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"Democratic Influence" in Government
05/23/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDue to the military reductions that were occasioned by a new "democratic influence" in government, Major Craig offers sympathies to Samuel Hodgdon for being removed from office. Craig also expresses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
"Artful Democrats" and Federal Reactions
05/30/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Isaac Craig discusses accounting matters with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also solicits political opinions regarding the "artful democrats" and Federalist reactions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
War Department Fire
03/05/1801 Letter, Type UndeterminedDescribes War Office fire, damage to War Office library, discusses atlas.
American Manuscripts
Vouchers from Colonel Aaron Ogden, for the Quartermaster
01/17/1801 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses vouchers received from Col. Aaron Ogden.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Vouchers for Disbursement in the Quartermaster's Department
01/17/1801 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses vouchers for disbursements in the Quartermaster Department.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Voucher No.2 Sevices as Indian Interpreter
02/12/1801 Document SignedOrders to pay John Irwin the aforementioned account, with this document serving as a warrant.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Voucher No. 173 Brig. Gen. J. Wilkinson Disbursement of Cash
02/16/1801 Document SignedReceipt of $80 for money to pay for secret services paid to William Chubbs.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Voucher for Captain Campbell Smith
01/12/1801Account of Campbell Smith, his vouchers and disbursements of cash. Smith accompanied General Wilkinson and his family from Washington to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Transmitting the Back Pay of Oliver Roberts
02/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyRegards the back pay of Oliver Roberts, the sum of which will be transmitted by John Chester
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Transmitting $186 to John Foncin
02/16/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer is remitting Jackson $186 to be given to John Foncin.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Transmitting $140 to Dr. Isaiah Blair
01/23/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons is writing Senator Ross to inform him that he will receive $140, which is to be transmitted to Dr. Isaiah Blair.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Threats to Peace; traders at the Creek Agency; Doctor Foster
03/18/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses potential threats to peace. Mentions Doctor Foster having arrived from Jamaica. Mentions treaty between United States and Spain. Discusses traders in the Creek agency and the matter …
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
The Treasurer is Sending Richardson $205 for Supplying Rations in Maryland
01/15/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Richardson that the Treasurer is remitting him the sum of $205 for the supply of rations in Maryland up to December 20th, 1800.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
The Treasurer is Sending Fosdick $20 to be Paid to Captain John Henry
01/19/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Fosdick that the Treasurer is sending the sum of $20 to be paid to Captain John Henry of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers. This amount is for stage hire and expenses …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
The Total Balance of the Houses' Account
02/10/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyTotal balance on the account of the Houses.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
The Role of the Pay Master
08/01/1801 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedLieutenant Pike is appointed pay master of the 2nd Regiment, and goes forward with the rolls of the Corps this quarter. Lieutenant Wilson is apparently in arrears, and has been ordered to complete the …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283. - No image
Supplies for Recruits
07/20/1801 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedGeneral Wilkinson orders Wilkins, the Quartermaster General, to furnish supplies for recruits in Kentucky and the Northwest Territory.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283. 
Sprigg Receiving $90 for Salary from October 1st to December 31st 1800
01/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyMr. Frederick Sprigg will receive $90 for his salary from October 1st to December 31st, 1800.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Transmitting Duplicate Documents and Statements to Harrison
02/10/1801 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of authorTransmitting duplicates of abstracts and bills.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Settling the Account of Peter Marks
02/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySettling Captain Peter Marks' account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Seeking to Ensure that no Public Monies are Used for Private Purposes
02/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyEnsuring no private use of public monies
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Requests that Tousard Make a Receipt More Explicit and Test Delivered Cannon
01/14/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests that Lt. Colonel Tousard make more explicit the receipt he wrote for the cannon furnished by William Lane and William Saltar. Simmons also asks Tousard to test the cannon to ensure …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Requesting Hodgdon Examine the Records of Hugh Howard to Determine if 20 Barrels of Pork were sent by the Commissary
02/06/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requesting Hodgdon examine the records of Hugh Howard to determine if 20 barrels of pork were sent by the Commissary at Detroit to the Schooner Nancy to Michilimackinac.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informs Whelan that no Advances can be Admitted to a Person's Credit at the Accountant's Office
01/03/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons mentions a sum of $500 charged as paid for purchases made or to be made by Jonathan Smith. Simmons states that no advances made on account can be admitted to Whelen's credit at Simmons' …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informs the Houses of a Sum Being Sent by Jedediah Huntingdon
01/06/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons writes the Houses to inform them of the impending sum of $995.01 which will be sent by Jedediah Huntingdon and the breakdown of said sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
