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Letter from the Purveyor of Public Supplies
Letter from Israel Whelen, Purveyor of Public Supplies, to Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)James O'Hara's charges for pork
Discusses James O'Hara, who exhibited a charge for 20 barrels of pork.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inquiry for more information on accounts and billing
Inquires about a bill from Doctor Sappington claiming attendance on the sick, and notes that there is no certificate. Also asks about Doctor Hamilton's bill for services. Requests more information on …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inquires about Business with William McLaws and a Verbal Contract
Makes reference to affidavits delivered by Mr. Laws with deserve consideration. Discusses matter of a verbal contract and the making of cartridge boxes. Suggests balance paid by Tench Francis …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Information to be tranmitted to Caleb Swan for action
Information to be transmitted to Caleb Swan, paymaster general, who will provide information based on the muster rolls in his office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)General Orders Regarding the Prohibition of Gambling.
Describes gambling as a vice and orders that no officer or solider may play cards or dice within one mile of the camp, garrison, or post at which he may be stationed.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Fortifications at Mud Island on Delaware River
Account of expenditures on account of fortifications at Mud Island on Delaware River has been examined and admitted to the books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Fifteenth Regiment of Infantry to General Account of Stores
For sundries purchased by Jonathan Jackson, Boston.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Explains Charged Accounts and Mismanagement
Claims to not have received pertinent information from his superiors as to how to handle accounts correctly. Explains the various accounts and charges--for example, he inadvertently charged the …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Draft in favor of Frederick Schoultze
Draft in favor of Frederick Schoultze has been paid
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Difficulties Adjusting Accounts
Details on difficulties adjusting accounts per order of Hodgdon.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Delivery of Sulphur
Requests Delivery of 10 Tons of Sulphur to Israel Whelen, to be charged to Navy Department.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Delivery of Gun Barrels to Robert McCormick
Requests delivery of 50 gun barrels to Robert McCormick in order to enable him to complete contract for small arms.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Copy of Samuel Hodgdon's order to Robert McCormick.
Copy of Samuel Hodgdon's order to Robert McCormick regarding gun barrels.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Contracts with Edward Thompson
Describes the process of establishing a contract with Mr. Thompson.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Contract for iron ball and kentledge
Account for supplying ball and kentledge advanced to Treasury Department. Requests statement of amount supplied.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Claim of Cornet Davidson
Henley authorized to pay Cornet Davidson and detachment provided there was competent authority calling them into service.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Captain Rickard's petition
Provides answer to note regarding Captain William Rickard's petition, referred by Nathaniel Macon. Rickard was dissatisfied with Simmons' rejection of charges.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Brother and legal heir of Winchester
Requires evidence to show that brother of Ethan Winchester, deceased, is the brother and legal heir, and that he died without children.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Blankets for the Marine Corps
Requests 1102 blankets for the Marine Corps.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Attempts to Settle Accounts as the War Office Closes in Philadelphia and Moves to Washington, D.C.
Purveyor's office reports receipt of money from War Department. War Office at Philadelphia is to close this day June 7th, 1800.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Articles requested by Samuel Hodgdon for various Forts
List of articles requested by Samuel Hodgdon for various Forts.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Adjustments of accounts
Regarding adjustments to accounts, encloses these to enable O'Hara to appeal to comptroller of Treasury.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
