Documents - Papers of the War Department

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Money forwarded
07/17/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Advises Howell that in accordance with his direction he has forwarded money Captain James Bruff and John Vermon
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Money for which Mr. Seagrove is Responsible
11/17/1794 Author's Letterbook Copy
Mr. Seagrove has charge of one bundle of current notes of the Bank of the United States, in the amount of $11,407.63, and are marked in the right hand corner with Freeman's initials, "C.T."
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money for troops
08/19/1794 Printed Document
The War Department Accountant requests that Secretary Hamilton place $36,450 in the hands of the Treasurer for the pay and subsistence of troops under the command of General Anthony Wayne; a further …
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Money for the War Department
09/26/1794 Printed Document
Asks the Accountant of the War Department to place $10,000 in the hands of the Treasurer, Samuel Meredith, for the use of the Department of War.
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Money for the War Department
08/12/1794 Printed Document
Requests that the Treasury provide $5000 for various expenses of the War Department.
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Money for the Recruiting Service
06/28/1794 Letter Signed
The Treasurer of the United States has remitted to Nicholas Fish $200 to be placed in Captain Thompson's hands for the use of the recruiting service.
Thompson Family Papers
Money for the Recruiting Service
01/04/1794 Author's Letterbook Copy
Money has been remitted by George Clymer to Major Butler for the use of the recruiting service. Duplicate receipts should be signed by Butler.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money for the Quartermaster's Department
07/10/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Belli has drawn on Hodgdon $1300 for the use of the Quartermaster's Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Money for Tench Francis
12/27/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue writes that Tench Francis requires $35,000 cash for various government expenditures.
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Money for Slough
09/17/1794 Letter Signed
Cornet Slough and his dragoons are to be furnished with as much money as may be needed for him to procure forage for his party to Lancaster and Williamsport.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Money for Repairs and Articles at West Point
04/23/1794 Author's Letterbook Copy
The Secretary of War has directed a remittance of two thousand dollars for repairs and articles to be made and purchased by the President of the U.S. at West Point.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money for Recruiting at Carlisle
01/04/1794 Letterbook Copy
A warrant for $400 has been deposited with the Treasurer to be remitted to Major Thomas Butler at Carlisle for the use of the recruiting service.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money for recruiting
09/11/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton requests that the War Department Accountant direct the sum of $5000 to be placed in the hands of Samuel Meredith, Treasurer, for the use of the Department of War. $2000 will be for …
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Money for Provisions of the Workmen, Etc.
12/18/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
The boarding business has fallen entirely into the hands of the workmen who are in need of money to buy provision for the ensuing season.Holt recommends that the wages of the men should be adjusted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Money for pensioners
08/18/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of Loans for Pennsylvania informs Secretary Hamilton that he has received an order from Secretary Knox to pay Invalid Pensioners the sum of $8752 for the amount of their annual …
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Money for naval agents
07/14/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox requests that Hamilton place in the hands of the naval agents certain sums of money with which to commence their operations.
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Money for hats
11/19/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue reports that Joel Gibbs has delivered 132 hats, at the rate of 102 cents per hat. Requests a warrant for 134 dollars, to be issued in Gibbs's favor.
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Money for fortifications in New England
10/16/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox informs Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Comptroller of the Treasury, that it is necessary to add $4,100 for fortifications in various locations in New England.
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Money for copper and tin
08/06/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that Secretary Hamilton place the sum of $4047 in the hands of Nathaniel Gorham of Boston for the purpose of paying for a quantity of copper and tin, necessary …
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Money for contractors
10/24/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue states that Brown & Francis (contractors) have received only $5400 of the required $8000. Also requests a payment of $250 to Joe Gibbs for artillerists hats delivered …
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Money for cartridge boxes
07/19/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests from Secretary Hamilton that the sum of $5000 be placed in the hands of Edward Carrington, Supervisor of Virginia, for the purpose of paying for 5000 cartridge …
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Money for artillerists' hats
09/30/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue, requesting a warrant for $100 in favor of Joel Gibbs. Gibbs has a contract for 768 hats for the artillerists.
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Money Due Troops
12/02/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Notification that Fisher transporting money due troops for pay, subsistance, and forage at Head Quarters and the lower parts of the Ohio river. Requests receipt and to forward money to paymaster.
James Robertson Papers
Money Drawn on O'Hara's Account
12/21/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Belli has drawn on the account of John O'Hara $300 for Mr. Shaw and $250 for Mr. Grayson which, after payment, will be charged to O'Hara's account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Money Arrived; Ohio River may be Navigable
01/11/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Happy that $5000 reached Craig. Delaware river navigable again; Captain Cook with recruits may descend Ohio River. If Major Cass has not resigned, asks for settlement of his transportation. Hamilton …
James Robertson Papers