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Request for pay for Captain James Wilson
The author examines the request for pay for Captain James Wilson and, after a thorough examination of the records, finds the request unwarranted. Indeed, Wilson may have been given more pay than was …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipt of Funds for the Southern Army
Alexander's receipt and promise to deliver money being sent from the Continental Army's Paymaster General to General Nathaniel Greene's Southern Army.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Procurement of Clothing for General Greene's Southern Army
If Greene's whole army is to remain before Charleston and the British do not leave the city, large supplies of clothing must be forwarded to Greene's army. Hopes that the necessary clothing can be …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.General Greene's Southern Army
Lincoln expresses sympathy for the sufferings of General Greene's troops. Greene's army entitled to better fare. Mentions the meritorious and gallant exertions of Greene's troops under extreme …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.General Greene's Report on Clothing for the Southern Army
Greene informs Lincoln that he is taking measures to obtain clothing for the troops. He reports that he has on hand only a small part of his army's winter clothing. After issuing clothing to the …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Clothing for the Southern Army from Charleston
Greene informs Lincoln that in consequence of Lincoln's orders Greene had taken measures to provide winter clothing to his soldiers. Greene reports that Banks and Company have furnished most of the …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Clothing for the Southern Army
Lincoln is exceedingly oblidged by General Greene's attention to the arrangement and the manner in which Greene conducted it. He is equally pleased with Greene's care in procuring clothing for his …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Clothing for the Southern Army
Lincoln trusts that General Greene will be able to supply his troops with clothing from the warehouses in Charleston. If the clothing cannot be supplied from Charleston, Lincoln hopes he can supply …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Clothing for General Greene's Southern Army
Lincoln desires to be informed by General Greene if Greene will be able to provide clothing for the troops he will retain with his army. Lincoln has no doubt that the clothing can be provided if …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Washington's View on De Witt's Discharge
General Washington states that he does not think himself at liberty to grant De Witt's discharge as long as Congress has needs of his services. Advises De Witt to apply to Congress to determine if …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Treaty at French Lick with the Chickasaw
Account of the Virginia-Chickasaw Treaty of 1783 held at French Lick
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Suppression of Rumors
Idle surmise mentioned by Greene has not reached the office of the Secretary at War's office, nor does Lincoln suppose it ever will. But he assures Greene that should anyone presume to echo the …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Settlement of an Officer's Account
De Cambray empowers Col. Laumoy to settle his accounts with Congress. Notes two particular items of concern: compensation for the cost of hiring a servant and compensation for a journey from Fort Pitt …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Resolution of Congress on Major Franks
Resolution of Congress dated October 22, 1782 that David Franks hold the rank and receive the pay as Major in the Line of the Army of the United States until the new arrangement shall take place in …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Refutation of Financial Impropriety
Greene enclosed letters and certificates to refute rumors of financial impropriety in his contracts with Charleston merchants to supply his army with clothing. Greene wants to give Lincoln the letters …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Payment of Soldiers
Extract of orders, noting that privates in the infantry of the Continental service receive on account of their pay one half dollar specie per week and the non-commissioned officers and privates of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay Request
Request by Walker for payment due from the War Office. Also forwarding his accounts of pay for the last years service.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pay of Connecticut Soldiers
Explains that the Connecticut men who enlisted for 8 months in 1782 were considered by the state government to be militia in the service of the United States and were paid by the state accordingly. …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Furloughs for Chaplains and Doctors
Concerning the authorization of furloughs for chaplains and medical officers, refers Pickering to a resolution of Congress on the subject. Discusses the demands of an officer for pay and commutations.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Difficulty of Providing for the Southern Army
Reports that Lieutenant Colonel Carrington has closed a contract with Mr. Banks for the subsistence of Greene's army. Greene reports the difficulty of finding merchants willing to contract with the …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.
