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Extract of a letter from Detroit dated 5/25/1795, Communicated by W. J. Williams.
Indians are timid to sign peace treaty due to the lies told by traitors. Blue Jacket doing his best to persuade them to join the United States, writer feels they will acquiesce once they are away …
Anthony Wayne PapersExtract from Secretary of Treasury to Henley: Policy on government supplies for Indians
Outlines regulations for supplies for Indians. Discusses requirement that purchases be made by contracts or through agents designated by Henley. Mentions that Governor of South Western Territory will …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Extact of letter from Caleb Gibbs clerk Boston ship yard on schooners laden with frigate timbers
Extract of letter from Caleb Gibbs, clerk at Boston shipyard. Reports that Schooner laden with timbers presumbably bound for Baltimore, could not enter Chesapeake Bay. The schooner is currently at …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExportation of Military Stores
Enclosed is the permit which authorizes the exportation of military stores on the same vessel in which Colonel Humphreys is about to embark.
Timothy Pickering PapersExplanation regarding a receipt
Explains the reason why the receipt of Captain Bruff has not been forwarded to the War Office
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation of Method Regarding Muster Roll
Martin explained he did not put the names of men into a certain column because they were not fit for duty. He did not want to alter the muster rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation for not paying various militias
Articulates to Lt. Col. Sprout the reasons why he will not pay the militias of Marietta, Bellpree, and Waterford.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Explanation for Muster Roll of Artillerists and Engineers
No documents exist that show the payment of Lieut. David Hale's recruits, therefore their information was omitted. Information on Major Roberts account requested.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation for Delay in Forwarded Packet of Vouchers
Fleming informs Simmons that he was ordered by Major Hodgdon to inspect the ordnance and military stores which takes priority over other duties.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Experiments on the Strength of Pieces of Ash
Shipbuilder Joseph Humphreys reports on the results of experiments on pieces of ash as to what effect single or double holes for bolting the floor will have on the keel of a ship.
Joshua Humphreys PapersExpenses Related to Surveying the River
Vermonnet assures Simmons that from the day of his appointment, he has been surveying the river and providing drafts to the War Department, thereby incurring expenses that he has never mentioned,.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of the Springfield Armory, Etc.
The amount of Thomas Holt's estimate should be paid to Mr. Perkins. Hodgdon should send the estimate of the amount wanted at the Springfield Armory along with the documents upon which that estimate …
Timothy Pickering PapersExpenses of Paul H. Perrault, temporary engineer
Simmons certifies that $148.00 is due Paul H. Perrault, being the amount allowed him for his expenses and for keeping a public horse from June 1794 through June 1795.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Major Bezaleel Howe
Simmons certifies that $57 is due Major Bezaleel Howe for his expenses traveling from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and, while at Philadelphia, providing evidence at the Circuit Court.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Josiah Fox, temporary constructor frigate building Gosport Virginia
Simmons certifies that $63.79 is due Josiah Fox for his expenses on a journey from Philadelphia to Norfolk Virginia, while there, and returning to the city, being employed as a temporary constructor …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses Incurred in the Pursuit of Deserters, Etc.
Wadsworth encloses the muster and payroll of the recruits enlisted by him through May 1795. Since some of his men have been absent, it was not practical to include a complete receipt roll. Also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses Incurred during the Journey to Governors Island
Simmons will soon receive a statement of Wadsworth's contingent account including the sums charged and the expenses incurred relative to the subsistence and transportation of himself and his recruits …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses and Medical Attendance of Captain Donald G. Mitchell
Simmons certifies that $109 is due Captain Donald Grant Mitchell for his expenses and medical attendance doing the public business of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point. He was …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses
Enclosed abstract of expenditures of Quartermasters Department and expenses at Wheeling. Breaks down expenses and who is accountable by department. Noted possibly duplicate expenses made at Presque …
James Robertson PapersExpense Related to Pursuing Deserters
Simmons announces that he is returning Doctor Gillaspy's accounts due to irregularities therein. Kalteisen's recruiting account will remain unsettled until all the monies given him for that purpose …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expense of an Express To and From West Point
"The Secretary of War wishes to know what would be the expence of sending an express to West Point, and his returning to Philadelphia."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expense Account of Johnny Carson
In examining Carson's expenses, Simmons is asked to consider the time it takes Carson to execute his duties. A total of 74 days has been required to travel to his present location and make the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenditures and Accounting
Enclosed muster and pay roll for several detachments at the upper posts of the Ohio and vouchers of expenditures related to the transportation of deserters.
James Robertson Papers
