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Recommendation of Count Rumford, & Authorization to Offer Him Military Appointment
Adams lists the qualities of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, acknowledging that it it is complicated to offer positions to those who left the country as he did [as a Tory], but authorizes …
John Adams PapersRecommendation of Captain Freeman
Ingersoll recommends Captain Freeman to replace Captain Littlefield as commander of the company.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Capt. Kirkland
Based on prior military experience him in the state militia, Cochran recommends Capt. Kirkland for service in the [Eventual] Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation for lieutenant of the Marines
States that this letter will be handed to him by John Coates (?), former resident of Antigua, and resident of New York for the last seven years. He served in a Navy Yard in London and now desired to …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Recommendation & Request for Appointment of Lieutenant & Surgeon
Approves General Hamilton's recommendation of a man for a lieutenancy in the 1st Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers; also asks that a surgeon be appointed for the 10th Regiment, as its previous …
John Adams PapersRecites Process of Supplying Troops; General Marching Orders
All regiment arms requested must go through Stevens. Asks for English muskets in his keeping. Refers to the Articles of War from the Secretary of War. Reports number of store requests have been …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recent Communications with Wilkinson and Pinckney
Describes recent communication with Brigadier General Wilkinson and Major General Pinckney
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Receiving pay for army services
Responds to Dr. Osborne's request that he be paid his dues for serving as surgeon's mate from June 1 to August 9. McHenry's tone is particularly brutal, as he chastises Osborne for not knowing the …
James McHenry PapersReceived of Secretary of War, by draft from Treasurer of United States contract for cannon to be manufactured at Hope Furnace
Rufus and Sylvanus Hopkins received draft for $6000 from Treasurer of United States on account of contract for cannon for the United States to be manufactured at the Hope Furnace.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Received Articles of Clothing
Irvine acknowledges receipt by Henry Irvin of the articles of clothing agreeable to the invoice and in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Received Abstract for Articles for Ebenezer Stevens; Payment for Artillery Coats
Received abstract of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens for the War Department in New York. Refers to artillery coats for Lemuel Gates from contractor Edmund Winchester.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipts received
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing receipts for the hire of musicians. Mentions Nicholas Fish, Supervisor of New York.
William Rowland Boote PapersReceipts received
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing receipts for bounty paid. Encloses blank muster, pay, and receipt rolls.
William Rowland Boote PapersReceipts of Frederick Razz for Use of Teams
For use of three teams to bring two tumbrils and one traveling forge with its contents from Reading to Philadelphia, agreeable to contract with Lieutenant House. Payment received November 7 of Samuel …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipted bill for Hodgdon for payment of Captain German
Request from James Simon Collector, to Hodgdon to pay Captain Garman $25 being amount of waggonage for articles sent.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt to Major Thomas Cushing for horse sold
Received $125 of Samuel Hodgdon for horse to be used by Colonel John McKee by order of Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt to Hodgdon for transportation of War Department papers and furniture to Trenton as part of estate of David Park.
To Estate of David Park, from John Park for hire of sloop to carry papers and furniture of War and Auditor's Office from Philadelphia to Trenton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt rolls received
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing receipt rolls for pay of himself and his recruits.
William Rowland Boote PapersReceipt roll received
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing his receipt roll for the month of January.
William Rowland Boote PapersReceipt received
Acknowledges Carrington's letter enclosing the receipt of Lt. Ferdinand Claiborne for 643 dollars.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt of Your Letter of February 4th
"I have this moment received your letter of the 4th instant to the contents of which I shall pay particular attention."
Alexander Hamilton PapersReceipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis warrant to Captain Joseph Brock, Winchester Virginia on account of recruiting service
Lewis received warrant for $200 to be transmitted to Captain Joseph Brock at Winchester Virginia on account of recruiting service.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis transmitted to Lieutenant Trueman Mosely, paymaster to the 13th Regiment of infantry on account of recruiting service
Warrant from William Simmons to Samuel Lewis for $4000 to be transmitted to Lieutenant Trueman Mosely, paymaster to the 13th Regiment of infantry on account of recruiting service
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
