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Retained Rations of Lieutenant Horatio R. Dayton
06/10/1795 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $83.01 is due Lt. Horatio R. Dayton, being for his retained rations from July 23, 1794 to May 31, 1795.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Response to Request for Horse
09/12/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPickering tells Van Renselaer that he may keep his public horse until the spring at his own expense or he can purchase him at his current value which seems the best solution.
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.
Response to Captain Richard Dale's request for furlough
03/14/1795 LetterbookSecretary of War Pickering forwards response to Captain Richard Dale's request for furlough during frigate construction in order that he may undertake a voyage to China. Response is from President …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Responding to the Claims of the Contractor
02/09/1795 Autograph Draft LetterRelative to Mr. Duer's claims for money due him for rations, there does not appear to be a balance due him so it would be improper to encourage him to believe that his claims will be discharged by the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Resolution of the South Carolina Legislature Regarding the Fontier
12/18/1795 Copy of Signed DocumentSouth Carolina's legislature passes a resolution supporting the placement of troops under Major General Andrew Pickens in order to insure protection on the frontier.
Andrew Pickens Papers
Resolution of the House of Representatives
12/04/1795 Document SignedCongressional resolve to thank militias from Pennsylvania; Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia for their assistance in putting down Whiskey Rebellion.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Requests Payment for Clothing
01/15/1795 LetterbookReports that nothing has been paid on delivery of bales of clothing from Mr. Reilly and Mr. Hill.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Requests pay records
09/03/1795 LetterbookRequests that Samuel Hodgdon forward all pay records for Elias Langham to the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Requests Order of Spirits for Western Military
05/01/1795 LetterbookEncloses letter from agents to purchase spirits for the western military. Requests amount needed by the western military.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Requests Information about Received Articles
02/10/1795 LetterbookRequests note with number of articles received by Colonel Tish or someone else in New York.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Requests disbursement
08/13/1795 LetterbookRequests a disbursement in small denominations from George Simpson, cashier of the United States.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Requests advance sum of money
09/04/1795 LetterbookRequests an advance sum of money from the Treasury Secretary Oliver Wolcott.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Requesting an Inspector for a Shipment of Shoes
04/15/1795 Autograph Letter SignedBeach informs Pickering that a shipment of shoes is ready, and asks if Pickering would send an inspector.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Requested Furlough for Captain Dale
03/14/1795 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedPickering requests a furlough for Captain Dale with the understanding that Dale will return from China in time to take command of his frigate. Captain Barry and Captain Truxton are engaged to provide …
Timothy Pickering Papers- No image
Requested Apprehension of Illegally Armed Ship
01/06/1795 Printed DocumentReport of illegally armed French vessel escaped capture. It was requested the President authorize the seizure of the ship and all her equipment.
Printed Versions 
Requested Action on Four Accounts
05/07/1795 Autograph Letter SignedHolt discusses the accounts and estimates of pay for four individuals.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request to verify compensation claim
07/22/1795 LetterbookAsks Samuel Hodgdon to verify Richard Parkers' claim to compensation. Parker works with stores in Carlisle.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request to transfer sail duck from Boston to Philadelphia ship yard
08/17/1795 LetterbookPickering requests that Henry Jackson, naval agent at Boston ship yard, transfer sail duck cloth by water to Philadelphia care of Tench Francis.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to revise claims
08/17/1795 LetterbookRejects charges for music and damage done by recruits on Ensign David Thompson's recruiting accounts. Instructs Thompson to revise his claim.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request to review and provide observations of letters of Forman Cheeseman, constructor of frigate at New York
05/23/1795 LetterbookJohn Stagg directed by Secretary of War to transmit letters from Forman Cheeseman, constructor of the frigate at New York. Asks that Humphreys review the letters and return written observations …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to Pay Soldiers
03/31/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMartin begged leave to pay soldiers who were in need of money owed them by the United States, provided reasons. Captain Spists requested pay for his recruits. Pay for "old Stevenson" discussed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request to Meet with Chiefs of Indian Nations Regarding Loyalty
06/22/1795 Letter SignedIronside requested on behalf of messengers from Capt. Brant a meeting per agreement from last council fire. Upcoming decision by Indian nations mentioned.
Anthony Wayne Papers
Request to Honor Debt to Merlhie
08/25/1795 Autograph Letter SignedSecond submission of statement of balance due Merlbrie, request for pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request to Go to Charlotte to Obtain Payment
06/25/1795 Autograph Letter SignedNotification of money owed Martinan to be paid him via Thomas Overton, Inspector of the Revenue but would not be paid without an order. Therefore Polk instructed Martinan to come to his office in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request to Detroy Order from Lynch
11/23/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLynch encloses his receipt for two month's pay and requests that the order in favor of Mr. [illegible] be destroyed since it is of nuse to either party.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
