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Unauthorized Charges Made to Contractors
Simmons referred to a previous letter sent to Swan that the identified unauthorized charges made by officers to Contractors. Contractor's had not submitted receipts at the time of the current letter …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Unable to Explain Certain Allowances
Has not received the information yet; therefore cannot comply with request of Secretary of War in regard to explaining certain allowances admitted into the account of some of the agents of department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Indian Boys in the Care of the Society of Friends
Dexter discusses the necessity of procuring the conveyance to their parents in Savannah of two Indian boys currently in the care of the Society of Friends [Quakers] in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Troop Movements and Clothing
Major Craig discusses troop movements with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also announces the arrival of some badly needed clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trial of the Superintendent and Storekeeper
Respecting the trial of the Superintendent and Storekeeper , the court appointed an attorney to prosecute on behalf of the United States and the Superintendent has two able counsel to defend him. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Treaty Allocations for Roads
Tellico Treaty, Kentucky Treaty, and Holsten Treaty cited in reference to the building of permanent roads from northern and southern settlements in the U.S. Difficulties building roads due to …
Correspondence by AuthorTreasurer to Remit Sum
Treasurer to remit sum to Dexter who is to use money to pay Capt. John Henry at New Port for pay previously deducted for inadmissible receipts for fuel. Due to a general order, fuel costs were …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Treasurer to Remit Sum
Treasurer to remit sum to Fosdick to pay Dr. Shirley Ewing of Portland for his work at Fort Sumner. Simmons requested receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Treasurer to Remit Sum
Treasurer of the United States to remit sum to Parker in the sum of $300.00 for sundry repairs of public buildings at Carlisle.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Treasurer to Remit Payment
Treasurer to remit sum to Fish. Money to be forwarded to Abraham Ellery who will pay Joseph Farr, late private.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Traveling expenses
Letter from Major General Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, Deputy Paymaster General, on the subject of traveling expenses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Travel Plans
Accounts and returns submitted by Craig will be examined. President expected to arrive in Philadelphia soon, Sec. of War will accompany him to the "New City" (City of Washington). Notification that …
James Robertson PapersTravel Plans
Quartermaster General traveling to Pittsburgh, Secretary of War and President expected in Philadelphia shortly. Secretary of Treasury travels to Connecticut. Best wishes for a better turn out in …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Supplies and Forwarded Letter
Clothing ordered per request of Capt. Vance, Quartermaster General will deliver it to the Captain, if Craig is required to receive the supplies, Hodgdon will supply instructions as needed. Requested …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Supplies
No returns for clothing supplied to troops in Pittsburgh are in hand. Arms and military supplies are en route for Craig. Reminded Craig of amount forwarded for Turner's sundries. Requested cost of …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions and Payment
Weather has proved to be favorable, no interruption to navigation of the Ohio river. Hospital stores have gone forward. Parker has made multiple requests for draft of money in Hodgdon's hands.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Clothing order discussed, believed soldier should have full dues, but no more. Remarked on quality of gun smithing of arms being shipped to Craig. Boxes containing stationary addressed to several …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Believed the want of appropriations was the reason for the delay in awarding Craig his claim. Cranberries have not arrived, river still free of ice but there is snow on the ground.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods to New York
Request to return sergeant's swords to John Wilkins Junior, Quarter Master General for transportation to Ebenezer Stevens at New York.
Record of Disbursements by the Commissary General of Military Stores Department and Supply Orders of the Superintendent of Military Stores, Oct 2,Transportation of Ammunition
Secretary of War unwell, Wilkinson to travel to springs in Virginia. Advised the ammunition be sent along to various destinations because the season is advanced and travel will soon be difficult.
James Robertson Papers
