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Draft for $1500
Hoffman has received Hodgdon's letter covering a draft for $1500 on the Branch Bank to be applied agreeable to the directions of the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dr. Carmichael With the Cash
Dr. Carmichael has arrived at Legionville with the cash. The packages of silver have been packed and repacked and some of them were mixed before Dr. Carmichael took charge of them in Philadelphia (as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Distress Due to Disease in Philadelphia
Pickering discusses the situation in Philadelphia which has been ravaged by disease.
Robert Goodloe HarperDistilled Spirits to be Issued to Troops
Hamilton has concluded to have purchases of distilled spirits made on the accounts of the government for the use of the army.
Solomon Sibley PapersDistance Provisionally Fixed as the Limit of the Protection of the United States
Knox establishes the distance of one league from the coast as the limit of the protection of the United States from foreign belligerents interfering with neutral vessels.
RG 1300 Executive PapersDisposition of Money Placed in Your Hands
Howell discusses the disposition of the monies advanced for the recruiting service.
Thompson Family PapersDispatches for Major General Wayne; Pay Matters
Dispatches for Major General Wayne will be sent forward upon arrival. boats are ready to carry the troops on the march from Carlisle. Will pay attention to instructions respecting paying the troops on …
James Robertson PapersDispatches for Major General Wayne
Directs Craig to forward dispatches for Major General Wayne. Requests report on state of Ohio River. Detachment ordered from Carlisle has not commence march.
James Robertson PapersDisorderly process of drawing for money
Secretary Knox is upset that John Belli continues to draw money. This disorderly practice must be discontinued. The money must pass through O'Hara, the Quartermaster General.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Discussion of Return of Receipts for Military Stores
Letter, discusses return of receipts re military stores.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Field Artillery, Including Cannon Required
Letter, discusses corps of artillery; asks for brass field pieces; mentions foreign affairs.
Letter From the GovernorsDiscusses Horses
Refers to guide for the movement of the army and Wilkinson's superior knowledge of the local area. Worries that articles will fall short. Has instructed wagon masters at Fort Hamilton how to care for …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discusses Estimates, Supplies, and Transportation
Encloses extract of letter from the Secretary of the Treasury with a reply from Major Craig. Discussion of estimates and concern of Commander in Chief to provide promised supplies. Refers to recovery …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discusses Drafts, Returns, Construction of Boats, Forts, and Garrisons
Discusses drafts and returns. Discusses loading of boats. References forts and garrisons and plans for boat building.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discusses Accounts between War and Treasury Departments and Garrison Supplies
Explains accounts between the Treasury Department and the War Department. Refers to terms of treaty. Discusses stores for garrisons. Reports activities of troops seeking to change garrisons.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Disbursements Needed for the Treasury
Encloses abstract of disbursements for the month of March of the general military stores. Requests account for the Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Disbursements for the Pay of the Army
It is expected that all disbursements for the pay of the Army will be made on settled payrolls according to the instructions of the Comptroller of the Treasury and not based on estimates as was Swan's …
Printed VersionsDirections Respecting Stoppages from Officers
Howell stresses that his directions regarding stoppages from officers was meant for those who have received the arrears of the late levies. The sum to be stopped should be governed by the balance in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Direct Route to New London
Perkins describes the difficulties of his journey to New London and expresses the hope that his expenses will be paid by Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulty in transmitting accounts because of the cold
Swan is having difficulty transmitting his accounts because he is crowded into a cold hut with no conveniences, even those necessary for copying a letter. He leaves it to Howell to judge how much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Detention of Indians and Local Activity of the Spaniards
Seagrove reports to Knox that he has detained some Indians on suspicion of mischief. One cut his throat; actions were his own, as he kept his intentions from his fellow prisoners. Indians being …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
