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Salary for Caleb Gibbs
Directs Gorham to pay money received for the U.S. Treasurer to Caleb Gibbs for his salary as the clerk of the Boston Navy Yard
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Salary and Stationery
Nathaniel Gorham will pay Gibbs $180 for stationery and for compensation for the first quarter of 1796.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Salary & Expenses of Josiah Fox temporary constructor of the frigate building at Norfolk
Simmons certifies that $190.68 is due Josiah Fox, late temporary constructor of the frigate building at Norfolk, Virginia being his salary from April through June 1796 and sundry contingent expenses.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Sailing of the Vessel that Takes the Forge
The Secretary of War notes that Hodgdon's letter will answer whether the vessel transporting the forge will sail on Thursday or Friday.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Safety of Transportation Route
Neglected to include notification of receipt from B. Howe in previous letter, now enclosed. Due to lack of safety on travel routes, troops were just paid from present date through end of year.
James Robertson PapersSafe Delivery of Ames' Accounts
Ames expresses his anxiety regarding the safe delivery of his accounts and asks Simmons to confirm delivery by return post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rules to be observed by Persons Entitled to Lands
Rules regarding land ownership. Approval needed by notary or magistrate to certify ownership.
Henry Knox PapersRules concerning bounty lands
Describes rules in obtaining warrants for bounty lands, informing officers and soldiers that all claims must be forwarded to the War Office before January 1, 1799. As a result of the fraud and …
James McHenry PapersRufus Putnam's accounts
Acknowledges receipt of certificates from Putnam. Notifies Putnam that the final settlement of his accounts rests with the "heads of the department."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Route from Albany to Fort Erie
Describes the 995-mile route from Albany to Fort Erie.
James McHenry PapersRolls, Bruff's detachment, and pay for pursuit of deserters
Sends blank muster and pay rolls. Notifies Toussard that money has been forwarded to Capt. Bruff for the pay of his detachment and that pay has been authorized to troops pursuing Army deserters. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Rolls examined and recruits to be paid
Notifies Miller that his receipt, muster, and pay rolls were received, examined, and credited and that his recruits will be paid with the other troops at West Point
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Rolls and estimates
Thomas Holt forwards rolls and estimates for February, amounting to $1,279. Requests that Simmons, War Department Accountant, pay the sum to Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Reward of James West for apprehending deserter
Hagner certifies that ten dollars is due James West, being a reward for apprehending and lodging in the Philadelphia jail Charles McIness, a deserter from Captain Thomas Hughes' Company.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Returns of Stores and Items Needed
Enclosed annual account of stores, includes supplies required. Has not been able to see Governor for approval of Hodgdon's order. Specific request for clothing to "prevent the soldiers from …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Returns of Military Stores, Clothing at Fort Fidius Georgia
By order of Secretary of War, Lewis encloses returns of military stores, return of stores in Quartermaster Department, and clothing at Fort Fidius Georgia.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Returns from Portsmouth New Hampshire Navy Yard
Quincy reports that he has submitted his shipyard returns for January 1796.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Returns for March 1796 from Navy Yard at Boston from Major Caleb Gibbs
From Edmund Hartt's shipyard at Boston, Major Caleb Gibbs, clerk at Navy Yard, submits returns for month of March 1796.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Returns and Stores
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that he can expect to receive an explanatory abstract to accompany the previous return of stores. Langham has sent blankets and shoes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returned Regulation, Request for Return of Note of Mr. Freeman
Letter from Sec. of War respecting the formation of a council of administration in the corps of artillerists and engineers received, but Simmons neglected to return note from Mr. Freeman.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
