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Instructions for the Factor
Outlines the duties of Edward Price, the newly appointed Factor for the trading post on the St. Mary's River in Georgia.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Instructions for settling claims
Provides general instructions for settling claims to Elias Langham, Superintendant of Military Stores at Shepherds' Town, VA. Gives details to Langham regarding pay of laborers, articles purchased, …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for receiving pay
Informs Lt. Posey of what actions are necessary since his pay cannot be documented with a paymaster's certificate.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for paying Thomas Holt
Directs Edward Carrington to pay Thomas Holt for accounts to be settled at the armory in New London.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for Paying the Contractors
Hamilton encloses a letter and abstract that explain the methods for paying contractors who supply the army. The instructions to the Commissary should direct him to provide monthly certificates to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for paying Sergeant Woolwine
Directs Capt. Alexander Gibson to pay Sergeant Jacob Woolwine with monies disbursed by Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for paying Robert Rowan
Directs Thomas Overton to pay Lt. Robert Rowan of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for paying Paul Perrault
Directs Daniel Stevens to pay Paul Perrault.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for paying Major Rivardi
Directs John Kilty to pay Major John Jacob Rivardi at Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for paying Edward Voss
Directs Edward Carrington to pay Ensign Voss at Fort Nelson.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for paying Edward Quincy
Directs Joshua Wentworth to pay Edward Quincy for duties as clerk of the naval yard at Portsmouth.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for paying Edward Miller
Directs John Chester to pay Captain Edward Miller at Middletown.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for paying artillery
Directs Nathan Gorham to pay Daniel Rogers, Nathan Fordick, John Hellen, Samuel Gerry, and Amaza Davis for mounting artillery.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for Pay Roll and Recruiting
William Simmons discusses the proper procedure for mustering and paying troops with Lt. Trigg.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Instructions for Kirkpatrick
Pickering requests instructions for Kirkpatrick.
Timothy Pickering PapersInstructions and Forwarded Packet
Duplicate of Simmon's letter to be delivered via Col. Sproat. Once letter is in hand, Craig will follow instructions outlined by Simmons. Will forward packet for Caleb Swan in the care of Major B. …
James Robertson PapersInspection of Shirts
Pickering requests Meigs evaluate the goods bought by Colonel James O'Hara intended for the Indians, determining the value of the items based on their quality and the extent of any damage to them.
Meigs Family Papers, Mm78032557.Inspection & Preparation of Arms
Under the direction of General Hand, the rilfes have been inspected, well oiled, papered, packed, stamped "US", and prepared for transportation. The muskets and rifles under the charge of Captain Ross …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Insertion of Names to Muster and Pay Rolls
Letter, encloses a pay roll for March and a muster and pay roll for April and May; mentions that recruiting and contingent accounts will follow.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Inquiry Relative to the Account of Major Winston
Simmons has Mrs. Dunn's letter to the former Accountant before him. He informs her that he wrote to Caleb Swan, Paymaster to the Troops, to adjust Major Winston's account and issue orders for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inquiry on status of the payroll, which has not been received
Posey informs Barry that so far he has only received the Muster Roll for his detachment, but still needs information regarding how and when to pay his men as he has not yet received the payroll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inquiry into the Sale of Land
Requested inquiry into the pay of Mr. Donaldson who surveyed land for sale in Indian territory. Appointment of Mr.McKee as Indian Agent discussed, request for personal opinion on the man.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionInquiry Into Naval Ships' Floor Bolts
Letter, discusses floor bolts for ships; asks for info regarding Frigate floor bolts.
Josiah Fox PapersInformations & Advice for Representing United States in Upcoming Treaty With St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians
Relays some information received from Governor Jay of New York concerning the upcoming treaty negotiations with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians, namely the date (September 18) and the location (Fort …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInformation Transmitted to the Comptroller Pro Tem
"Having received a letter from the Comptroller Pro Tem of the United States [David Lenox] embracing the same request to you I have this day transmitted him the information required."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
