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On the forwarding of muster records and pay books
Discusses arrangements to forward muster records and pay books
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Officers who have been prisoners
Regarding officers who have been prisoners, Colonel Ramsey seems to have been charged twice at the same date. Furnishes extract.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Officers of the invalid Corps
Asks about the pay of officers of the invalid Corps.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Officer commutations
Mentions the proceedings of two boards of officers. It is a matter of consequence to those officers as their commutation entirely depends on the determination of the Secretary of War. Asks to send …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Occupation of Public Buildings at Carlisle
Hodgdon explains to General Irvine his conditions for the occupation of the public buildings at Carlisle.
William Irvine PapersNumber of Brigadier General pay entitlements in Virginia
Asks what number of Brigadier Generals are considered entitled to pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Notice of deadline for Veterans' claims sent to President of New Hampshire
Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, forwarded the resolution of Congress that established the deadline for veterans' claims for compensation to the President of New Hampshire, John Langdon.
Presidents Letters to John Langdon, June-Dec., 1785No release of papers until rent is paid
Mr. Owen will not let the papers go out of the office until the rent is paid. Pierce says he is answerable to it. Has hitherto had a fine passage. P.S., has enough money if Howell would advance the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Newspaper advertisements regarding Act of Congress limiting claims of army
Was not Mr. Pierce's intention to publish the Act of Congress limiting the claims of the Army in every newspaper. Asks that Edes not promise any recompense to printers in his states.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Musters of the Second Regiment
Having examined the musters of the Second Regiment, Samuel Woods was mustered furloughed and returned deserted.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Musters of Rawling's Regiment; request for set of enlistments; Captain Norwood's claims for clothing
Requests musters of Rawling's Regiment. A great many drafted into the Line during a period for which there are no musters. Asks for a set of enlistments; is doubtful that Captain Norwood can prove …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Muster roll of Captain Shott's Corps
Encloses muster roll of Captain Shott's Corps.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Murder of Billy Nation
A speech delivered at the Falls of the Ohio to unnamed Indian Nations intended to preserve the peace. The speech indicates that an Inidan named "Billy Nation" was murdered by a white man who …
William Clark PapersMr. Pierce's travel plans
Asks that Howell make copy of letter before forwarding it. Pierce will set out on Monday, 2 January, weather permitting.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Pierce's absence and groundless and scandalous charges against General Nicola
Mr. Pierce has been some time from the office on a visit to his friends and is not expected until Christmas. Says that he is sorry, and is sensible that prosecution commenced against Nicola is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Carlton's order from the Board of War; memorial to Congress
Encloses Mr. Carlton's order from the Board of War. Requests that Howell ask General Knox if he has any report on McLean's memorial to Congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Burrall's draft; request for payments
Encloses Mr. Burrall's draft. Asks for payment to various recipients. Requests receipts. Met with Board of Treasury; Mr. Osgood thinks it highly necessary to move office to New York.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Monthly Return of Ordnance and Stores for West Point
William Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, sends a return of ordnance and stores at West Point for the month of October, 1785 to Henry Knox, Secretary at War. Price informs Knox that he has …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
