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Cook requests the assistance of Knox in obtaining commutation
Letter, asks for aid obtaining arrears in pay.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Confirmation to Secretary of War of delivery of money
Confirmation of delivery of money to Levy Pease to be delivered Captain Joseph Savage.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning the account of James Warren
Comptroller at the Treasury Department inquires the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the account of James Warren, the late Paymaster General.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning the account of Daniel Shute
Auditor's Office requests information from the Commissioner of Army Accounts on whether or not the state of Massachusetts charged anything on the account of Daniel Shute in 1781, then a mate at the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning Rumors of Alcoholism
Josiah Harmar thanks Knox for his letter, and expresses distress that the president believes that "the bottle" incapacitates him. He defended his conduct and expressed firm belief that he acted as a …
J.S.H. Fogg CollectionConcerning pensions and settlements
The Commissioner of Army Accounts writes Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton concerning pensions and settlements, offering information from the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning Depreciation Allowances
The Commissioner of Army Accounts informs the Secretary at War that it does not appear from the accounts of Massachusetts against the United States that any depreciation allowances have been made.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning depreciation allowances
The Secretary at War requests information on whether depreciation has been allowed by the respective states on the years pay granted.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concern about Indian Activities on the Ohio; Requests Authority to Act
Concern about activities of Indians in Ohio. Requests need for conditional authority for local leaders to protect inhabitants of the frontier counties.
Alfred T. Goodman PapersCompensation from Treasury Department
The War Accountant informs Matthews that the Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton will transmit him $244 for compensation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Compensating Virginia and North Carolina soldiers
At the request of Congress, the Secretary at War announces that he will transmit to the governors of Virginia and North Carolina the names and sums due to the non-commissioned officers and privates …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation of Pay to Hospital Mates
The Commissioner of Army Accounts writes War Secretary Henry Knox regarding commutation of pay to hospital mates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation of pay for hospital storekeeper
The chief clerk of the War Department writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding William Hartsell, a hospital storekeeper who has petitioned Congress for commutation of pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation claim
Requests that the Commissioner of Army Accounts examine the claim of Pattin Jackson for commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Comments on Western Border Incidents
Appears to address various situations on the western boundary of the U.S., from Georgia to Detroit.
King's Mountain PapersClaims Respecting the Invention of a Steam Boat
Fitch petitions Jefferson, Knox, and Randolph to order that all claims, arguments, and proofs respecting the invention of a steam boat made by him or any competitor should be committed to writing and …
Papers of John Fitch.Claims of Ichabod Spencer
Requests that the Commissioner of Army Accounts examine the claims of Ichabod Spencer.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claims of General Hazen
Responds to the Comptroller of the Treasury's letter on the claims of General Moses Hazen upon the United States
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claims of General Hazen
Transmits a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury regarding the account of General Moses Hazen and his several claims upon the United States. Accompanying the letter is a report of the Auditor, …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claims of Colonels Baylor and Mentges
War Secretary asks the Commissioner of Army Accounts to investigate the claims of Colonel Baylor and Colonel Mentges.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claims for Land
Claims for land presented at the War Office by John Duncan, attorney to the following soldiers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claim of Lt. Col. Mentges
Howell submits a claim by Lt. Col. Mentges that should be honored based on past precedents, despite the recent repeal of the resolution that legalized such claims.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
