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The Pay of Captain Frye & His Recruits
The Treasurer has remitted to Nathaniel Gorham a sum that will be transmitted to Captain Frye, being the balance of his pay from the date of his acceptance through December 1794. An additional sum …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Pay of Captain Bruff's Men
The Treasurer has been directed to remit to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, a sum to be transmitted to Bruff for the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates in his Company. Receipts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Pay of David Thompson & Recruits
The Treasurer has remitted to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, a sum to be transmitted to Ensign Thompson, being for his pay and the pay of his recruits. Receipts must be collected and if a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Officers of the Legion Petition Congress for Land Grants
Cass notifies Gilman that the officers of the Legion intend to petition Congress for a quantity of land. Cass justifies the officers' land claims by noting their political orientation as Federals.
Lewis Cass Papers.The Need for Ready Money
Vincent transmits the state of the sum owed for the compensation of the engineer employed by the United States. He laments that he and his men are truly poor, have no credit, and cannot subsist …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Men Suffer from Want of Clothing
Stagg quotes a letter from Lieutenant Dayton in which he emphasizes how much his men are suffering for want of clothing and blankets. There are several men who have no blankets to cover themselves …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Establishment of Clerks of the Several Departments
Howell submits to Pickering, the new Secretary of War, the enclosed letter to the Committee of the House of Representatives appointed to inquire into the establishment of clerks of the several …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Effect of Depreciation on Officers' Pay
Is the enclosed account the one upon which a settlement with Doctor Gould was settled? Also there is a question regarding the number of officers in the same situation as Captain Harris. Since the pay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Creek Treaty
Pickering discusses his impressions of the Creek Treaty;
Timothy Pickering Collection, 1776-1800The Correct Method for Completing a Muster Roll
Howell instructs Captain Blackburn as to the correct method of completing his muster rolls. It is necessary to place the names of those present opposite each other in the column for that purpose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Building is Unavailable
Even though he had agreed to do so, Mr. Swanwick is not able to let Hodgdon have the building they had discussed earlier. Since he plans to sell the building, he does not want to engage it for any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Best Hyran Tea
Hodgdon will receive a chest and a half of the best Hyran tea which was procured by John Eastin.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Balance of Yelverton Peyton's Pay
The Treasurer has remitted a sum to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, being for the balance of Ensign Peyton's pay for which a receipt will be required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents. Poles, & Pins for Sedam's Men
"Please to furnish Captain Sedam with common tents, poles, and pins to cover sixty men preparing to march westward."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for the Corps of Artillery
Since the barracks at West Point are not suitable for the reception of the 400 men of the Corps of Artillery, Pickering directs Hodgdon to provide a sufficient number of tents including horseman's …
Timothy Pickering PapersSuspending the Settlement of Miller's Accounts
Howell informs Miller that his accounts for recruiting have been called into question. The settlement of his accounts will be suspended and warrants cancelled until these questions have been resolved.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supply of Upper Posts of the Ohio River
Acknowledged receipt of letters containing post notes and money that were received by Mr. Park in Craig's absence. Wagons containing hospital stores arrived. Noted contents of several barrels …
James Robertson PapersSupply of Ordnance and Medical Departments
Military stores left at Bedford by militia retrieved by wagons and brought to Pittsburgh, invoice of stores enclosed. Some clothing destroyed by moths. Noted officers of Ordnance and Medical …
James Robertson PapersSupply of Hospital and Expenditures
Hospital at Presque Isle supplied with articles on hand, fully stocked medicine chest included. Lists other supplies provided in shipment to Presque Isle. Craig enclosed packets of expenditures, …
James Robertson PapersSupplies for the Corps of Artillerists
Captain Mitchell will take the papers that state the objects of supplies from Major Tousard to Mr. Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores. Hodgdon knows what has previously been supplied to …
Timothy Pickering Papers
