Collection
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Request for Accounts
Fitzpatrick to leave Philadelphia shortly, requested accounts from auditor and money that his is authorized to receive through power of attorney. Hopes to settle accounts. Enclosed power of attorney …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Reprimand of Captain Home
Punishment for Capt. Home's actions and current aggressions should not be postponed any longer. Any additional information regarding the subject of inquiry requested.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Reports Completion of Iron Wheels for Cannon Carriages
Reports Samuel Richards's report of order of iron wheels for cannon carriages are ready for delivery. Refers to contract made through the Revenue Office.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Report regarding the boarding of the French Ship Jumeaux
David Robinett, member of the party that borded the French ship "Jumeaux," gives his account of events. The bording party attempted to seize the vessel for violating U.S. neutrality.
Huntington MssReport on State of & Activities At Portmouth Navy Yard
Letter, discusses arrival at Portsmouth Naval Yard; describes declivity of keel; discusses employees and arrangement of yard. Encloses account of work done in the yard to 1st of June 1795.
Josiah Fox PapersReport on Shoe Contract
Reports that shoe contractors object to the shoe strings in the plans. Requests information so that the Secretary of the Treasury can make a decision. Has completed treasury business with the War …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Report on pay accounts
Reports on pay of Kentucky volunteers. Recommends that the War Department establish regulations for subsistence rations of officers. Discharged men will be paid; must produce original certificate. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report on inspection at Mount Hope Furnace and Elizabeth Town
Smith is asked by the War Department to inspect the Mount Hope Furnace and Elizabeth Town, Pennsylvania. The ore at this mine is used for the production of shot and ordnance. He forwards the results …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report on enlistments with the recruiting account
Buchanan Smith is forwarding to Howell his enlistments and recruiting account. He would have transmitted it sooner but failed to enlist more men following their return from the western expedition as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report on efforts of Indian Commissioners
A report that mentions the names of Benjamin Hawkins, Federal Commissioner (Indian Treaties), General Winchester, and General Andrew Pickens. The author reports on the difficulty of managing the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report on A. Hunn
Delivery of muster and pay roll by Adrian Hunn, with list of detachments included in rolls. Noted Hunn's role in militia that fought against "western insurrection" and service as paymaster and that …
James Robertson PapersReport of Recruits & Certificate in Favor of William Baden
"Enclosed is a report of the recruits at this rendezvous and a certficate in favor of William Baden. If consistent, I wish him to claim his wages agreeable to the certificate."
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Replying to Pickering's recommendation on the frequency of returns
Talbot says that, in response to a verbal observation Pickering made to him, he will now make out his returns to Pickering at the end of every fourth week instead of being done every week.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Replying to an inquiry as to the dimensions of shot and kentledge
Hodgdon answers Pickering's request for information regarding the dimensions and weight of shot and kentledge.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Replacing the Sum Advanced to Paul Perault
A sum will be advanced to Charles Brown, Collector at George Town, to replace the amount advanced by him to Paul Hyacinte Perualt, Engineer, for which a receipt will be reaquired.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Replacing Mr. Herbert's Ailing Horse
Mr. Herbert is the express who has brought dispatches from Governor Blount and Colonel [David] Henley to the War Office. His horse is sick with distemper and should be put out to pasture so a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Replacing defective powder
Pickering provides Hodgdon with a piece of General Wayne's letter informing him that the powder given to the army is defective and must be replaced. However, transporting new powder might not be …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.Repair of the Armorer's Shop
Bryant informs Hodgdon that he felt he could not take the carpenters and wheelwrights from carriage work because he would hinder the blacksmiths; Bryant expects he will be censured by Hodgdon and the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Removal of the Recruits to West Point
John Lovell is on his way to Boston to arrange for the removal of the recruits at the several rendezvous to West Point.
Thompson Family PapersRemitting Troop Payments
Informs Major Craig that Major Haskell will remit funds for payment to the troops at the upper posts of the Ohio. "Cancelled" is written in the margin of this letterbook entry.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Remitting payments
Informs Daniel Stevens that Samuel Meredith, the Treasurer of the United States, will remit him the sum of 362 dollars.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Remitting payments
Informs Claghorne that before his pay can be remitted, he must state his account for the same.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Remitting funds for troop payment
Informs Ensign Martin that Major Haskell will remit funds to him for payment of arrears to the troops arriving at Carlisle.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
