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Want of Interior Regulation of the War Dept.
02/28/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton notes that the account of Capt. Ellery offers a fresh instance of the want of some interior regulation in the War Department whereby cases outside the general rules may decided with due …
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Want of Certain Documents Relative to My Account of Clothing
04/04/1800 Letter SignedEbenezer Stevens requests payment for clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Waiting Patiently for a Decision of the Secretary of the Navy
08/22/1800 Autograph Letter SignedBuchanan laments that he has yet to hear from the Secretary of the Navy and wants be relieved from a state of suspence more intolerable than total rejection. He has been nominated for the Surgeoncy of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Vouchers to be Examined
07/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyVouchers received and to be placed under examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers Suspended in the Accounts of John Wilkins Jr by the Comptroller for Further Explanation
08/27/1800 Document SignedVouchers suspended in the accounts of John Wilkins Jr. by comptroller for further explanation. Gives the numbers of the abstracts suspended with description and reason why suspended.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Vouchers Required to Settle Accounts
08/13/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyNo further advances to be made without settlement of existing accounts. To settle the accounts, vouchers required. Subject of letter from Glen to be dealt with by Simmons upon his return.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers Previously Suspended Now Admitted, with details
03/14/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyVouchers previously submitted now admitted, excepting charges for commission, account to be adjusted. Balance due: $10150.02. Differences explained in annexed document. Simmons gave instructions on …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers of Issues and Shipments
04/04/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards vouchers of issues and invoices of shipments to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Vouchers for services performed in the Indian Department
02/29/1800 Document SignedAcknowledges receipt of vouchers said to be for contingent expenses for services performed in the Indian Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Vouchers for Disbursements made by Captain Huger
12/21/1800 DocumentList of vouchers for disbursements made by Captain Huger in December 1800 during a journal from Washington to Pittsburgh, in the company of General Wilkinson.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Vouchers and disbursements on the expedition to Northampton
03/07/1800 Document SignedMiler transmits vouchers in order to answer Simmons' query regarding amount disbursed in the Quarter Master's Department on the expedition to Northampton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Voucher of Traveling Expenses
11/17/1800 Document SignedVoucher of traveling expenses from Philadelphia to Washington, arriving at a sum of $42.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)
Voucher of compensation for services as Quartermaster at Fort Mifflin
05/13/1800 Document SignedVoucher of compensation for services as Quartermaster Superintendent of Artificers and Workmen, (agreeable to appointment of Secretary of War), at Fort Mifflin, endorsed twice by McHenry and Simmons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Visit of the Duke of Kent and Gen. Hunter, Etc.
06/20/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRivardi says that there is little possibility of a visit from the Duke of Kent but General Hunter may visit without giving notice in which case he will be received with proper courtesy. Rivardi …
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Visit of Gen. Hunter & the Duke of Kent
05/31/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSince we live in jealous times a visit from General Hunter and the Duke of Kent is not to be encouraged, but if they do visit, they should be accorded the same ceremonies as would be observed toward …
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Verdict on Accounts from Secretary of War
04/04/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySec of War gave answer to Simmons on questions related to Mackey's accounts by which Simmons discharged Mackey from all responsibility from warrants issued to Perkins and Brindby. Warrant for $190.00 …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Verdict of Court Martial of Lieutenant Stephen G. Simmons
11/12/1800 LetterbookLieutenant Stephen Simmons is dismissed from military service for malconduct.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)
Verdict of Court Martial of Captain John Bishop
11/12/1800 LetterbookCaptain John Bishop is dismissed from military service for "malconduct."
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)- No image
Velocity of the Pace During Marches
05/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document[In French.] The Viscomte discusses the French approach to regulating the velocity of the pace during marches.
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Various wants for the new post
12/12/1800 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from Capt. Bruff to Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, regarding a long list of wants for a new post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Value of Public Ground
01/06/1800 Autograph Letter SignedColonel Alexander's survey will show that the valuation of the public ground should be half as much with the seven acres and the spring taken off. The proprietor's agent may ask for pay at the present …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Validating and Securing a Claim
05/14/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEllery expresses his regret and mortification due to his situation as a person who appears to be making exertions and pushing interests to obtain favors rather than validating and securing a claim. He …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.- No image
Vacancies Due to Resignation
03/04/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentColonel Rice inquires as to whether the vacancies among the officers due to resignation are to be filled by new appointments or by succession.
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Use of Trained Men as Artillerists and Engineers
05/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAdvised bringing trained officers and soldiers who are at the point of dismissal on as artillerists and engineers.
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Use of Quartermaster to Settle Accounts
02/24/1800 Letter SignedEnclosed letter from Maj. Rivardi regarding clothing for troops at Niagara, discussed having a quartermaster at each post to handle expenses and settlement of accounts. Details on different …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
