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Receipt
Cover letter for receipt of Captain Blackburn.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Receipt
Cover letter for the receipt of David Ames for monies paid to him
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Receipt
Cover letter for receipt of Captain Rivardi for money paid to him.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Reasons for Delay in Transmission of Receipt Roll, Payment of Joseph Cole
Muster and Receipt rolls delayed due to the necessity of sending for Ebenezer Thompson's receipts. Updates on the payment and status of Joseph Cole and John Cole who were absent by desertion.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Reasons for Bounty Paid Months After Inlistment
Hale stated the reason for the several month span between inlistment and payment of bounty was to determine the fidelity of the men.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Rations of Lieutenant George Hardy
Simmons certifies that the sum of $23.04 is due Lieutenant George Hardy of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for his retaining rations from September to December 1794.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Ratification of the Treaty of Peace
Pickering notifies the Sachems, Chiefs, and Warriors of the Six Nations of Indians, who he refers to as "brothers," that the Treaty of Peace concluded with them in November 1794 has been ratified by …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Ratification of a Treaty of Peace and Friendship
President Washington formally confirms the ratification of a Treaty of Peace and friendship concluded by Timothy Pickering at Canandagua the 11th day of November 1794 between the Six Nations of …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Raises Questions about Provisions Contracts for 1795
Refers to contract for provisions for 1795. No discussion has occurred with former contractors regarding supplies on hand. Will communicate to the Secretary of the Treasury about the Commissary of …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Quincy's Return for May
Quincy encloses his return for May 1795, as well as James Hackett's constructor's receipt for sundries delivered to him by Quincy from December 20th 1794 to April 30th 1795. Quincy states he made an …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Questions About Eaton's Muster Roll
Howell has not been able to complete Eaton's payroll due to the following problems with his muster roll: (1) Sergeant Trowbridge is stated to be in place of John Clark. Why was this exchange made and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions About Colonel Vincent's Account
Howell returns Colonel Vincent's account so that he can respond to the following inquiries: (1) By whose orders was the sum of sixty dollars allowed Mr. Mangin for the rent of a fortification office?; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questionable Names on the Payroll
There is some question regarding the authenticity of several names appearing on the payrolls. Sproat says he did not see all of the men sign but the names have been certified by the appropriate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quartermaster General's Intention of Resigning, Etc.
The fifteen post notes of $100 have arrived. The Quartermaster General says he intends to resign and believes that he will not be replaced. The four wagons that James Ritchie loaded with hospital …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quality of Provisions
Notification that contractors demand number of provisions but that number of troops at several different posts is difficult to determine. Mentioned inspection of pork and beef for quality and …
James Robertson PapersPursuit of Peace by Indians
Williams advised Wayne that the emergency at hand should not have been ignored and caused the Indians to assume mischief. Letter from Wayne received and explained to the Council as best as possible …
Anthony Wayne PapersPurchasing 600 Pack Horses, Etc.
Haragan has written to Colonel O'Hara advising him that two of his bills should be presented for payment to Smith & Findlay. He needs ten thousand dollars to puchase six hundred pack horses as ordered …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Thirty Pack Horses
The clerk has received a letter from Major Craig in which he expresses the need to purchase thirty additional pack horses for the journey from Pittsburgh to Presq'Isle. Since no money has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Supplies at Presque Isle
Money received and will be forwarded to Captain Bissell at Presque Isle. Enclosed list of article purchased at Presque Isle along with Col. Reed's list of proposed additional purchases. Cost of pork …
James Robertson PapersPurchase of Six Hundred Packhorses, Etc.
Haragan notes that he has drawn on Hodgdon fifteen thousand dollars in favor of Captain Edward Butler and lists the bills that are to be paid. The money is also needed to complete the purchase of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Land
Bryant informs Hogdon he received a letter from the Secretary of War directing him to determine what quantity of land is necessary to maintain the public business in Springfield. He will write the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Purchase of Bricks for the Use of the United States
The sum in Hoffman's account for the purchase of bricks for the use of the United States should be paid to the branch bank of the United States at New York and passed to the credit of the Treasurer of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
