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Question of Payment for those Not Authorized by Law
Vance is handing over vouchers for the payment of the volunteers on the Northampton Expedition. He notes that the muster contains a surgeon, quartermaster, lieutenant, and black men, and there is no …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Query: Expenses to move the Accountant's Office to Trenton
Simmons should inform McHenry of the sum needed to move him and the gentlemen in his office from Philadelphia to Trenton to avoid the present epidemic fever in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quelling the Insurrection in Pennsylvania
McHenry discusses possible military responses to the apparent insurrection in Pennsylvania.
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuartermaster Report; Reports Intent to Erect Post with Natchez
Encloses monthly returns for quartermaster stores. Announces arrival of Captain Rickard with news from General Wilkinson, requesting cash for recruiting. Reports visit from Dr. Powel [Powell] of the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Quartermaster Report
Forwards quarterly returns of quartermaster stores.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Quarterly Returns of the Clothing and Indian Commissary Departments
Encloses duplicates of the Quarterly Returns of the Clothing and Indian Commissary Departments. Cannot, as of yet, send copies of the vouchers. Indians are gathering, there has been an altercation …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Quarterly returns of clothing and Indian goods
Encloses duplicate quarterly returns of the clothing and Indian goods. Governor St. Clair's non-attendance at a conference at the Miamis has caused considerable Indian discontent.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Quarterly Returns
Major Craig forwards a quarterly return of military stores to Major General Hamilton.
Isaac Craig PapersQuarterly return on clothing and Indian goods
The document is a quarterly return on clothing and Indian goods for April, May and June 1794.
Solomon Sibley PapersQuarterly Return of Tennessee Quartermaster Stores, July-Sept. 1799
Forwards quarterly returns for July, August, and September with the Quartermaster's Department for the state of Tennessee.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Quartering and Transporting Recruits
It has been the practice that those persons who supply rations at a recruiting rendezvous also furnish quarters and provide the means of transportation for their removal.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quarantined Five Days at Newport, Etc.
Hodgdon notifies his father Samuel that he has arrived safely in Boston despite being quarantined in Newport for five days. He paid Mr. Turner the money forwarded by his father and Turner will write …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quantity of Ammunition to be Forwarded to Fort Adams
In the interest of safety during conveyance, the quantity of ammunition intended for the artillery at Fort Adams should not exceed the estimate.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPurchase of Two Horses
While he was quartermaster at Niagara, McClallen purchased one horse from Mr. Clinch at that place and one from Doctor Coffin at Oswego. He does not recollect either transaction but if the bills were …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Land
Land for and construction of laboratory and arsenal near Philadelphia
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Purchase of Charleville musket locks
Reports that 402 Charleville musket locks have been purchased by order of the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Public Work for Mr. Vanderherchen
The bearer, Mr. Vanderherchen, is believed to be an honest and industrious man with a family to support. He is out of work and, if given public work, he will do whatever he undertakes with integrity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Stores Passed to John Mackey
The public stores at Shepherds Town have been passed to John Mackey in compliance with Hodgdon's order. Major Langham is expected shortly. In his absence, Morrow has advanced some money on the public …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Purchase of Land for Powder Mill and Stores
Relates conversation with the Secretary of War about Wheelen's debt for the land tract on which the powder mill and stores stand. The Secretary agrees to the transaction so the public can purchase the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Public Opinion on Selection of Officers
Promotion of Solomon Van Renssalear, and general opinion of public that officers should be selected from class of citizens that have vested interest in the welfare of the land.
Cherry Hill CollectionPublic Claim of the Channel on the Spring
The deed is not currently recorded in this county so it would be proper to have it forwarded for that purpose. Both Colonel Postletwait and Colonel Alexander believe that a survey is needed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
