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Difficulties Adjusting Accounts
Details on difficulties adjusting accounts per order of Hodgdon.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Devastating Fire at the War Office!
This letter discusses the loss of records that occurred as a result of the fire that consumed the War Department. The accountant saved the principal part of his which were below stairs. Dexter asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Detention of the Frigate "Portsmouth"
General Wilkins mentioned a report in circulation in Richmond that the consuls had detained the frigate "Portsmouth" at Havre. As a consequence, insurance in London on American property has increased …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Details of Encounters among Cherokee and Creek; Cumberland Road; Federal Court
Reports recent encounter with 3 Cherokees who had been to trade with Factors at Tellico. They brought news that the Creeks had killed 2 Cherokees, and these 3 were unwilling to return home by land; …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Detailed Account of War Department Fire
Mentions destruction of the War Office, fire moving to the War Department Library starting at the "back part of the chimney that belonged to the next house." Accountant was able to save some …
James Robertson PapersDestruction of records by fire
Dexter informs Bayard that the records he seeks were destroyed by fire.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Desire for Assistant
Laments lack of assistant, Wright's only help was what he brought with him from Maryland.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Descriptions of Regulations for Supplies Rendered by Contractors
Richards notified of regulations respecting supplies and objects of special and extra expenses. All to be furnished by contractors. Rules regarding what can be provided by contractors.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Deposition of Mathais Halsted
Attests to locations of John Halsted during American invasion of Canada during Revolutionary War.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Deposition of James Rouse
Rouse certified Joseph Luvetne's residence in Albany, Philadelphia, and Boston.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Deposition in favour of his Claims
Cover paper regarding supporting documents for claims by refugees Lewis Frederick Delesdernier and his parents.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Deposition in favor of John Dyer Mercier
John Halsted attests to John Dyer Mercier's status as a profitable businessman in Canada before the American invasion. Halsted further attests to Merciers arrest by the British for his assistance of …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Deposit in Public Stores
Orders to deposit shot in public stores and to submit receipt for same.
General CollectionDenial of Principal Allegation Against Me
Sargent sent a letter to Colonel Pickering as Secretary of State before he knew he was out of office. Fortunately he marked it private before committing it to the postmaster in Philadelphia. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Denial of Claim for Reimbursement
Simmons cannot authorize charges claimed by Ellery in receipts submitted to the Office. Ellery's case is not governed by a set of established rules and therefore Simmons has no guidelines to act.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Demand for Iron, Steel, Charcoal, Etc.
One thousand dollars in post notes has safely arrived. The armorer's pay for February is now due and there are large demands for iron, steel, charcoat, etc. The money Williams has on hand is not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Demand for clothing among the troops
Encloses copy of a letter from Col. Rice relative to the issue of clothing for his troops. States that if the troops are not to be disbanded by the end of the year, they will be in a "very naked and …
James McHenry PapersDelivery to New York or Staten Island Sound
Ford announces that he will gladly deliver the shot inspected at Mount Hope according to the terms of the contract. He charges that Hodgdon must not have taken notice of the contract in which Ford …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Uniforms, Arms for Companies of Artillerists and Engineers
Letter, directs delivery of uniforms, arms for companies of Artillerists and Engineers.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Uniforms, Accoutrements for 4th Regiment of Infantry
Letter, directs delivery of uniforms, arms, for 4th Regiment of Infantry.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Uniforms for Western Army
Letter, directs delivery of uniforms to John Wilkins, Quarter Master General, for Western Army.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Uniforms for Troops at Niagara New York
Letter, directs delivery of uniforms for troops at Niagara, New York.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Uniform Items to John Wilkins, Quarter Master General
Letter, directs delivery of uniform items to John Wilkins, Quarter Master General, to be transported to Colonel Ebenezer Stevens.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Uniform Articles to Sergeant John Linn, 3rd Infantry
Letter, directs delivery of uniform articles to Sergeant John Linn, [Lynn],3rd Infantry.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
