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Addressing the Inquiry About the Public Buildings
Hamilton directs Hodgdon to look into an inquiry about the public buildings which he presumes were built for the War Department and which should be the subject of regular consultation between the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Additional supplies to be furnished at Pittsburgh
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of additional supplies to be furnished at Pittsburg (presumably for 1793).
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Adding Regiments to the Army; Contestation of British Posts, Defective Howitzers, and Promotions
Wayne expresses his pleasure regarding the approval of Congress for adding regiments to his army. He wants to contest British possession of several posts on Lake Erie so that they may be added to the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Actions Regarding Privateers & Captured Prizes
Letter, directs actions re privateers & captured prizes; alludes to foreign hostilities & United States neutrality; discusses judicial system.
General CollectionAct to regulate the claims of invalid persons
Discusses adjudication by Supreme Court on the validity of the rights claimed by invalids under the act entitled "An Act to provide for the settlement of the claims of widows and orphans, barred by …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Act Authorizing National Defense
Refers to an act 27 June 1897, authorizing the organization and supply of a militia detachment. Notes the President's support. Such militia should be ready to march at a moment's notice. The President …
Oliver Wolcott Sr. PapersAcknowledges Receipt of Military Stores, Invoice
Has received bill for sundry military stores shipped on the schooner Peggy, with Thomas Shelly master. All were received in good order. Also received an invoice for the items.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Acknowledges Receipt of Clothing
Lists clothing items received, delivered the sloop Thomas & Sally. Requests Charlottesville muskets if the Secretary of War will send a box of arms.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Accounts; officers at Pittsburg; contagion eradicated
Mentions Britts' account. The officers are in operations in Pittsburg. Late contagion has been eradicated.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Accounts with Mr. Habersham Relative to Military Expenses in Georgia
Wolcott affirms that John Habersham, in the district of Savannah, has been authorized to enter into contracts and make disbursements for various objects in relation to the military establishment in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Accounts of the Army and timely pay
Mifflin complains that the want of a settlement in the accounts of the troops creates embarrassment. The very existence of the War Department will be materially affected by the manner in which the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of Sundry Officers and Doctors
Howell discusses the accounts of the following officers; Capt. Springer, Capt. Eaton, Ensign Lee, Capt. Porter, Capt. Heth, Capt. Sparks, Capt. Guion, Capt. Hannah, Capt. Pike, Capt. Springer, and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of Joseph Ellicott
Lists accounts kept by Joseph Ellicott, surveyor.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Accounts of Dr. Allison and Matthew Ernest
Swan encloses to Howell the accounts of Dr. Richard Allison and Matthew Ernest. Dr. Allison desires that his subsistence be allowed under his present appointment and that $16 forage be sent to him …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of Captain Brooks
Enclosed is Capt. Brooks's accounts and a copy of the receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts Must Be Prepared According to the Comptroller's Instructions
Howell admonishes Swan that he must be attentive to that part of the Comptroller's instructions which specifies the mode that accounts are to be prepared for submission to the Accountant's office. A …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts for Protection of Virginia Frontier
Knox was unaware of what accounts to draw money from as Philadelphia was in a state of upheaval due to illness and War Dept. organization was unclear.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAccounts Are on the Way
Swan informs Howell that his vouchers of every denomination up to August 1, 1793, together with sundry letters, packets, and accounts, set off that morning for Philadelphia under the care of Colonel …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts and Bank Notes
Deals with accounting information and expenses related to public stores.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Accounts
Details of accounts current, enclosed. Repeated requests for money, Craig has been personally borrowing large sums from friends to meet demands on Quartermaster's Department. Assumption that troops …
James Robertson PapersAccounting Concerns
Howell discusses a number of accounting concerns, including the rounding up of sums of two thirds of a cent and above, the pay of the troops for February, arrears of subsistence due officers for 1791 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
