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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Whittlecey that a disbursement to Capt. Edward Miller has been rejected as improper. The payment was in reference to expenditures made apprehending a deserter.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Capt. Frye to expect payment from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons authorizes Carrington to make payment to Lt. Ferdinand Claiborne at Richmond.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from Loammi Baldwin asking that Major Jeremiah Clapp be given a position in U.S. Army
This letter recommends Jeremiah Clapp for a position in the U.S. Army. Major Clapp was in the First Brigade of 3d Division Massachusetts Militia and has conducted with great military propriety in …
Loammi Baldwin PapersLetter Citation
Cited in Elliot to Simmons, 01/01/1798. Elliott received information from Simmons regarding pay that was sent to Mr. Dexter at Providence, RI. Elliott went to see Dexter, no pay had arrived. Elliott …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Lack of Tradesmen
Letter, discusses constructing public buildings; mentions that tradesmen in the area are under-employed and that they would complete the work speedily and cheaply. Mentions that his son's recruits …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Inventory of materials sent to Harper's Ferry
Encloses inventory of tools and materials sent to Harper's Ferry, along with the expenses of delivering them.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Instructions on Obtaining Feed
Miller requests to be informed of the preferred method for obtaining feed for a public horse.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Inspect Medicine Chests; Requests Estimate of Medical Stores
Asks that Gillaspy inspect medicine chests and instruments belonging to the ships Ganges and Hamburgh packet. Requests an estimate of medical stores from the Ganges surgeon.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Inquiry on the Date of Arrival of Gunsmithing Tools
Perkins informs Hodgdon that he and Mr. Small arrived in Harpers Ferry on Friday. Mr. Mackey met them and provided them with the letter from Hodgdon. Perkins replies that the gunsmithing tools …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Inquiry on Cannon
Letter, inquires on status of cannon.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Inquiry into purchase of vessel "American" belonging to Henry Phillips merchant
Offer made by the War Office to buy the merchant vessel "America." The "America" is owned by Henry Phillips and is capable of being moulded with 6 or 9 pounders. Asks for the lowest price and a …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInformation requested by house committee
Information requested by house committee. If papers are to to printed, author wishes to have opportunity to correct proofs.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToIn response to House resolution, request for quantity and descriptions of materials remaining at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia after fitting frigate United States.
House of Representatives passed resolution requesting information on materials and apparatus left after fitting frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation. Requests quantity and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHorses delivered to Chickasaw chiefs
Encloses the register of five horses delivered to Chickasaw chiefs. Adds that he has no invoice of the public clothing for Colonel Butler, requesting that it be sent immediately.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)George Salmon on Maryland's Congressional Elections of 1798
George Salmon surveys the impending Congressional elections of 1798 in Maryland for James McHenry. Salmon notes that "party spirit rages every where and with great violence." He also says that …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Expression of frustration from Navy Secretary to the Purveyor of Public Supplies
Secretary of the Navy seeks to expedite the transfer of the worst of the muskets to the Navy. He notes with frustration that if persons in public service will seek to embarrass instead of doing the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExplains Accounts for Indian Affairs and Factory
Requests payment to Alex Bilslamb, a Philadelphia merchant. Explains account for Indian affairs south of the Ohio River for 1797. Refers to bills drawn by Col. Hawkins for factory business. Discusses …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Estimated Pay, Rations, and Forage for Regiments of Horse
Estimated of pay, rations, and forage for four regiments of horse for one year.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Estimated Pay, Rations, and Forage for Regiments of Artillerists
Estimate of pay, rations, and forage for sixteen companies for one year.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Estimate of Quartermaster Supplies for Army of 20,000 Men
A thorough estimate of the supplies needed for an army of 20,000 men, not counting contingent expenses such as repairs, transportation, etc.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Estimate of Pay, Rations, and Forage for the Troops
Estimate of pay, rations, and forage for troops of infantry for one year.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Estimate of Clothing for an Army of 20,000 Men
Estimate per item of clothing needed for an army of 20,000 men.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Estimate of Clothing for an Army of 20,000 Men
Detailed estimate of clothing needed for an army of 20,000 men.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
