Collection
42,880 items

Contract for Rations
10/01/1801Contract between Henry Dearborn and Daniel Vertner for rations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Contract between Wolcott and White for manufacture of muskets
09/10/1801 Printed Document SignedContract between Oliver Wolcott and Nicholas White, Thomas Crabb, Jacob Metzger, and Christian Barnhizle for manufacture of 1000 stands of arms with bayonets and ramrods, fit for service, to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Consulting Dr. Weems on Charges Made by Dr. Bullus
01/27/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests Dr. Weems' assistance in evaluating the validity of Dr. Bullus' charges. Dr. Strong was also consulted, but Doctors Strong and Bullus are involved in trade, and thus his opinion may …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Construction of Gun Carriages and New Administration
02/27/1801 Autograph Letter SignedWhite oak of good quality has been on hand for 2 years and is being used by the carpenter and smith to construct gun carriages for the cannons shipped to Pittsburgh. Mentioned Congressional approval …
James Robertson Papers
Confirming Receipt of Turner's Letters and Explaining the Method of Account Settlement
02/26/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyConfirming receipt of Turner's letters of February 8th and 12th and explaining the method by which accounts are settled and the relevant parties notified
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Confirming Receipt of Swan's Letter of February 11th
02/11/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySwan's letter dated the same day has been received and the accounts therein have been filed for examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Confirming Receipt of Stevens' Letter of January 14th
01/19/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Stevens' letter of January 14th with his accounts for disbursements on account of fortifications up to December 31st.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Confirming Receipt of McRea's Letter of February 18th
03/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons confirms the receipt of McRea's letter of February 18th, which enclosed the receipt of Hanson Kelly for $1000.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Confirming Receipt of Gilmor's Letter of January 21st
01/24/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Gilmor's letter of January 21st containing his accounts for the fortifications at Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Clothing Orders and Compensation
02/20/1801 Autograph Letter SignedIn the future, clothing orders will be packed up based on the needs of entire companies. Details on obtaining compensation for services rendered the Ordnance and Clothing Departments.
James Robertson Papers
Clothing Order and Reimbursement
02/06/1801 Autograph Letter SignedDetails of clothing shipped to several posts per General's orders. Mentioned claim Craig filed for extra services rendered to the military and the manner in which it was treated by McHenry and …
James Robertson Papers
Clothing Delivery to Fort Massac and Fort Adams
01/23/1801 Autograph Letter SignedCraig packing clothing for troops at Fort Pickering and Fort Adams which is proving "most troublesome" due to General's instructions. Craig must open and repack all boxes and irregularities still …
James Robertson Papers
Clarifying the Number of Rations due Jonathan Bratton
02/24/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyClarifying the number of rations due Jonathan Bratton.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Clarifying the Jurisdiction and Span of a Decision by the Secretary of War
01/17/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons refers Secretary Dexter to his decision of January 8th in favor of Lt. Saunders' claim for expenses claimed while detained at Simmons' office by order of the commanding officer. Claims by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Circumventing Quartermaster General to Pay for Necessary Work
01/02/1801 Document SignedRefers to an enclosed set of instructions which details works to be performed for the public service. Hodgdon appears to be saying that normal procedure would dictate submitting the proposed work to …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Certification of payment; Yundt and Brown, printers at Baltimore, for printing proposals for supply of rations, and notifications for officers to report to General Hamilton
01/21/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $108.50 to Yundt and Brown, printers at Baltimore, for printing proposals for supply of rations, and notifications for officers to report to General Hamilton.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; William Small, Paymaster and Store Keeper, Harpers Ferry Virginia
02/04/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $104.20 to William Small, Paymaster and Store Keeper, Harpers Ferry Virginia, [now WV], for pay, rations, transportation of tools to his place of residence, travel expenses, …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Way and Groff, Printers, for printing blank muster and pay rolls
02/17/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $105 to Way and Groff, Printers, for printing blank muster and pay rolls for use of the office of pay master general.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Way and Groff, Printers for printing blank commissions and copies of rules and articles of war
02/16/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $110 to Way and Groff, Printers for printing blank commissions and copies of rules and articles of war.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Uriah Tracey expenses in journey traveling from Litchfield Connecticut to Detroit
02/27/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $730.32 to Uriah Tracey for expenses in journey traveling from Litchfield Connecticut to Detroit and back in order to examine the state of garrisons, trading house, and …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Thomas Pinckney, Esquire, Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain, for books and mathematical instruments
02/10/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $34 to Thomas Pinckney, Esquire, Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain, for books and mathematical instruments.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Thomas Holt, Store Keeper at New London Connecticut
01/18/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $39 to Thomas Holt, Store Keeper at New London Connecticut, settlement of account and salary.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Samuel T. Dyson for expenses while at the City of Washington
01/28/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $78.75 to Samuel T. Dyson for expenses while at the City of Washington, including allowance for service.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Samuel Jay of Havre de Grace Maryland for rent of storage of arms, camp equipage having been left by 9th Regiment while on march to Harrisburg
02/25/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $12.50 to Samuel Jay of Havre de Grace Maryland for rent of store and storage of arms, camp equipage having been left by 9th Regiment while on march to Harrisburg …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Reuben Everett, for pay, forage, and as temporary surgeons mate
01/29/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $138.03 to Reuben Everett, for pay, forage, and as temporary surgeons mate at Fort Johnston North Carolina, to be transmitted to Griffith McRee, collector Wilmington North …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
