Letterbook
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Pay of workmen employed at the laboratory
The Secretary at War issues Major Tousard a certificate to pay the workmen employed at the laboratory.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Pay and subsistence for Captain Ball
The War Office issues authorization to settle pay and subsistence for Captain Ball.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Outlines Cannon Contract
Text of paragraph in cannon contracts regarding expenses and accounts.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)Order for articles
This letter encloses an order placed with Samuel Hodgdon to send stores to Pittsburgh. The Secretary at War directs Miller to send these items to the Quartermaster General without delay.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Oath of Office, Richard Frost, War Department
Dictation of oath of office for Richard Frost, War Department Clerk.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)Mr. O'Hara's accounts
Dexter directs the closure of Mr. O'Hara's accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Mr. Murdoch account
This letter from the Secretary at War encloses Mr. Murdoch's accounts to John Harris.
Misc Beind CollectionMr. Genet's pay as surgeon's mate
Dexter informs William Simmons that Mr. Genet's appointment as a Surgeon's Mate, while not regular, does nonetheless entitle him to pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Mr. Foxall's contract
Received blank commissions and letter covering bond of Foxall and his surety. Encloses counterpart of Foxall's contract.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Mr. Cranch's mill and tools
This letter discusses the purchase of Mr. Cranch's mill and tools for public use. Also, mention is made of Jonathan Williams' efforts to educate Indians.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Monthly Returns for Quarter Master Stores; Proclamation of William A. Bowles
Encloses monthly returns for quartermaster stores for December. Includes a list of people licensed to trade in the Indian Nation in 1799. Encloses proclamation of William A. Bowles, Director General …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Money transmitted on account of Quarter Master Department
Directs Treasurer of United States to transmit funds to Miller on account of Quarter Master's Department.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Money on account of Quarter Master's Department
This letter informs Miller that money has been paid on account of the Quartermaster's Department.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Monetary instructions for James Powell
Dexter directs Powell to make a deposit in the Branch Bank at Charleston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Military bounty lands
Due to the loss of War Department records in a fire, Dexter informs Jackson that he cannot confirm the entitlement or issuance of bounty lands.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Major Constant Freeman's claims
This letter requests a copy of Major Freeman's "claim as a refugee from Canada under the act of 7th April 1798." Major Freeman's original claim was destroyed in the fire that consumed the War …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)List of Persons Licensed to Trade with Indians, Jan-March 1800
Forwards copy of register with Indians. Has directed May & Davis to recover Chisolm's license. Will explain reason for granting license to Chisolm in next return.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Lieutenant Osborn requested advance
This letter informs Lieutenant Osborn that his requested advance is denied by the Secretary at War.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Letter to the Secretary at War
Hawkins discusses the naval bombardment of the fort at St. Mark's on the Apalachee River and encloses a letter from the Spanish Governor of West Florida.
Miscellaneous File, 1800-1917. (RG94)Letter to the Secretary at War
Foster sends letters from John McKee back to James McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter of resignation
This letter accepts the resignation of Dr. William Barnwell as Surgeon's Mate in the service of the United States.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Letter from the War Office
This letter authorizes the settlement of pay and subsistence for Lt. Joseph Dwight.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Letter from the War Department to the Paymaster General
The Secretary at War informs the Paymaster General that copies of vouchers should be obtained expeditiously from a particular, but unnamed, accountant.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Letter from the War Department
The Secretary at War informs Major Toussard that the War Department has no objection to completing the existing artillery contract by re-casting defective cannon.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Letter from the War Department
The Secretary at War informs General Wilkinson that the following resignations are accepted: Capt. Ricard, Capt. Gibson, Capt. Taylor, Capt. Miller, and Lt. Stuart.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)
