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Dayton's Recruits to Governors Island, Etc.
03/05/1795 Letter SignedLieutenant Elmer has been unsuccessful in the recruiting service at New Brunswick so he is to repair to New York and place himself under Thompson's orders. Lieutenant Dayton, at Elizabeth Town, has …
Thompson Family Papers
Davis's Health Prevents Him from Taking a More Demanding Position
05/03/1795 Autograph Draft LetterLyman warns that Mr. Davis probably will not accept the post for which he is being considered because his health is not sufficiently good for him to undertake more demanding duties that those he …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
David Henleys account for articles supplied to the Chickasaws and the Choctaws.
06/04/1795 Document SignedList of sundries provided to Chickasaws and Choctaws via John Chisholm.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)- No image
Dangers of Forwarding Large Quantities of Money
01/19/1795 Printed DocumentSum requested for the Jersey militia greatly exceeds amount thought necessary by Hamilton. Lists dangers associated with large sums advanced without adequate information.
Printed Versions 
Dale's Receipts Returned Under Cover
09/29/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFollowing his instructions, Dale returns the receipts of his company. The men who can write signed their names while the others were witnessed as they made their marks.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Criticism of Joseph Howell
09/13/1795 Document SignedLaments the manner of transactions done by Joseph Howell of the War Department, who Swan alleges should not have taken money from Simmons. Criticizes Howell's methods. Reports on pretended …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Crimes and Punishment for Murder
06/17/1795 Printed DocumentDescribed "dark and mysterious business" of persons in Kentucky not paying taxes on stills and whiskey, advised that Reverend Doctor Flaget might be able to provide information on the subject. …
Printed Versions 
Credits to Wadsworth's Account
11/17/1795Simmons received Wadsworth's paperwork and has applied credit to his account. His contingent account has been credited with a smaller amount until Simmons receives certification for the charges.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Credit to Account
10/22/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMoney delivered by Samuel Fisher, Fisher paid by Freeman. Freeman described the amounts credited to his account. Corrections to receipt rolls sent to Simmons by Freeman acknowledged and Freeman …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Credit of Forty Two Dollars
06/12/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons confirms receipt of financial records sent by Daniel Stevens.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
12/25/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig urges Samuel Hodgdon's timely settlement of the Quartermaster accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
12/18/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig writes to Samuel Hodgdon regarding the settlement of the Quartermaster account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
12/11/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig provides a detailed explanation to Samuel Hodgdon regarding the various totals reflected on the enclosed cost estimate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
12/04/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the Quartermaster General has directed him to settle his accouts with Hodgdon. Craig tells Hodgdon that the Quartermaster will subsequently reimburse Hodgdon …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
11/27/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig acknowledges money and newspapers received from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also requests a financial advance for expenses as well as a supply of rods for nails.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
11/20/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig notifies Samuel Hodgdon that additional cost estimates pertaining to Fort Pitt are forthcoming.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
11/13/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig requests stationary and two hundred dollars in small silver from Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
11/06/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards to Samuel Hodgdon a cost estimate for buildings and works under construction at Fort Franklin.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
10/30/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig reports the arrival of hospital and medicine stores to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also notes the embezzlement of spirits from the medical stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
09/11/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses stationary with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also requests that an estimate weight of stores remaining to be shipped to Fort Pitt be provided for transportation calculations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
09/04/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig acknowledges money received from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also reports damaged clothing received.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
08/21/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig requests more Quartermaster funds from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig notes that Secretary at War Pickering is not as communicative as was Henry Knox.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
08/14/1795 LetterMajor Craig expresses embarrassment over the shortage of Quartermaster funds provided by Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
07/21/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig notifies Samuel Hodgdon of charges made to the account of the Quartermaster General. Craig also states that he will be traveling to Presque Isle to facilitate transportation of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
07/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of charges made to the account of the Quartermaster General. Craig also requests funds for the logistical supply of Presque Isle.
Isaac Craig Papers
