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Copy of current accounts and report of pay due
Encloses copy of current accounts and report of pay due a detachment of the 2nd U.S. Regiment under Colonel Henry Jackson. Also the pay due a Federal Corps of artillery under Captain Henry Burbeck.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Contracts for Cleaning & Repairing Arms, Provisions & Firewood
Discusses the execution of James Manon's contract to repair and clean 1000 stand of arms, and his partial payment in weapons. Advises Knox on what actions should be taken if further weapons are to be …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.Congressional resolves pertaining to treating with Indians
Resolves derived from report submitted to Congress by Messers Kean, Clarke, and Grayson.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Congressional resolution regarding government of the northwest territory
Congressional ordinance establishing governing authority in the northwest territories.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Congress Has Disbanded Troops; Soldiers' Pay Problems; Replacing Troops
Says that Congress has disbanded "the troops," because it was unable to pay them. Believes that the pay due to Connecticut troops is around $2000, asks for Wadsworth's help in seeing they are paid …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCondition of Mrs Howell; additional clerks
Is unhappy to find that Howell's lady continues so unwell. The disorder cannot be judged with certainty and many persons have recovered. Does not know of any additional clerks needed. Has no …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Concerns Related to Various Accounts
The Commissioner of Army Accounts discusses various concerns related to the accounts of General Mifflin, Col. Brewer and Massachusetts. He wonders how any state can maintain accurate accounts without …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerns About Financial Problems of the U.S. Armed Forces
In a private letter, Knox discusses his financial concerns with Col. Wadsworth. Revenue is limited and various financial measures may be necessary including reducing the pay of the officers and …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersConcerning Indians and the Seneca Nation
Col. Butler writes to Col. Harmar on Indian Chiefs and the Seneca nation. The Congress has declared Harmar to be the commanding officers, find Captain Heart, and build a fort at Venango.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Compensation for seizure of cattle
Encloses papers of Mr. Bradfield's with report of one of the clerk's settlements rejecting his claim. Rejection based on lack of certificate from commissary who received cattle. Suggests that cattle …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Colonel James Cunningham's account
Requests attention to Colonel James Cunningham's account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Colonel Drake's accounting statement
The Commissioner of Army Accounts notifies John Hopkins that Colonel Darke's statement of his accounting is incomplete, so he is still held accountable for the public monies for which he was …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Colonel De Haas writes to Joseph Howell
De Haas asks Howell when he should come to New York to settle business.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Clement Biddle discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
Clement Biddle encloses an order for Captain Richardson's certificate to Joseph Howell. Biddle also asks if Howell can devise any method settling accounts for Captains Seath and Reese.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claims of North Carolina officers
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding the claims of the North Carolina officers for subsistence.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claims of Lieutenant Wild's widow
Petitt writes on behalf of widow of Lieutenant Wild of Delaware Regiment. Wild reportedly received not pay for service from 1 August 1777 to 1 August 1778 when he resigned his commission, being unable …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claims of Captain Reese's widow
Regarding claims of Captain Reese's widow, payments went to Reese's Regiment. If Reese did not receive his pay, it still remains in the hands of gentlemen who received it for the Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claims Denied
Joseph Howell, Office of Army Accounts, informs Senator William Grayson of the reasons for denying the claims of members of the Virginia Line. Paperwork was improperly filed. Mentioned Capt. Heth …
Henry Knox Papers.Claim upon property of late soldier
Received certificates in favor of George Moxley. Mentions a late soldier of 4th Regiment of Artillery. To obtain a certificate in amount which although not actual specie, will be better than nothing, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim submitted too late
Claim should have been presented to officer before 1 August 1786 agreeable to Resolution of Congress directing that all claims be made by that day or be forever after excluded.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim of Colonel Mentges
Discusses with the Board of Treasury information regarding the claim of Colonel Mentges and leaves final resolution of the claim to the Board.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim of Colonel Harrison
Responding to Colonel Harrison's claim, Pierce informs him of the details of his account and of several irregularities that need to be corrected.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
