Collection
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Request for "Account Current"
Requests that Bowyer submit an "account current" so that his account can be settled with the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Information about Kettles for the Army in Pittsburgh
The Secretary of War wants to know how many good camp kettles the Army has in the public store at Pittsburgh, and what quality they are.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request concerning a soldier's arrears
Request for information about the arrears of pay due to the estate of a deceased soldier.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Reports Visit of William Clark; Requests Returns and Pay
Submits returns for needed articles via William Clark. Clark will go to Fredericksburg to seek to recruit a new file cutter to recast their files. If he succeeds, they won't need the files requested …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Stock, Tools
Reports that they are doing as well as can be expected. Believes to have a full stock within 8 or 9 months, if he can send the locks as requested. They have had peace since Mr. Miles left. Reports …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Repackaging of Powder; Refund for Mr. Miller's Barrels
Has sifted all powder that came from French in December 1795 and packed it into new barrels, and marked and renumbered as directed. Lists barrels and notations. Asks for credit for Mr. Miller's …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Receipt and Shipment of Flags; Encloses Salary Voucher
Reports receipt of flags. Sent them by stage to Schenectady to be delivered to Henry Dare, to be forwarded to Capt. Bruft, who has left Albany. Expresses concern about news from Mr. Dickenson. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Purchase of Stores and Request for Advance; Questions Application for Public Transportation
Requests purchase of stores through Mr. J. Harris and an advance from Major Craig to pay for the stores. If Mr. Harris is not in Hodgdon's employ, requests Hodgdon to destroy letter. Requests …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports President's Speech and Resolution in House of Delegates
Refers to the President's speech as evidence of his paternal regard of nation and property. Reports House of Delegates. Refers to the new bank.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Payment of Bill with an Improper Receipt
Letter, cannot send receipt of Lieutenant Guimpe until it is drawn on proper form.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Reports order for clothing cannot be fully complied with
Harris notes that the order for clothing cannot be fully complied with because of shortages.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Lack of Accountability, Staffing
Reports assignments at the Navy Yard: clerk, foreman--who calls the roll, his son--who pays the workmen. Doesn't know who has charge of the articles--the purveyor, the superintendent, or himself. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Examination of Powder
Reports examination of musket cartridges, many of which are damaged. Powder is often too wet. Compares musket powder with cannon powder. Suggests putting all powder away in barrels. Requests direction …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Discrepancies in Bolts Ordered and Bolts Delivered
Reports discrepancies between butt bolts delivered and timber bolts requested. Cannot return timber bolts unless all cases, casks, and boxes are opened and assorted. If the cases of sheet copper are …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Delay for Captain Simkins's Arrival at St. Mary's
Reports grave illness of Mrs. Clymer, which caused a hesitation for Captain Simkins to arrive at St. Mary's. Requests an extension for Simkins.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Death of Mr. Kennedy and Problems with his Property
Reports disagreeable news of death of Mr. Kennedy at Baltimore. Reports trouble assessing his property.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Arrival of Boxes and Shipment to West Point
James Manning reports that boxes received and forwarded to West Point.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Annual Examination of Public Store and Damaged Leather
Has just commenced the annual examination of public stores. The leather has been too long neglected, but he will do what he can to brush the cartouche boxes, shoes, valises. Will also air out all the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Activity with Medicine, Powder, and Military Stores
Received boxes of medicine for the engineers and artillerists. Has delivered some to Col. Rochefontaine, and he will probably send orders for the remainder within a few days. Encloses return of round …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Activity of Captain Lewis and Captain Bruff
Has been anxiously awaiting Captain Lewis. Reports movement of Captain Bruff's company of artillery and arrival at West Point.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Activity at Armory; Requests Payment
Submits return of work for February. Reports employment of Adam Bowser at the armory. Bowser wonders about his engagement in Philadelphia. Requests that in the future, Hodgdon not send larger than 100 …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Abrupt Departure of Mr. Dandridge
Reports sudden departure of Mr. Dandridge, based on unworthy motives, although he considers him a character of integrity.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Report Regarding Suspected Traitors
Wayne relates to McHenry the movements of Thomas Powers and Victor de Collot, two enemy agents operating in the Northwest Territory, and tells of his conversation with Colonel William St. Clair.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
