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Authorization for Robert Fisher to receive money due James Baker
James Baker writes that the bearer to the letter Robert Fisher is fully authorized to to receipt with Simmons' office any money due to Baker
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Authorization for Preparations to be Made for National Cannon Foundry
Authorization for purchase of land and other operations to be undertaken for the purpose of building a national cannon foundry.
John Adams PapersAuthorization for New Boat
Issued a new boat for Fort Mifflin to be under Captain Meminger. Current boat used for transport deemed dangerous to people and provisions.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndAuthority for Pay Required
After examination of vouchers delivered by General McPherson from Northhampton Expedition, no additional allowance to pay an Officer could be granted. Simmons required express direction from the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Augmentation of My Salary
Because of his care, diligence, and efforts in preventing the books from getting into a state of arrearage, Wilson is soliciting an augmentation in his salary. Others whose duties are less arduous …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Attendance on a recruiting party
Encloses account for attendance on recruiting party. Requests that recipient examine and report upon it.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Attempts to Settle Accounts as the War Office Closes in Philadelphia and Moves to Washington, D.C.
Purveyor's office reports receipt of money from War Department. War Office at Philadelphia is to close this day June 7th, 1800.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Assurances of Rights to Claims
Recounts evidence of support for American cause in Revolutionary war and property losses sustained entitling McGown to compensation for refugees.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Assistant and T. Francis
Will examined documents from Craig after current project for Congress is finished. Agreed one assistant at Pittsburgh would be sufficient. Noted Tench Francis died last evening.
James Robertson PapersAssistance to Tracy
Requested Craig assist Uriah Tracy who is a visiting senator from Connecticut. Requested Craig furnish a letter of introduction for Tracy if he required one to complete his business.
James Robertson PapersAssistance in Obtaining Public Employment
Since Waters has made progress in bringing forward a farm in the County of York District of Maine, it would now be agreeable for him to obtain public employment. He asks for Hodgdon's assistance in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Assimilating Influence of the Military State
Since Mr. Wilson appears to be a genteel sensible young man Hamilton has no objections to placing him in the new battalion. It would seem prudent to appoint young men who may not be of sound politics …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Asks about the Possibility of Purchasing Potts & Lee property in Harper's Ferry
Refers to purchase of property from Potts and Lee near Harper's Ferry.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAscertaining the Articles Intended for Each Regiment, Etc.
From the manner in which the stores arrive from Oxford, it is impossible to ascertain the articles belonging to each individual regiment. Nearly all the tents, and part of the blankets, cartouche …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ascertaining the Articles Belonging to Each Regiment
Williams apoligizes for being unable to provide information regarding the articles from Oxford. He has already stated the impossibility of ascertaining the regiment for which each article is intended …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Wanted That Are Not in Store
Dexter admonishes Hodgdon because military stores and ordnance are not in store that are needed in Detroit and Niagara. Therefore, they should either be purchased or fabricated. He wants a return of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Wanted for the Dey & Ministry
A list of articles wanted for the Dey and Ministry with the commission for timber on the annuity, i.e., to launch and pave the way for said timber to turn out at Algiers to the advantage of the United …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles That Can Be Disposed Of in Lieu of Cash, Etc.
Smith discusses his experiences dealing with the rulers of Algiers and the Jewish people with whom he does business. Antisemitic language.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Shipped, Money Due N. Wright
Enclosed invoice of merchandise shipped on the sloop Independence, N. Wright to receive salary for E. Wright.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
