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Ammunition for Marine posts
This letter encloses an order placed with Samuel Hodgdon for ammunition necessary to the security of the Marine Posts. Wilkins is tasked to fill this order.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Ames' Attempts to Exonerate Himself, Etc.
Williams considered it his duty to exhibit the complaints against Mr. Ames and hoped that a fair and candid investigation would have taken place on the spot. A few days after Ames left for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)American Treatment of Armed French Vessels
Despite the fact that a treaty with the French Republic is before the U. S. Senate, Secretary of the Navy Stoddert orders Barry to treat French armed vessels as hostile so long as they continue their …
Officer's in the American Revolution, 3rd Administration, Case 2, Box 15Alternate Accomodations for Officers
It is reasonable that when no accomodations are available for officers at their posts, quarters should be provided elsewhere at public expense. Therefore, Capt. Amos Stoddard's claim of $1.50 per week …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allowed Expenses
Discussed expenses related to the board of troops at taverns and the cost of entertaining citizens at the Captain's table. McHenry believed that the U.S. should pay the incidental expenses of Rodman.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Allowances to be Made to General McPherson
McHenry directs Simmons to put the sundry expenses for Brigadier General McPherson on the public expense, and lists previous officers such as Washington and Major General Lee who had been given the …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.Allowances Paid through Act of Congress
Allowances were made by act of Congress and therefore no further allowances could be dispensed without the interference of that governing body.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Allowances of Land Recommended for Refugees
Wolcott, Dexter, and Steele respond favorably to the claims of refugees Francis Carean, Martha Bogart, Abraham Bogart, and Daniel Tucker with recommendations for allowances of parcels of land.
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Allowances in Comformity with Appropriations
Hodgdon is informed that the statements of his salary accounts have been examined and the allowances made were in comformity with the appropriations made by Congress. No further sums can be allowed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allowance of Wood for Cadets
Simmons was unaware of the extension of allowance of wood for cadets and therefore the account that was suspended due to these charges was done in error. John Dexter to repay Henry for charges made …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Allowance for Clerk
McHenry gave his approval for the employment of a clerk to assist E. Stevens. Authorized allowance to pay said clerk equal to salary given in New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allowance for Chief Clerk
Salary of chief clerk due to his experience, fidelity, and abilities as a translator.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Allegation Against Sargent, Etc.
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)Aiding Dr. Buchanan in Finding a Ship
Doctor Buchanan is on his way to Washington to obtain a decision on the subject of his surgeoncy. He has already lost the "New York" to the surgeon of another ship so Rodgers asks Hodgdon to use his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Agent has Reported in Favor of Claim
Reports that the agent has reported in favor of McCroy's claim.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
