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Members of the Court Martial Included in Guard
The members of the general court martial will be included in the details for guards.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Meeting with Mr King on the matter of reducing copper
Mr King will reduce the large copper. Terms of payment discussed. Mr King can reduce the copper bolts at Baltimore. Discusses how much copper should be forwarded.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToMedical services in the military
On the subject of medical services in the military; discusses the employment of Doctor Welford.
MMC, Pickering, Timothy: Mm82036160Measuring the size of the kentledge mold
Humphreys had not registered the size of the first mold for the kentledge; he went back to the stores and took their dimensions.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Materials and Transport for Missionaries
Hodgdon asked to furnish transportation for baggage of missionaries Peter Janin and John Francis Rivet going to Pittsburgh for work with the Wabash and Illinois Indians.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Master of Trade House to Serve the Creek Indians of Georgia
Secretary Pickering appoints Edward Price as the factor of a trading house on the St. Mary's River, GA, which has been established by Congress to supply the Creek Indians with goods. Sets forth …
John Adams PapersMaster of a Trade House to Serve the Indians of the Southwestern Territory
Secretary Pickering appoints James Byers as the factor of a trading house in the Southwestern Territory, which has been established by Congress as the second of two experimental trading posts set up …
John Adams PapersMaryland Militia funds
Informs Presley Nevill that George Gale received funds on account of the pay of the Maryland Militia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Manning the Post at Presqu' Isle
Governor Mifflin responds to Pickering's opposition to the post at Presque Isle by explaining how it could be adequately manned by state militia paid by the General Government.
William Irvine PapersMajor Craig's Receipt
Enclosed is Major [Isaac] Craig's receipt for the sum specified in a schedule delivered to Woodson by Thomas Clark of the War Office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Craig discusses supply and logistics with Secretary Pickering
Major Craig informs Timothy Pickering, Secretary at War, of the logistical efforts involved in opening a garrison at Presque Isle.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig discusses supply and logistics with Pickering
Major Craig acknowledges the receipt of correspondance intended for Colonel Miegs. Craig also mentions the enlistment of troops by Colonel Butler.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig discusses supply and logistics with Pickering
Major Craig points out to Pickering the tremendous expenses involved in procuring, preserving, and distributing beef and pork among the outposts. Pasturage and slaughering expenses are incurred in …
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
Major Craig requests additional pay and muster rolls from William Simmons. Craig discusses various individual pay matters.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
Major Craig discusses matters of accounting related to soldiers' pay with William Simmons. Craig mentions credit retained from not having to pay deserters.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Major Craig disburses funds for witness to travel to trial in Philadelphia
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of disbursements made for the travel expenses of Major Bezaleel Howe. Howe is scheduled to appear in court as a government witness during the trial of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Main Order of the Army
Kirkpatrick's order requesting stores for the Army should be sent.
Timothy Pickering PapersMail Boat Routes
Discussed the distance of each mail boats route, consoled delivery man that appeals had been made to shorten route of No. 3. Suggested employing stout men in a canoe to take up deliveries on a forth …
James Robertson PapersLt. Posey's Account
Lt. Posey explains that he does not yet have it in his power to make out his payrolls until he receives the blanks from Simmons' office. When they come to hand, he will proceed as Simmons directs.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lose No Time Delivering the Dispatches
Colonel Thompson advised the bearer to lose no time in delivering the dispatches.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Location of Supplies, Charges, and Debt
Breed was provided with Hodgdon's letters of August 20th and informs Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores, of the shipment of a large quantity [units are unfamiliar] of lead on the sloop …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Lists Payments by Edward Carrington; Requests Advances
A letter and documents transmitted by Edward Carrington, agent for procuring supplies for the militia army, lists the sums paid by him to sundry officers with the expectation that it will govern …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.List orf receipts
Cover letter for receipts from Nehemiah Freeman and Lieutenant Dayton in the amounts listed. Cited in Simmons to Fish 12/22/1795
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)List of receipts
Cover letter for receipts for monies paid to Captain Frye, David Hale, Captain Nicholson, and Mrs. Greaton in the amounts listed
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
