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Forwarding of papers transmitted by Doctor Philip Turner and his request for commutation
Forwards papers transmitted by Turner and discusses his claim for commutation. He goes on to the discuss whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant the belief that Turner resigned, and thus …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forwarding of money intended as present
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses the forwarding of money intended as a present.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Financial Woes for Government Warrants & Critical Status of Ratification in Virginia
States that he will draw on Wadsworth for $2000 if he "can get anybody to take the draft." Hopes that the Connecticut troops will be paid and marched soon. Asks that information be sent to him …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersFeltman's claim
Feltman responds to the notion that his resignation precluded him from any emolument or commutation granted by Congress. When General Green [Greene] refused a furlough to visit a sick brother, Feltman …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Family letter
Family letter from Polly Hodgdon to her father Samuel, the Commissioner of Commissary Stores. Wishes Hodgdon would write more often
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Faithful and poor soldier whose claims have been unadjusted
Intercedes on behalf of a faithful and poor soldier whose claims have been unadjusted.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Extolling the Virtues of Mr. Adams, Etc.
Among many topics, Lincoln discusses the virtues of John Adams as a potential Vice President and his fears that the anti-federalists will hinder the success of the new government.
Robert Goodloe HarperExtension of State Claims
Refers to Congress act to extend state claims. Mr. Pierce is in a fast decline;
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Expenses while in command in Virginia 1780
Expenses while in command in Virginia 1780 have been adjusted and balance is due, but certificate cannot be issued because of a sum in the books for money received by State of Maryland. Is a mystery …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of accounts
Reports on examining accounts of Major Croghan, Captain Francis Minnis, and Doctor Savage.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimated cost of Tents
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for procuring one marque, five horsemen's, and thirty common tents.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate of Building a Ordinance shed
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for building a shed sixty feet long and sixteen feet wide for housing ordnance.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate for supplies for public schooner building on Ohio River
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of the amount of the articles wanted to complete the public schooner building on the Ohio river under …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate for cleaning muskets in Philadelphia
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for cleaning the public muskets in store at Philadelphia
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Erroneous printed registers of certificates issued by the Commissioners of Army Accounts
Discusses erroneous printed registers of certificates issued by the Commissioners of Army Accounts. Asks for a clerk to help comply with the wishes of several loan officers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Entitlements to land and request for list
Requests that Howell furnish names, time paid for and sums received in certificates of Mr. John White by the Maryland Artillery Companies.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Endorsement page only
Endorsement, Richard Dale, Ship Ganges, to James McHenry.
U.S. Secretary of War, [Missing All but Al]ENCLOSED: Outcome of Treaty Negotiations with Indians
Letter, describes treaty negotiations with Indians. No changes to boundary.
Berthrong CollectionEnclosed Sundry Acts of General Assembly
Discussed settlement of accounts in Connecticut, repayment of army, and faults in current system.
Bill Warren CollectionEnclosed Return of Certificates
Encloses a return of certificates, issued by himself, and requested by Ellery.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Enclosed Register of Certificates Issued
Record of certificates issued by John Pierce, enclosed.
Executive Papers
