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Remit Payment by Treasurer
03/14/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyTreasurer of United States will remit sum to McRee for the payment of Robert Howe, Contractor in Wilmington. Payment for rations and Quarter Master stores furnished to the garrison at Fort Johnson. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Religious Enthusiasm, Etc.
03/12/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentIn referring to David Austin, Hamilton asserts that enthusiasm is a very good thing but religious enthusiasm is at least a dangerous instrument so he refuses to authorize Austin's employment.
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Relief of Refugees from British Provinces
09/12/1800 Contemporary Copy of LetterFreeman discusses his claim against the United States respecting the relief of refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia. He cites his own experiences living with his father in …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
Relief for Baltimore Naval Committee
05/26/1800 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States on the case of the Baltimore Naval Committee for relief.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Release of Doctor Peters, Etc.
10/09/1800 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman notes that as soon Dr. Griffith arrives at Fort Johnson he will release Dr. Peters to proceed to his new post at Fort Green on the River Savannah. As soon as Griffith arrives, he will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Relative Rank of the Officers of the 16th Infantry
02/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton forwards the definitive arrangement of the relative ranks of the officers of the 16th United States Infantry which he approves.
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Relative Rank of the Field Officers
03/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry explains that seniority should be the basis of assigning relative rank to field officers within the regiments of infantry. If there are two majors, the senior major is assigned the higher …
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Relative Rank of Officers of the 9th Regiment
03/01/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPinckney requests a clarification regarding the relative rank of the officers of the 9th Regiment; it appears there is confusion regarding the rank of Major William Beal. Believed certain officers …
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Relative Rank of Junior Officers, Etc.
01/06/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton explains to Col. Rice that his junior officers should understand that their relative rank is arranged according to the order of their appointments. Hamilton also reprimanded Rice for …
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Relative Rank of Field Officers, Etc.
03/24/1800 Draft LetterThe relative rank of field officers should be universally decided and promulgated without delay.
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Relative Rank of Field Officers
03/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGeneral Pinckney expresses his belief that the seniority rule should apply within regiments and not between regiments as currently seems the practice which is to be regretted. Commander in Chief …
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Relative Rank of Field Officers
03/18/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton wants to be informed regarding the progress made in arranging the relative rank of field officers because they are naturally very anxious on this subject.
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Relative Position Between Majors
03/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton affirms the policy that states that the relative position between first and second Major in the interior of the Regiment should be fixed. Selection was made with this view in mind.
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Rejection of Settlement Claims
05/01/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyVouchers on settlement of G. Heiskell's account were reviewed and rejected. Further consideration of account to be done by Simmons at a later date, result to be conveyed to Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rejection of Officer Application Due to Age Requirement & Lack of Vacancies
05/09/1800 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of Trumbull's recommendation for William Roberts to be appointed to the U.S. Navy; admits that Roberts seems to be a fine candidate, but that he cannot be appointed to either of …
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Papers, US Government Letters 1778-1809
Rejection of Claims and Notification of New Rules
05/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Patterson that new ruling by Major General Hamilton stated that all reimbursement of the nature Patterson sought is to be done by the Paymaster General of the respective regiment. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rejection of Claims
05/06/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter with objections on account which caused the rejection of claims to monies. Simmons asked McCall to notify parties involved of decision.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rejecting Stille's Claims for Extra Expenses
11/27/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons rejected Stille's claim for extra expenses because there is no proof he was ordered on special service.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rejected Vouchers Admitted with Explanation
07/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyPreviously rejected vouchers were resubmitted by Carrington and were admitted due to proper explanation of charges. Sum deducted from the amount due to the credit of Heiskell because of previously …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rejected Account Now Under Examination
08/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons stated that previously rejected vouchers from account of E&S House were now under examination due to the receipt of letter of explanation of expenditures. Result to be conveyed shortly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Reinspection of Muskets & Bayonets, Etc.
01/22/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the returns of the Armory and Military Departments for the last quarter of 1799. Williams asks that if they are found right, the deliveries and expenditures should be passed to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Reimbursement for Rations
07/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons noted that James Baker of Baltimore was tasked with providing all supplies to troops in Maryland, Briscoe was to apply to Baker for returns regarding rations and supplies.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Reimbursement for Musical Instruments
05/30/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton assures Rice that he will write the Secretary of War to urge a reimbursement for the musical instruments that were purchased prior to the discharge of the troops.
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Reimbursement
03/28/1800 Autograph Letter SignedQuartermaster General will admit armorers charges, but Hodgdon has not received the name of who is to receive the money.
James Robertson Papers
Reimbursement
03/07/1800 Autograph Letter SignedReceipt for money advanced to Connolly received. Mentioned that Wilkins was not pleased that the accounts of the armorers was refused, and threatened he would in turn refuse requests made on the …
James Robertson Papers
