Collection
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Paid Advance to Mr. King; Sent Letter to Broome Littler & Co.
Includes Mr. King's receipt for his advance. Delivery of letter to Broome Littler & Co.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ownership of Provisions at New York
Based on an investigation of the contractor's accounts for 1798, it is obvious that the provisions that remained on hand at the beginning of the present year must be public property. If the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Overpayment of Recruiting Bounties
Hagner informed Leonard he paid too much; refers to an enclosed "abstract of overpayments" (not included), and reiterates law stipulating amounts to be paid to recruits when they sign up versus when …
Abiel Leonard CollectionOverpayment of Elisha Reed's Pension
Since it appears that Elisha Reed's pension exceeds what he is due, Perkins is directed to stop payment on his pension for the period from March through September 1799. This will cover most of what he …
Timothy Pickering PapersOverpayment and Rations Reduced by Congress
Upon examination of pay and subsistence rolls submitted for troops around Pittsburgh, Simmons found Craig overpaid officers for subsistence, deductions taken from accounts. Due to recent Act of …
James Robertson PapersOvercharge to be Repaid
Overcharge for subsistence of surgeon's mate John C. Wallace. Money will be distributed accordingly.
James Robertson PapersOutlines War Department Accounts as Approved by the President
Encloses two letters from the President outlining his approval of money used by the War Department, with special instructions for the accounts of James Prop and Samuel Lewis.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Trade Tips with Indians; List of Items in Need by Creeks
Ben Hawkins (Indian Agent) provides detailed description to Edward Wright of how to successfully trade with the Creek Indians. Most Indians don't meet their obligations with regard to credit and debt …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Outlines Supplies for Indian Nations
Sends invoices for annuities due to several Indian Nations. The goods have been forwarded. A wagon leaves today with medicines and hospital stores. Requests that invoices be sent on safely with …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Responsibilities for Mr. Foncin at Fort McHenry
Outlines responsibilities of Mr. Foncin at Fort McHenry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Responsibilities and Chain of Command
Has examined plans for army duty reconfiguration. Requests information about how the parts apply to the whole, particularly pay, provisions, clothing, and stores. The Purveyor is to procure all …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Requests for Recruitment Clothing and Accessories
Reports returns communicated to Secretary of War. Reports delivery of suits last fall to Decius Wadsworth for recruiting, but they may still be in store. No artillery coats on hand. Lists cost for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Recent Postal Activity
Henley received Wilkinson's letter of May 20th on the 27th. He delayed the express rider who brought it until the Mail came so that he could send back various parcels, newspapers, and letters with …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Outlines Process of Payment through Paymaster General and Quartermaster General
Refers to conversation about payment for the troops and subsequent bill. Speaks of process with paymaster general and quartermaster general.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Procedures to Charge Stores
Quartermaster Stores--hospital stores and medicines--are to pass through Miller's books. Clothing and military stores forwarded to Miller must include invoices, charged to specific officers and posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Procedures for Accounting among Departments
Reports contemplation of new modes of doing public business for more regular and prompt attention to accounts. Effort to immediately charge Quartermaster General for supplies, to be reported …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Procedure to Order, Adjust Clothing Accounts
All applications for clothing in the army must first be presented to General Hamilton, so that he may know in every way how the army is supplied and any returns. Suggests that Stoddard petition …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Precautions to Transport and Store Supplies
Hopes to maintain every store, but if they must remove something, suggests packing up clothing and perhaps stationary. Every complete set of clothing will be packed up tomorrow and will be on its way …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Payment Procedures for Mr. McCormick's Gun Works
Refers to request from Mr. McCormick to order material for gun making under his contract. Reports scarcity of water at McCormick's works. Requests that items drawn to his account be paid weekly to the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Instructions for Indian Relations with the House of Panton and Leslie
Refers to House of Panton and Leslie, a trading establishment supplying Indians in Pensacola and efforts to collect debts and close books. Must guard against improper conduct.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Outlines Indian Affairs
Discusses Indian affairs, and the military are to be only auxiliary at this point. Need to determine how supplies will be distributed with uniformity.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Outlines Garrisons, Army Provisions, and Old and New Establishments
Comments on General Washington's views on the US army. Refers to garrisons at Michilimackinac, along the Mississippi, in Pittsburgh, in Detroit, in Georgia, Tennessee. Mentions divisions of the army …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Arrangements and Procedures for Draft
Reports on requested draft. Outlines fundamental arrangements and provisions. Mentions proper procedures for the Commander-in-Chief.
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