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Final Letter to Little Turtle
Major Craig confirms that the Secretary at War's final letter to Little Turtle will be printed as instructed. Craig also discusses accounting matters with Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Filling Vacancies in the Four Old Regiments
McHenry recommends that the most deserving of the second lieutenants in the disbanded augmented army be appointed to fill the vacancies in the four old regiments of infantry. To do so would prevent …
Sixth Congress: Various Senate Papers Pertaining to Executive Business [6B-D2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 8)Filling the Vacancy of Master Armorer
Because he has suffered from a sickness for four months, Cranch will not be able to fill the vacancy of Master Armorer. He recommends a man who has been in his employ for ten years and can be depended …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fifty Pieces of Ordnance for Fort Jay, Etc.
Governor Sargent's trunk has been received. Stevens will ask Major Wadsworth to make a return. The State of New York has acknowledged its debt to the United States for the stores furnished for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fifty Dollars Reward for Suspects in the Murder of William Shelly
This is a printed notice declaring that General Winchester delivered to Rickard a pocketbook proven to be the property of William Shelly, a sergeant of the 3rd Regiment, who is believed to have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fifteenth Regiment of Infantry to General Account of Stores
For sundries purchased by Jonathan Jackson, Boston.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Fever Getting Bad in Baltimore, Etc.
The post notes and letter for Hodgdon's son have come to hand and forwarded to Alexandria. Reports are that the fever is getting bad in Baltimore. Hagner hopes that Philadelphia is spared.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Federalists Must Support the President, Etc.
Murray ruminates on the need for the Federalist Party to support President Adams in the coming election and on the actions of Napoleon in Europe.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Fear of an Accident Respecting the Post Notes
Williams is alarmed that he has yet to receive the two thousand dollars in post notes and fears there may have been an accident.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fate of Two Thousand Dollars in Post Notes
Williams is extremely anxious respecting the fate of the two thousand dollars in post notes. If they were routed through Boston they should have already come to hand and that is not the case. Prudence …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Falsehood of the Charge Against Me
Sargent laments that he has been falsely accused of usurping power and refutes the charges against him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extraordinary Charges at Armoury at Harper's Ferry, with details
Accounts of John Mackey, Pay Master and Store Keeper at Harper's Ferry Armoury had extraordinary charges Simmons felt required McHenry's decision. Details pertained to canal digging, dam, labor, and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extracts from Henley's books for the month of December 1799.
Extracts from David Henley's waste book of the Agent of War Department for the month of December 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extracts from Henley's books for the month of December 1799
Encloses copy of entries of books for month of December 1799. Laments his workload and explains delays in getting accounts forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)EXTRACT: Retention of Van Rensselear
Advises retention of Major Van Renssalear despite the disbanding of some military units.
Cherry Hill CollectionExtract of Contract with Griffith James McRee and Daniel Wheaton for Rations
Extract from contract made with Griffith J. McRee and Daniel Wheaton for supplying rations in North Carolina.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Captain Valentine Brother's Letter
Extract of letter from Captain Brother to the Secretary of War, enclosing a return of public property.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of a Letter from Samuel Annin, Paymaster and Storekeeper at Harper's Ferry
Enclosed estimate of expenditures, request to have amount forwarded to Robert Breedin.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Extract of a Letter from Samuel Annin to the Secretary of War
Enclosed estimate of expenses. Request for amount to be forwarded to Robert Breedin.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Extract from Instructions Given to Samuel Annin
With the approbation of the President of the United States [Adams] Annin is appointed to succeed John Mackey as paymaster and storekeeper for the Arsenal, Magazine, and Armory at Harpers Ferry on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extra Rations for Scouts Denied
The Secretary of War specifically confined extra rations for scouts to a given amount and series of dates, neither of which were adhered to by Swan. Therefore amount for the extra rations given …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extra Allowances to Officers
Complains that accountant William Simmons has permitted no extra allowances even for a surgeon to attend the Indians at the Treaty of Greenville. Simmons claims such allowances can only be authorized …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Extra allowances for expenses to officers
Enclosing regulations adopted at the War Office relative to extra allowances for expenses to officers.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
