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Establish Magazine and Arsenal in South Carolina
Proposed purchase of land to build arsenal and magazine. Requested Moultrie obtain the necessary permission from the state legislature.
Governor's MessagesEscort of Artillery Detachment (Whiskey Rebellion)
Informing of Lieutenant Daniel Bissell's march to escort a train of artillery and military stores for the Maryland and Virginia Militia called out against "the Western Insurgents" (or the Whiskey …
Morse Autograph CollectionErrors in Craig's Pay Rolls
Enclosed are a list of errors on pay rolls transmitted that should be corrected, including those for Capt. Howe's detachment and Dr. Thomas Vandyke's account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Errors in Capt. Heth's Muster Roll
Capt. Heth's men will not receive their pay until he rectifies the errors on his Muster roll and returns a corrected copy to the Accountant's Office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Errors in Capt. Frye's Muster Rolls
Since the muster rolls transmitted by Capt. Frye do not comply with the instructions of the Secretary of War, they are being returned so that they can be corrected and resubmitted.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Error in Perkins Account
Perkins asserts that there has been an error in his account in which he has been charged for the repair of 100 guns.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Error in Paymaster Turner's Account
Paymaster Turner discusses an error in his account for which he has not yet had time to identity the source.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Erecting the Building for Making Molds
Knox writes that there should be no delay in erecting the building for making molds and it should be done after negotiating with the cheapest carpenters.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceEquipage for the Chickasaw Chiefs
[Partly illegible] Hodgdon is asked to pack up [?] to be transported to the Chickasaw Chiefs.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Recruits
Hodgdon should have forwarded for the recruiting service in New Brunswick New Jersey, addressed to Ensign James Richmond, a number of articles for the recruits. Articles are also needed in Norfolk …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Leitheiser & Sparks
Hodgdon is directed to send specified articles to Lt. Hartman Leitheiser's recruits in Reading and also to Capt. Richard Sparks in Carlisle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Captain Kersey
Hodgdon is asked to deliver to Capt. William Kersey a list of articles to include muskets; bayonets; bayonet belts; bayonet scabbards; cartridge boxes; cartridge box belts; screwdrivers; ball screws; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Capt. Sedam
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Capt. [Cornelius] Sedam, at Governors Island, a list of specified articles.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Entitlement to Land of Capt. Claibourne Lawson's Heirs
It is necessary to prove that Capt. Claibourne Lawson was killed in action for his heirs to receive a warrant for the land allowed by the United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Entering Another Employment
Kimberly informs Hodgdon that since they have not been able to reach an agreement on his wages, Hodgdon should have no objection to his entering another employment. Given his low circumstances in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ensign Voorhis' Refund to the Government
Howell has directed Ensign Garret L. Voorhis to refund to Freeman, Agent for the War Department, the balance remaining after he has disbursed the pay of hisdetachment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Ensign H. Leitheiser's Receipt
Ensign Leitheiser's receipt for $40.20 is returned because it should have been for $47.20.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Ensign Ford's Pay
Lyman has received Howell's letter with the pay of Lyman and his men enclosed but there is none for Ensign Ford whose name is on the muster roll taken at Trenton and who is in great want of money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ensign Daniel Bissell's Recruiting Orders
Captain Russell Bissell is told that Ensign Daniel Bissell is to recruit under his orders and any money he requires for that purpse, he will take the receipt in Captain Bissell's name.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
