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Thomas Hunt's pay
Notification that he will receive his pay and forage from Jonathan Jackson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)The Tea Business Should Be Settled, Etc.
Writing mostly in code, Winthrop discusses sundry topics and hopes that the tea business will soon be settled.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Secretary is Engaged With the Indians
"No information relative to your accounts or Major Craig's claims--The Secretary has been and is yet engaged with the Indians."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Responsibilities of the War and Treasury Departments
Wolcott expresses in some detail the differences in responsibilities of the Department of War and the Treasury Department. He also describes the duties of the purveyors, the comptroller, the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The price of a ration in Boston
Simmons explains his reasons for denying the amount Ingersoll claimed for a ration allowance on furlough in Boston and states the amount he will allow. Notifies Ingersoll that he is advancing him an …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)The President's Response to Chickasaw Concerns Over Boundaries, Garrisons, and Various Issues
McHenry transmits the president's thoughts about the concerns expressed by the Indians in the conference of November 24, 1796. He says the president will do what he can to prevent white encroachment, …
John Adams PapersThe Gout Prevented the Transmission of the Voucher
As directed by Simmons, Wentworth has paid $187.50 to Edmund H. Quincy and has enclosed Quincy's voucher. He should have transmitted the voucher by the last mail but has been unable to do so due to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The duty of this post is considerable...
Captain Kalteisen discusses his many burdonsome responsibilities at Fort Johnson and advises Hodgdon that he has been sick and absent from his post so he cannot be blamed for any mistakes that were …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Correct Way to Keep an Account
Simmons' sends instructions on the proper method of keeping accounts
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)The Case of Capt. Blackburn and the Loss of Recruitment Money
Wolcott discusses the case of Lieutenant Grayson who was advanced $150 for recruiting and failed to enlist recruits prior to his death. Captain Blackburn advanced him the money since Grayson obviously …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Bill for $2004, Etc.
Major DeButt's letter of advice regarding the bill for 2,004 dollars has been received. Since it is on account of the pay of the Army, it must be presented at the War Office for acceptance. Swan, the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Best Way to Springfield, Etc.
Even though Captains Jackson and Osborne have arrived with the iron and steel, there is no passing up the Connecticut River to Hartford. The best way to get it to Springfield is by way of New Haven …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The accounts of Captain Crawford
Discusses the accounts of Captain John Crawford, paymaster of an Army detachment at Pittsburg, who has not settled his accounts as requested. Recommends to Butler that Crawford provide an account of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Thanks for the Supplies
After receiving the letter with the invoice of stores to be forwarded to West Point by the contractor, Manning & Co. of New York, Rochefontaine thanks Hodgdon for sending supplies to the poor soldiers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thanks for Advice
Freeman thanked Simmons for his advice and benevolence on matters regarding his conduct. Money received and to be disbursed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Thanks
Thanks Simmons for sending him fifty dollars.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Terms for the Ironwork on Frigate
Letter, discusses terms of iron work for small frigate; mentions cost of iron.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersTerms for Contract for Cannon for Frigate Destined for Mediterranean
Request for contract for manufacture of 26 nine pounders and 12 six pounder. Manufacturer specifications are listed. Cannons will be cast solid and bored. Will be examined by a person appointed by …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToTalk of the Chickasaws Held with the Secretary of War
According to the treaty, the Chickasaws want to know when the Spanish will evacuate the post and the post will be destroyed to prevent further occupation by US troops. A lawsuit against South Carolina …
John Adams PapersSwords Available for $7.50 Each
In the extract Gamble discusses a group of young men who were forming themselves into a volunteer troop of horse [cavalry]. Gamble imported complete horseman's hangars and iron scabbards for them but, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspension of the Building of the Frigate
Quincy encloses his return along with Constructor James Hackett's receipt. He has not mentioned the articles on hand or not delivered because the construction of the frigate at Portsmouth has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspension of Request to Send Live Oak for Frigate Construction at Philadelphia
Requests cancellation of previous request to ship live oak from New York to Philadelphia until contents of cargo is known from vessel from Georgia laden with live oak.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSuspension of pay and subsistence in cases of Captains Sever and Talbot
Congress, having limited the number of frigates to three. Therefore pay and subsistence is suspended for Captain James Sever at Portsmouth New Hampshire and Captain Silas Talbot at New York. If future …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
