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Request for repair and replacements
This letter requests the following: that copies be provided of the Treatise on Fortification, lost in the fire; that muskets be repaired; and that the lost colors of the 3rd Regiment be replaced.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Request for Refund
Simmons notified Butler statement sent to Office by the Pay Master Chandler was erroneous due to discovered receipts. Butler was overpaid for pay subsistance and forage for July-September 1799. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Receipts to Substantiate the Charges in Gaithers account
Gaither says that the receipts that Simmons wants to substantiate charges in his account are in a book that cannot be conveyed to Simmons. He notes that every necessary proof has been submitted to …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request for Receipts
Simmons was given account of Landais by Secretary of War. In order for Simmons to judge the propriety of the charges, he requested the original orders and receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Receipts
Simmons requested receipts from Pay of the detachments of militia for services rendered in 1792.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Receipts
Simmons requested receipt rolls for warrants issued to Carrington for accounts that pertained to commission. Warrant No. 3631 and Warrant No. 4764.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Receipt Rolls
Ebenezer Stevens, agent for War Dept. Office in New York recorded a credit paid to Leonard. Simmons requested receipt rolls for the credit paid to Leonard.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Receipt Rolls
Simmons requested receipt rolls from Fort Mifflin in order to settle accounts. Balance remaining should be refunded to the Treasurer of the United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Quick Payment of Major Tousard's Back Pay, for the Good of the Rhode Island Defenses
Mentions that Major Tousard is now insisting on the need to finish fortifications in Rhode Island and other points eastward. Notes that Tousard, like many other officers, is owed back pay; also notes …
John Adams PapersRequest for Purchase of Vinegar for Annual Military Stores Fumigation
Directs Whelen to purchase ten galllons of vinegar, for use in the annual fumigation of the military stores, which is described.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Rolled Iron for Armory in Springfield
Directs purchase of two tons of rolled iron for use at the armory in Springfield, Mass. Asks that very specific dimensions be obtained, if possible.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Medicine for Sick at Harper's Ferry
Directs purchase of medicine and food supplies for the sick at Harper's Ferry, VA.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Carpenter's Tools for Artificers at Schuylkill
Directs purchase of carpenter's tools for use of artificers employed at the Schuylkill laboratory.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Boxes of Wafers, for Military Stores
"Be pleased to purchase and deliver to the Keeper of the Military Stores in Philadelphia twenty dozen Boxes of Wafers."
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Assorted Laboratory Supplies
Directs purchase of laboratory stores & implements for use by the "reserved Corps on the Ohio." These are to be used for the making of portfires, rockets, quick-match, sponges, and barrels.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Articles for Presents to Choctaw Indians
Directs that Whelen purchase $1000 worth of items for use as presents to the Choctaw Indians. Whelen is to ask John Harris for advice on the items, and to deliver them to Harris once purchased.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of a Steel Spring Truss
Directs purchase of a steel spring truss for use by a private of the Fort Mifflin garrison.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Procuring of Indian Annuities to Proceed
Directs Whelen to move ahead with purchase and transport of Indian annuities.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Price of Bricks and Lime
Requested prices Mr. McCrary charged for bricks and lime which were purchased for the fortifications at Rhode Island.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Post Notes for Joseph Williams
Request from Samuel Hodgdon to prepare $1000 in post notes for Joseph Williams payable twenty days after date.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Post Note Payable to Joseph Williams
Request for post notes of a total of one thousand dollars to be made payable to Joseph Williams
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Payroll and Muster Roll of mounted infantry under command of Cornet George L Davidson
Application made to Mr Claiborne of Congress regarding claims of detachment of mounted infantry under command of Cornet George Davidson. Simmons cannot find the original muster or payrolls. Asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for payment to Captain Josiah Hazard, sailing master, whose family is in distress
Request for payment of $100 to sailing master Captain Josiah Hazard whose family is in distress and this sum will aid in their relief.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request for Payment of Cart Builder for Military Storehouse
Directs Whelen to pay a Mr. Young for his construction of a cart for use in the military storehouse.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
