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William Clark Delivered Articles For Mr. Ball, Etc.
William Clark has delivered Hodgdon's letter and the articles forwarded to Mr. Ball as well as those committed to his own care in Philadelphia. Holt's general return of stores has been forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Whereabouts of the Powder Intended for the Six Nations, Etc.
It is a mystery to Houdin that the order from the War Office respecting the powder for the Six Nations of Indians in 1794 remains unsatisfied but he assures Hodgdon that it was not his fault. He wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)What to Do with Books and Papers of New York Naval Yard
Talbot asks what he should do with the books and papers that belong to the naval yard now that he has received orders for his discharge and has plans to leave New York soon.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.West Point pay matters
Discusses pay matters for the troops at West Point, including receipt rolls of Lt. Robinson for payments to his detachment while at Baltimore. Informs Freeman that he is to pay Captain Griffith McRea …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Wentworth's Account with the War Dept.
Wentworth's receipts received and will be entered in the books of the War Office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Weather Conditions and Death of Wayne
Noted death of Wayne giving Hodgdon, "great pain" and affecting "every true American." Mentioned weather being intense and the cold incapacitating a lot of people. Last line gives the probable …
James Robertson PapersWayne's claim for service as Indian commissioner
Sends Wayne a copy of the Attorney General's decision on Wayne's (financial) claim for acting as Indian treaty commissioner and requests his account for the claim.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Washington's Speech to the Indians on How to Honor the Treaty of Greeneville
Address to the [Northwest] Indian Confederacy comprised of the Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, Kickapoo, Wea, Ottawa, Chippewa, Putawatomie, Miami, Kaskaskia, Piankeshaw & Eel River tribes. Endeavors to …
Jonathan Cass PapersWarrants
Cover letter for an "Abstract of Warrants." Cited in Swan to Simmons, 11/20/1796.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Warrant No. 45
William K. Blue, late a lieutenant in the Cavalry of the United States, must pay Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, $360 being the amount placed in his hands for the recruiting service
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant for Pay, Subsistence and Forage of Corp of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point
Addressed to Captain Daniel Britt, payment to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of United States from War Department. Balance of monies regarding pay, subsistence and forage of Corps of Artillerists and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant for pay of troops and advances to officers
Informs Craig that a warrant has been issued for the money for the pay of the troops at Pittsburg for June and July and notifies Craig that advances to officers will be made at his own risk as no …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)War Department will not Pay
Acknowledges receipt of accounts and receipts but notes that the charges will not be allowed by the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)War Department Bills Due
Notifies McHenry (Secretary of War) that several large War Department bills are coming due and money needs to be placed in the Treasury to cover their payment
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)War Department Accounts to the Treasury
Cover letter for transmission of the quarterly accounts of the War Department for auditing at the Treasury.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Wants to Use Ship Bound for St. Marys for Return Cargo
Refers to decision for the sloop chartered for St. Mary's to remain subject to the order of the commissioner until they have finished their mission and return to Philadelphia. Requests examination of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Want of Medicines that are Necessary but not in the Chest
The medicine chest sent with Captain Strong arrived, as has the clothing. Doctor Dalcho will write separately to state which medicines are needed but were not in the chest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wagons Are Able to Take Some Clothing
The wagons engaged for Fort Fidius will be able to take whatever clothing is considered just because Harris has engaged the same wagons that just returned from that place.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouching for a Young Man of Good Character
McElderry answers a request from McHenry regarding the character and circumstances of Andrew Parks, who made a request of President Washington, most likely a request to marry his niece, Harriot …
Jared Sparks CollectionVouchers, Pay of Troops
Money received, receipts of Bezeleel Howe now enclosed in letter. One of Craig's assistants dispatched to LeBouef and Presq'isle to pay the troops at those posts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers, Muster Rolls, and Pay Rolls Received
Informs Fleming that the War Accountant's Office has received from the Secretary of War vouchers, muster rolls, and pay rolls for West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
