Collection
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Receipt and Payment for Freight
Alexander Hamilton indicates that Ebenezer Stevens will pay the sum agreed upon in New York for freight associated with Captain Littlefield's company.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt
Receipt for cider as well as hay and oats.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt
Receipt for money paid for forage, subsistence, and carriage repairs for Brigadier General Wilkinson and his suite.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt
Receipt for $12.25 for forage and subsistence for Wilkinson and his suite.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt
Receipt for 20 shillings for expenses of Brigadier General Wilkinson
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt
Receipt for money paid for forage and subsistence for General Wilkinson and his suite.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt
Receipt for 1/18/9 received by Adam Robb from Captain C Smith for subsistence and forage provided to General Wilkinson and his traveling party.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt
Warrant No. 5313 received. Money pays carpenters, millwrights, armorers, and masons for work completed at Harper's Ferry.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Reasons for Resignation
A copy of McHenry's letter to his nephew sent to Hamilton which explains in detail his resignation as Secretary of War. In essence, President Adams forced his entire cabinet to resign believing them …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reasonable Price for a Horse-Mill, Etc.
Since Cranch is about to depart, he wants to know if the public will give him a reasonable price for a horse-mill he built for grinding and polishing bayonets and gun furniture as well as window glass …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rations Overdrawn, Deductions From Pay
Settlement of account for contractor at New Port Rhode Island revealed Tillinghast overdrew rations not entitled to him by law. Amount overdrawn at contractor's price to be deducted from his pay by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Rations for troops in Virginia
Refers to contract for supplying troops in Virginia. It was lodged in the War Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Rations for troops in North Carolina
Dexter makes inquiry regarding actions taken under a contract to supply rations to the troops in North Carolina. Mentions fire at the war department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Rations for South Carolina & Georgia
Enclosed is a contract with Dandridge Crocker and Daniel Elam for supply of rations in South Carolina and Georgia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rations Contract for Virginia, between Samuel Dexter and Michael McKewan
Articles of Agreement between Samuel Dexter and Michael McKewan, merchant of Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, [West Virginia] to supply rations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions Respecting Captain Frye's Clothing, Etc.
Reqarding the questions about Captain Frye's clothing, Freeman declares that when Frye's company arrived at Fort Johnson he had a large quantity of clothing which Freeman assumed belonged to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions on Service of Lieutenant Davidson's Detachment
Simmons questions the legality of services rendered by Lieutenant Davidson's detachment, requested the verification by Henley. Simmons asked for the original muster and pay roll to be sent to the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Questions on Accounts of Elias B. Dayton
Dayton, Contractor for New Jersey paid considerable sums upon orders of Officers for bed sacks for soldiers in Union camps. Simmons requested guidance on the requirements and rules for billing.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Question Regarding Double Pay
Simmons cited the Act of 3rd March 1799 meant to better organize the troops with an allowance for a Captain as secretary appointed by the Inspector General Hamilton. Hamilton appointed Thomas Howe …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Question Regarding Act Pertaining to Rations for Officers
Simmons requested date when officers were not allowed double rations to govern his future decisions on accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Query regarding whether clerks may sign receipts
Miller notes that requiring certain persons to come and sign receipts is an inconvenience. He asks whether clerks may sign receipts and whether this will be considered a sufficient voucher.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Query on amount expended on Northampton Expedition
Register of Treasury Department requests to know amount expended on late expedition to Northampton County in the military department;
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
