Collection
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Decision on Account to be made by Department of Treasury
08/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons examined account submitted by Pollard as much as his office required. Balance sent to Comptroller of Treasury for his decision. Department of Treasury holds jurisdiction over decision, papers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Debtors Prison
05/03/1800 Autograph Letter SignedFormer clerk of the War Department, Samuel Lewis, writes from debtor prison to James McHenry. Lewis sadly reflects on his current state, asserts that he will likely die in prison, and mourns the fact …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Death of Public Purveyor
05/02/1800 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Adams of the death of Tench Francis, Purveyor of Public Supplies; notes that a replacement is needed as soon as possible. Recommends Jonathan Williams as replacement, who is currently acting …
John Adams Papers
Death of firstborn son to duel
12/04/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry writes Hamilton consoling him on the death of his firstborn son, Philip, in a duel. Philip was shot by George Eacker, who had insulted his honor in a Manhattan theater.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Daniel Wheaton Payment to Robert Donaldson, Wilmington North Carolina
05/14/1800 Typed DocumentWheaton makes payment of $3500 to Robert Donaldson
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Damaged Muskets Received from Oxford, Etc.
07/19/1800 Letter SignedWilliams requests directions relative to the damaged muskets received from Oxford. Enclosed are the returns of the Armory of the receipts and deliveries in the Military Department with the supporting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Current Politics
07/18/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDiscussed Adams losing votes in CT, but retaining the rest of New England. Secretaries are running the country, mentioned disagreement on establishing a military school. University of Mars discussed …
Printed Versions 
Credit to Stevens for a List of Articles
05/08/1800 Letter SignedOn settlement of the accounts of Ebenezer Stevens, Agent of the War Department in New York, he has received a credit on the books of Hodgdon's office for the listed articles. Hodgdon should therefore …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Credit to Inventory
09/13/1800 Autograph Letter SignedInclosed draft from Col. Hawkins in favor of Wright received, notification of credit to account. List of items in inventory of goods.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Credit to Account, with details
08/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAmount due Jones for furnishing Captain Blue 2/4 cords wood for fuel admitted. Payment to be given by Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account, with details
08/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the fortifications at New Port,RI examined and credit to account given. Remaining balance due the United States which differs from the sum stated by Crary.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account, with details
07/31/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the fortifications at New Port, RI examined and sum passed to the credit of Crary's account. Balance due the United States because of mistakes made on Crary's account records.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account, with details
03/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount for horseman's tents and mess bowls, axes and wooden trenchers for the 14th and 15th Infantry examined, sum credited to Jackson's account. Differences in amount requested and amount …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account of Lt. Col. Timothy Taylor
06/25/1800 Document SignedHodgdon orders that the accompanying account of Colonel Taylor be paid.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Credit to Account
06/26/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons acknowledged receipt of letter with receipts of John Foncin, amount added to the credit of Kilty's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
08/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the fortifications at Marblehead, MA examined and credit to account given. Balance due United States carried to next statement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
08/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter enclosing the accounts of Capt. Henry received. Credit to account of Dexter made.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
08/11/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts and receipts for expenditures at Mud Island received and credit to account of Mentges given. Balance still due United States, details included.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
08/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyIn absence of Simmons, P. Hagner wrote Kilty to inform him credit to account given from amount received from J. Foncin.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
07/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts of fortifications in Boston received by Simmons and passed examination. Amount passed to the credit of Jackson's account. Balance still due United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
07/05/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts regarding fortifications examined and credit to Jackson's account made. Simmons noted that Jackson held part of George Leig[__] account for the use of ox, horses, and carts and reprimanded …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
05/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons examined accounts submitted by Claiborne, found to be correct. Amount in account added as credit on the books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
04/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyJackson's account for the expenditures for the Fortifications in March were examined, found correct, and sum was passed to the credit of his account. Jackson still owes a balance for sundry warrants …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
04/17/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the fortifications at Mud Island Fort and the mounting of gun carriages were examined and sum of $2,449.72 passed to the credit of Mentges' account. Amount differs from sum reported by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
04/10/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Carrington that contained receipts of William Willoughby. Money to be entered to the credit of Carrington's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
