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Pay & Expenses of Captain Greaton
Simmons certifies that $189.81 is due Captain Richard Henry Greaton, being the balance of his recruiting expenses, pay, and subsistence through August 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Pay & Subsistence of Captain Jacob Slough
Simmons certifies that $104.40 is due Capt. Jacob Slough for his pay and subsistence for October and November 1795 and for subsisting his waiter for the same period.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Paucity of Iron and Steel at Springfield
Ames promises to forward a sample musket constructed at the Springifield Armory as soon as he can find a vessel travelling to Philadelphia. He discusses the situation relative to supplies of iron and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns of Clothing Available for Potential Contractors
Enclosed is a copy of the estimate of clothing sent to the Secretary of the Treasury. Patterns for every article mentioned in the estimate should be ready for the inspection of persons who want to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pattern Articles for Sergeants' and Musicians' Clothing
Pattern articles should be made of the sergeants' and musicians' clothing to be inspected by the persons willing to contract for the production of those items. The patterns must be of the same quality …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passage to St. Marys for Doctor McCrea
Passage to St. Marys should be arranged for Doctor McCrea which will be funded by the public. However, he will have to pay for the necessary supplies for the voyage himself.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passage by Water for Dr. McCrea
"You will be pleased to furnish a passage by water to Georgia for Dr. McCrea and the usual allowance for his subsistence."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Paperwork and Authorization
Packet of vouchers received which were sent to Hodgdon through the War Office. In explaining how he classifies articles listed in returns Hodgdon noted that he does not permit more than 30 articles …
James Robertson PapersPapers for examination
Instructs Polk to forward certain papers requiring examination to the War Department accountant's office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Paper Sufficient for Cartridges
Mr. Harris should be directed to forward as many papers as will be necessary to make fifty paper cartridges, each of which will hold sixteen pounds of cannon powder. The paper should be made up into …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Paid twice
Discusses the circumstance and resolution of Balfour being paid twice in error for the same period - one payment made to his wife and one made to him at his Army post
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Packages Shipped by the Brig "Welcome Return"
The packages shipped by the brig "Welcome Return" for the troops at Colerain and the box for Mr. Seagrove were received in good order and shipped in a schooner bound for that post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Outstanding Balance of Debt
Packet containing post notes for Maj. Kirkpatrick received and will be forwarded. Special request for attention to accounts and outstanding balance with Quartermaster General to be "negotiated".
James Robertson PapersOutlines Transition to Treaty of Canandaigua Annuities Stipuatlions
Refers to impending Indian war and British war and treaty with the Six Nations and supplies furnished without regard to previous stipulations. Announces changes to stipulated annuities, known as the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Plan for Civilizing Cherokees
Requests report of Cherokee Nation. Laments lack of success in civilizing the Indians. Suggests weaning Indians from hunting and trapping. Refers to the President's plan. Suggests that women are more …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Instructions for Storekeepers
Sends instructions for storekeepers, purveyors, and public supplies. Lists expectations for books and military purchases.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Appropriate Action in regard to Charges by Brigadier Wilkinson against General Wayne
Reports tranquility with the Indians. Requests review of charges against General Wayne by Brigadier Wilkinson by the heads of departments as a measure of justice for the public. Questions appropriate …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Accounts for Indian Agent Israel Chapin
War Department accountant has requested information on accounts of Israel Chapin, deputy commissioner for Indian affairs for the Six Nations. Explains discrepancies in vouchers and accounts for Indian …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Osborne departs for Governor's Island
The letter informs Jones that Osborne is setting off this day for Governors Island.
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Osborn's departure to Governor's Island and wish to resume his commission
The letter informs Jones that Osborn wrote from West Point acknowledging Jones' previous letter and communicating Osborn's intend to depart for Governor's Island. Since his arrival there Osborn has …
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Osborn explaining his submission of his commission for resignation
Discussing and explaining Osborn's submitting his commission for resignation, primarily the perceived injustice of Col. Rochefontaine's behavior.
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Ordnance Receipt Rolls Enclosed
Fleming in correspondence with Fish for money to reimburse troops. Ordnance receipts and vouchers enclosed. Measurements of public buildings and estimates of cost to be sent with next post. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Orders to Prove Powder for Gen. Wayne
In anticipation of Gen. Waynes campaign, McHenry ordered casks of powder to be proved and forwarded.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
