Letterbook
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Annuities and goods for the Six Nations
02/07/1799 LetterbookNotes that Israel Chapin - Deputy Agent of the Six Nations - has received a credit of $1650, the amount of goods received in part of the annuity granted to the Indians.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Adjusting Doctor Coffin's Account
09/21/1799 Letterbook"I have received your letter dated the 18th instant enclosing the account of Doctor Coffin. As soon as that officer arrives, every facility will be given to the adjustment of them, as you have …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts, Estimates for 1794 for South Western Territory Militia
11/13/1799 LetterbookEncloses copies of entries in public books for September 1799. Includes 1794 estimates for services performed by the US militia of the Southwestern Territory. Encloses claim by Elijah Robertson and …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Accounts, Abstracts, and Credits for Secretary of War, Treasury, and John Harris
08/28/1799 LetterbookEncloses entries for July as well as abstracts of bills drawn on the Secretary of War, Secretary of the Treasury, and John Harris. Requests examination as soon as possible.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Accounts Received
07/05/1799 LetterbookSwan's letter with enclosures has arrived. They Pay Master General has not yet arrived in Philadelphia, and so Swan's accounts will be suspended until he has a chance to examine them.
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Accounts of Messrs. Parrish and Murdoch
11/14/1799 LetterbookSimmons explains to Messrs Parrish and Murdock the adjustments made to their accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts of Captain Samuel Eddins
08/08/1799 LetterbookSimmons transfers the muster and pay rolls of Capt. Samuel Eddins to the Paymaster General for action.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts of Captain Chisolm will be Forwarded to the War Office for Inspection
07/17/1799 LetterbookReports closing of account for Captain Chisolm, which he will forward to the War Department for inspection.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Account of Elijah Robertson Not Paid
06/04/1799 LetterbookHenley forwards the account of Elijah Robertson with an extract of a letter explaining why the account was not paid.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Account of Bills Paid, including Quartermasters
05/22/1799 LetterbookHenley lists bills paid which were drawn upon the War Department. He encloses returns for Quarter Masters Stores for April.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Account from Public Books for June 1799
08/14/1799 LetterbookEncloses entry in public books for the month of June with army payments. Notes that he has not received Lieutenant Wright's records of Captain Sparks's company. Reports payment to Lieutenant Chandler …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Account Book Listing Accounts for Paymasters
09/20/1799 LetterbookAbstract of moneys forwarded to Paymasters, as well as other accounts for various individuals.
Letters Received by the Office of the Paymaster General, 1799-1912. (RG99)
Account Book Entries
08/03/1799 LetterbookForwards account due to Theodore Sedgwick and claims for mustering milita. Notice of issue of warrant for $2000 in favor of Lieutenant John G. McWhorter. Reports condition of health of D. Thompson.
Letters Received by the Office of the Paymaster General, 1799-1912. (RG99)
Abstract of Vouchers Returned to Michael Gunkle
07/19/1799 LetterbookSimmons itemizes a list of rejected claims submitted by Michael Gunkle. These claims are pending the decision of the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Abstract of articles purchased for Springfield armory
08/14/1799 LetterbookEncloses an abstract of articles purchased by Joseph Williams - paymaster at the armory at Springfield - for the amount of which he will receive a credit on the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Abstract of articles purchased for Marblehead fortifications
07/23/1799 LetterbookEncloses an abstract of articles purchased by Joshua Orne - Agent of Fortifications for Marblehead - for the amount of which he will receive credit on the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Abstract of articles purchased for Marblehead fortifications
06/24/1799 LetterbookWrites that he will soon enclose an abstract of articles purchased by Joshua Orne - Agent of Fortifications at Marblehead - for the amount of which he will receive a credit on the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Abstract of articles purchased by Colonel Stevens
06/07/1799 LetterbookWrites that he will soon enclose an abstract of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens - Agent for the War Department in New York - for the amount of which he will receive a credit on the books of the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Abstract of articles for Quarter Master's Department
09/11/1799 LetterbookEncloses an abstract of sundry articles delivered to contract on orders drawn by David Henley for the use of the Quarter Master's Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Abstract of articles for Indian commissioners
03/11/1799 LetterbookEncloses abstract of articles purchased for the use of commissioners holding a treaty with the Cherokee in Tennessee.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Abstract of articles for Governor's Island
01/24/1799 LetterbookEncloses an abstract of the articles purchased by Colonel Ebenezer Stevens - Agent for the War Department at New York - for delivery to the fortifications at Governor's Island.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Will Send Copies of Monthly Charges with Next Post
03/05/1800 LetterbookSends list of monthly charges in next post. Announces departure of wagons the following day.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Will Pay $2,000 for Boston Fortifications
12/03/1800 LetterbookPromises to pay $2,000 through the U.S. Treasurer for fortifications in Boston.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)
Warrant on Account of Pay, Subsistence, and Clothing of the Army
11/15/1800 LetterbookRequests warrant for the Treasurer for the pay, subsistence, and clothing of the Army.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)
Verdict of Court Martial of Lieutenant Stephen G. Simmons
11/12/1800 LetterbookLieutenant Stephen Simmons is dismissed from military service for malconduct.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)
