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Monthly Return of Ordinance and Military Stores for West Point
09/30/1785 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesWilliam Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, sends to Henry Knox, Secretary at War, a monthly return of the ordnance and military stores at West Point.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
Monthly Return for Pennsylvania and Jersey Troops; Requests More Exploration Time
05/01/1785 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses monthly return of Pennsylvania and New Jersey troops in service and a report of Ensign Armstrong's patrols along the Ohio River. Armstrong describes the local inhabitants and settlers and …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Monthly Return for Pennsylvania and Jersey Troops at Fort McIntosh
02/06/1785 Autograph Letter SignedA monthly return of Pennsylvania and New Jersey troops in the service of the U.S. at Fort McIntosh as of 1 February 1785.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Money, final settlements and certificates of depreciation
05/09/1785 Letterbook CopyCannot divine what Mr. Dunscomb wants by the officers of Moylan's Regiment, who received the Certificates of Depreciation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money owed by Mr. Johnson; money from Mr. Weyman
02/09/1785 Letterbook CopyMr. Johnson has indicated that he already paid Howell. Received from Mr. Weyman $40 for warrant. Presents compliments to gentlemen of the office of Owen's family.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money from M.J.; compliments to Beatty
04/20/1785 Letterbook CopyExpresses good wishes; mentions Beatty.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Mistake in the delivery of notes
03/16/1785 Letterbook CopyJonathan Dayton, writing at request of his father General Dayton, notes that Howell made a mistake in his depreciation of the notes. He cites the Continental and New Jersey scales of depreciation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Missing payments
04/30/1785 Letterbook CopyPayment of interest on notes was not included in list given to Treasurer.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Militia and Levies of New York; accounts of Doctor Henry Brewster
02/21/1785 Letterbook CopyRefers to accounts of Militia and Levies of New York. Mentions accounts of Doctor Henry Brewster, who was held in captivity. Encloses list of men of New York quota in Colonel Lee's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Military Stores
01/31/1785 Autograph Letter SignedAn unidentified military officer writes to Samuel Hodgdon seeking clarification on how to properly dispose of military stores near New London.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Military clothing on the Sloop Sally
07/20/1785 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon sends to Major Nicholas Fish notification of shipment of military clothing.
Nicholas Fish Papers
Men of the Jersey line and invalid regiment settlements
06/10/1785 Letterbook CopyWishes Dunscomb had sent a copy of the registers for Jersey Line. Fears other will not be accepted by Treasurer of New Jersey. Furnishes return of sundry men of Invalids Regiment of Virginia, whose …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of Captain Wyley and Captain Jordan for commutation
04/08/1785 Letterbook CopyRefers to Captain Stong and the memorial of Captain Wyley and Captain Jordan for commutation with a resolve of congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Meeting at Philadelphia or New York to settle accounts; Colonel Morris' account
03/22/1785 Letterbook CopyInquires as to whether it would be best to meet at Philadelphia or New York to settle accounts. Encloses copy of Colonel Morris' account, settled at Treasury. His commission as Lieutenant Colonel is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Massachusetts: Cession of western Land Claims.
04/19/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGeneral Court of Massachusetts passed Act relinquishing certain lands the property of the Commonwealth, for the common benefit of the United States. Such tract lies between Rivers Hudson and …
Printed Versions 
Maryland prisoners
04/12/1785 Letterbook CopyHas compared to return of the Maryland prisoners with Treasury Books and those of pay office and encloses accounts of monies advanced. Lists the prisoners.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Maryland Officers who have been prisoners
04/01/1785 Letterbook CopyEncloses list of officers who have been prisoners belonging to Maryland to be compared with accounts settled at the Treasury.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Making a settlement directly with the United States; making enquiries upon Baron de Kalb
08/15/1785 Autograph Letter SignedRichmond writes that he received a letter from Major Allen McLane. McLane wishes to have an advance by the state of Maryland transferred to the United States, so he may make one settlement directly …
Revolution Manuscripts 1814
List of Shortages Preventing Small Arms Maintenance At West Point
06/07/1785 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesWilliam Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, sends to Joseph Carleton, War Office, a list of shortages that will impede the performance of small arms maintenance at West Point.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
List of Pay and Rations for the military establishment..
1785 DocumentList of pay and rations for military establishment; Categories include directory; professors; Staff department; Hospital department; infantry; cavalry; artillery; sappers and mines; artificers; …
Nathaniel Paine Collection, Irvings Life of George Washington, 10 Volumes.
Letter to the President of Congress
07/13/1785 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter from the Paymaster General to the President of Congress, Richard Henry Lee. Pierce discusses officers, military service, and mentions the Maryland Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Officers of the Maryland Line
07/14/1785 LetterbookThis letter affirms the money paid to the Officers of the Maryland Line for arrearages in clothing. Mentions the death of Baron DeKalb
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Commissioner of Commissary Stores
09/20/1785 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Hawes writes the Commissioner of Commissary Stores
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
12/23/1785 Autograph Letter SignedJoseph Clay writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts, thanking him for taking the trouble to settle his accounts. Discusses pay issues and vouchers. Also mentions specie payment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Letter offering testimony in support of Major John Adam's request for reimbursement
05/21/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentJohn Beatty sends to Henry Knox a letter offering testimony in support of Major John Adam's request for reimbursement for extraordinary expenses incurred in the course of duties rendered.
Printed Versions
