Letterbook
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Verdict of Court Martial of Captain John Bishop
Captain John Bishop 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)Transfers Records of Invalid Pensioner John Jeffries from Pennsylvania to Virginia
Announces transfer of records of invalid pensioner John Jeffries from Pennsylvania to Virginia.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)Trade with the Indian Factories
McHenry transmits to Wolcott, the Secretary of the Treasury, a statement of the trade with the Indian factories from their establishment through January 9th 1800. Enclosed are copies of instructions …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirThe Carpenters' Superintendent is a Drunk, Etc.
To settle a business dispute, Major Craig requests that Samuel Hodgdon obtain an original copy of a record filed with the Comptroller of the Treasury. Craig also informs that the construction of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tellico Factory Account
This letter informs Harris that money has been credited to the Tellico Factory account.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Suspension of Ewing's Death Sentence Until Question of Insanity Can Be Answered
Acknowledges receipt of Lt. Col. Hamtramck's letter suggesting that the condemned soldier Samuel Ewing might have been insane at the time of his infraction; Adams wishes to hear further reports on …
John Adams PapersSuits of soldier's clothing
This letter directs Hodgdon to send military clothing to the Purveyor of Public Supplies.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Soldier's clothing and map of Tennessee
This letter informs Whelen that Samuel Hodgdon will provide military clothing. Also, the Secretary at War directs Whelen to contact Mr. Lewis about obtaining maps of Tennessee.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Shipment of 24 pound ball
This letter directs the shipment of 24 pound balls from Bergen, New Jersey to designated posts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Settlement with Major Daniel Bradley
This letter authorizes the Paymaster General to settle with Major Daniel Bradley.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Settlement with Captain Cambell Smith
This letter authorizes the Paymaster General to settle with Captain Campbell Smith.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Seeks Information on Payment for Officers attending a Court Martial
Comments on pay for officers attending court martials, hoping that reasonable expenses should be paid. Requests information on how this is handled in the War Department.
Letters Sent by the Accountant of the Navy Department, Sep 1798-May 1800. (RG45)Seeks Contract for Rations in Maryland
Has not yet made a contract for rations for Maryland troops. Two companies will be stationed at Fort McHenry and Frederick. Announces price per ration; asks if this is acceptable.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)Seal for War Department
This letter informs Whelen that the Department Seal has been received. Whelen is also directed to complete the commissions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Returning Death Warrant for Samuel Ewing
Adams returns the signed warrant of execution for Samuel Ewing.
John Adams PapersReturn of Articles Purchased
Williams encloses return of articles and expenditures for the armory at Springfield. He has not yet received the two thousand dollars Hodgdon sent on the 4th.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)Return of Articles for the Reserved Corps to be Delivered to Pittsburgh
This letter encloses a return that identifies articles necessary for the reserve corps. (The enclosure is not included in the document.)
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests Warrant for the Military Department
Requests warrant on account for the military department.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)Requests Warrant for John Newman for War Office Expenses
Requests warrant drawn upon John Newman for War Office costs.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)Requests Transfer of Pension Records for John Jeffries
Pensioner John Jeffries requests a transfer from Pennsylvania to the books of Virginia.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)Requests that the "General Greene" Stop on Her Return to the US
Directed Captain Talbot to direct the "General Greene" to call on her return to the US at the mouth of the Mississippi for General James Wilkinson.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Saltpetre to be Made into Gunpowder
Requests salt petre out of cargo imported by Adam Babcock, to be manufactured into gunpowder for the Navy.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Proper Transfer Records for Invalid Casar Barnes
Acknowledges receipt of list of invalids. Requests proper transfer records for Casar Barnes.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)Requests Payment to the U.S. Treasury for the Military Department
Requests payment of $40,726 to the U.S. Treasurer on account of foundries and armories.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)Requests Payment to the Secretary of War
Requests payment for the Secretary of War, sent by Robert Stothart.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
