
A list provided to Major General Andrew Pickens of the four major Indian treaties signed between 1786 and 1796.
Andrew Pickens PapersLicense to trade with the Indians
Hawkins reports that two traders wish to obtain licenses to trade with the Indians in the South.
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersLetter to the Chickasaws
The author, which is likely Benjamin Hawkins, discusses his plans for boundary surveys, the rejection of an application of a trader, a letter from Piomingo to General Robertson complaining that the …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersIndian Affairs
Hawkins reports on meetings with the towns on the river. The Indian nation is not interested in selling land to Georgia. Hawkins relates the state of the Indian economy and agriculture, and passes on …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersForwarding of Correspondence Concerning Land
Acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's latest letter, and encloses a partial copy of Wilkins' recent letter concerning land.
John Wilkins LetterbookFarming Equipment for the Creeks
Hawkins requests that "implements of husbandry" intended for the Creeks be forwarded to him.
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersExpenditures and Pay of the Militia
Whatever errors that may have existed in the accounts was probably due to the fact that both the Secretary of War and the Accountant of the War Department have been appointed subsequent to the year …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Committed to Your Protection
Marschalk sends the enclosed to Simmons for his protection.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Planned Construction of Galleys
Discusses building and outfitting of galleys [ships], proposing to build them larger than originally planned for.
John Wilkins LetterbookDates & Sums of the Respective Bills
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to insert in the enclosed letter the dates and sums of the respective bills comprising the indicated amount along with the names of the persons who drew them. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant for Unknown Author
The unknown author requests a warrant for one thousand dollars that will enable him to discharge sundry bills drawn on him by Capt. Beatty, Paymaster of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
