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Instructions about Accounts
Letter, returns accounts of employees of Accountant's office for expenses related to the move of the Federal Government to Washington and gives instructions for rendering new accounts for payment of …
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Instruction for Shoes to Be Shipped to Philadelphia, & That More Be Contracted For
Directs that two thousand pairs of shoes be shipped to Philadelphia and that an additional two thousand pairs be contracted for.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInstructing Officers in the Taking of Distances & Altitudes, Etc.
Wilkinson tells Hodgdon not to bother purchasing glasses if he has not already done so. He needs surveying equipment to teach the officers how to measure distances. Discusses other purchases and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Installation of Benjamin Stoddert
In a confidential letter, McHenry informs Hamilton of the installation of Benjamin Stoddert as the new Secretary of War. He encloses a transcript of a conversation with John Adams in which Hamilton is …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Inquiry on Additional Rations
Simmons recounted Tillinghast's overdrawn rations and reminded him of his allotted amount. Simmons notified Tillinghast he will be held accountable at contractor price for the rations he withdrew. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inquiry into Whether All Officers' Commissions Have Been Sent
Inquires whether all officers' commissions have been sent, and if not, how many remain to be sent.
John Adams PapersInquiry into the Supposed Reduction of the Provisional Army
Forwards a letter from two officers; Adams professes no knowledge of a plan to reduce the provisional army or the volunteer corps. Consults Dexter on the matter.
John Adams PapersInquiry into the conduct of a superintendent
President Adams highly approves of the inquiry into the conduct of the Superintendent of the factory at Springfield.
James McHenry PapersInquiry for more information on accounts and billing
Inquires about a bill from Doctor Sappington claiming attendance on the sick, and notes that there is no certificate. Also asks about Doctor Hamilton's bill for services. Requests more information on …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inquiry as to Whether John Stagg Felt Pressured to Resign by McHenry
McHenry mentions hearing a rumor that he had forced Stagg out of the position of Chief Clerk of the War Department to make way for McHenry's brother-in-law, and that he treated him badly in that …
John Adams PapersInquires about Business with William McLaws and a Verbal Contract
Makes reference to affidavits delivered by Mr. Laws with deserve consideration. Discusses matter of a verbal contract and the making of cartridge boxes. Suggests balance paid by Tench Francis …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Injury to the Public of Arms Dispersal, Etc.
Dexter is concerned about the injury to which the public interest is exposed by arms being dispersed to places where no one is responsible for their safekeeping.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Informing Wadsworth of the Status of His Account -- Money Due, and Request That Shipments of Articles Continue
Informs Wadsworth of the amount he will be paid, based on examination of his submitted vouchers - noting that amount to be $1.66 less than what Wadsworth applied for. Simmons informs Wadsworth that …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInformation to be tranmitted to Caleb Swan for action
Information to be transmitted to Caleb Swan, paymaster general, who will provide information based on the muster rolls in his office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Information That Wadsworth is to Be Paid for Services Rendered in Procuring Shoes & Cartridge Boxes
McHenry has directed that money be paid to Wadsworth for his expenses in purchasing shoes and cartouche boxes for the Army.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInformation Respecting Discharged Storekeepers
Dexter wants to know if any of the storekeepers have been discharged due to the removal of their stores to places of general deposit. The closing of the estimate is retarded for the want of this …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Required by the Letter of April 7
In consulting with the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, McHenry finds that the information required in his letter of April 7 applies only to the years 1798 and 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Regarding Extra Pay Allowances
Simmons received accounts of Capt. Morris. Simmons requested information regarding proper authorization for extra pay to Morris.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Information on the Pay of Navy
Turner requested information on the cost of equipment and vessels built prior to the Navy Department. Simmons replied that the only record his Office hold was of payment of pay and subsistence of the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Information on Surgeons Mate
Abraham Ellery, Adjutant General of the Army in New York, writes that President Adams has appointed Doctor Thompson McDonald an additional surgeons mate. Also notes that Major William Brall has been …
Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)Information on Requisition of Clothing
Extract of letter to Wilkinson regarding delay in acquiring clothing for his troops. Hamilton remarks on delay as unpleasant.
Alexander Hamilton PapersInformation About Willing Shoe Contractor
Informs Wadsworth of an offer from a shoe-maker to manufacture shoes for the Army
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
