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Chief clerk in the War Department
Letter to the Secretary of War concerning McHenry's conduct when Stagg was chief clerk in the War Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Check the Payment of Notes at the Bank
Because of the anxiety attached to the disappointment of not receiving two thousand dollars in post notes in the mail, Williams recommends checking the payment of these notes at the bank to guard …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cheaper Arms from Germany, Etc.
Enclosed are the accounts of several shipments of arms made by the order of Rufus King, U.S. minister in England. Pitcairne notes that these arms are much cheaper than those made in America and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges Respecting Captain Devon
Encloses copy of letter from the Maryland governor. Comments on the unprofessional conduct of officers towards citizens. Reports charges for Captain Devon.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Charges related to Quartermaster Department
Encloses letter from Major General Hamilton, which requests that accounts be settled. McHenry notes to Simmons that charges are peculiar to Quartermaster Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges of Piracy
Capt. Merchant is facing charges of piracy though Condy doubts his guilt. If the charges are upheld, it is doubtful that the vessel and its cargo will be released. If the charges are proven false, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges for Rent of Rooms in Warehouse for Deposit of Public Stores
Payment for rent for rooms in warehouses for the deposit of public stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges for Clothing
Abstract of Quartermaster's Stores purchased and manufactured received. Problems with charges of clothing delivered to S. Vance and his regiments. Advised Craig not to blend charges in his accounts.
James Robertson PapersCharge to Account
Simmons received letter from Jackson with enclosed receipt, sum will be charged to Jackson's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Charge for William Craft's Services
Simmons should state the amount of the expenditures of William Craft as agent for the Department of War, and if Craft has exhibited a charge for his services, its nature and amount.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Changes to Quartermaster's Department, Power of Attorney
Mentioned changes to tasks and processes in the Quartermasters Department and to the present arrangement of the army. Discussed method to transfer power of attorney.
James Robertson PapersChanges and Relocation of Capitol
Order to move to City of Washington just received, it is said the President wanted to have all Public Offices open at that location by the fifteenth of the month. Recent changes are great and …
James Robertson PapersChange in the Quartermaster General's Department, Etc.
The Quartermaster General has proposed a change in his department which Craig will communicate to Hodgdon as soon as he is well acquainted with it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certificattion of Coal by Abijah Peck.
Abijah Peck has made a trial of the coal that Captain Josiah Demming brought for Captain Cooley . He went aboard the vessel and bought four bushels and found the coal as good as he commonly gets. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certification of Virginia Coal
The subscribers, who engage in the blacksmith's business, certify that they have purchased of John Colby a quantity of Virginia coal that arrived in Captain Josiah Demming's vessel and approve same, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
