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Delivery of Camp Kettles
Orders to deliver camp kettles to Fort Mifflin.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivering the Four-Pounder to Captain McClallen
Along with his returns for the second quarter of 1799 Fleming notes that he delivered the apparatus for the brass french four-pounder to Captain McClallen on General Hamilton's order in the belief …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deliver Goods to Colonel Mentges for Indians
Requests Harris deliver shirts, blankets, and shoes for the use of the Indians now in town.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Delinquent Accounts
Simmons is expected to urge all persons accountable on the books of his department to settle their accounts promptly. When balances are withheld improperly by officers, it is Simmons' duty to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay of Stores Destined for Natchez
Major Craig reports to Samuel Hodgdon that the stores destined for Natchez have arrived safely at the falls of the Ohio. However, due to ice on the river, further transportation of the stores is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay of Shipment to Natchez
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that stores marked for Natchez have not been shipped due to ice on the river.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay of Colonel Sargent's Stores
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that Colonel Sargent's stores are safe but delayed 35 miles below Wheeling.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deficiencies in Bryant's Returns, Etc.
After inspecting Captain Bryant's returns, Williams surmises that many of the principal articles deficient are due to the proper deductions not being made for deliveries and expenditures. Bryant …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defer the Report of Condemned Shot
Hodgdon's letter to J. J. Laeschky has come to hand but he is so ill that there is no expectation of recovery but Ford and Brinkerhoff are still interested in the contract with the public.Therefore, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defense of New York and the Neighboring Islands
Stevens provides his suggestions for bolstering the defense of New York City and the neighboring islands.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDeed for Beacon Island to John Gray Blount, Drawn by US Attorney W. Benjamin Woods, Delivered to Captain James Taylor
Letter, discusses deed to the United States for Beacon Island and encloses a bill of exchange for the purchase money. Warns of impending yellow fever.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Deducting Twenty Cents From Each Statement
If he is allowed to put in all the [?] pieces of leather, Laws pledges to deduct twenty cents from each statement.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Declines Presidential Nomination
Refers to his presidential appointment to captain of the infantry. Cannot accept appointment, although considers it an honor.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Declines Offer to Lead American Military Academy
Acknowledges receipt of letter and invitation. Expresses humble gratitude. Declines offer based on commitments, but hopes to visit America and pay his respects to the President. [Known previously as …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Decisions about Local Fortifications, Supplies, and Regimental Paymasters
Based on Butler's knowledge of the surrounding frontier, leaves any decision about fortification to him, with a few instructions. Requests attention to Indians. Writes of efforts to protect the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Debt Owed Colonel Gamble
Has received letters from the War Office and Colonel Gamble and is ready to take up accounts immediately. Stands ready to receive cattle for part of debt owed him.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Death of Washington
Major Craig laments the death of Washington in a letter to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Death Can Run Faster Than He Can, Etc.
Murray expresses his concern for Banger who ran away from death not realizing that, when commissioned to take him, death can run faster than he can. The citizens of Philadelphia seem to be flying in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)David Henley enclosed draft on Secretary of War
Simmons encloses David Henley's draft on Secretary of war for $620.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
