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No Bounty Available for New Enlisted Men
Enclosed is the muster and pay roll of the detachment under Wilson's command. He has enlisted two handsome young men but has paid no bounty since he has neither instructions nor money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Articles Received or Delivered at the Navy Yard
"I have not received into the Naval Yard or delivered any article from the 1st to the 31st August 1796 inclusive."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Night Heads Raised with Frigate's Stern
Some man had reported that the night heads were not raised with the stern of the frigate, but Truxton assures Fox that they were bolted to the apron and have been raised.
Josiah Fox PapersNicholson's Pay & Rations
Nicholson asks that he be provided with his pay and rations for the last quarter which is due only six days hence.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)News of the Day
Murray writes a breezy, friendly letter to McHenry, in which he discusses local politics, and general news.
James McHenry PapersNews from Fort Wayne
Major Hamtramck reports on current affairs at Fort Wayne, and adds that Major Henfrer is headed down the Wabash River to visit various Indian nations. Encloses returns of the garrison, and some …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Neglect in the Preparation of Returns
In addition to enclosing the account of public stores furnished Ensign David Thompson, an examination by Langham of copies of returns has revealed a degree of neglect in their preparation. Therefore, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Necessity for Ordering Infantry Privates' Vests
Having only six infantry private's vests in the store, Harris is not able to comply with Major Craig requisition for fifty complete vests. An order for vests of this description is required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Names of Sick Officers
Mills sends the names of the officers who reported sick this morning.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Return for July 1796, Etc.
Quincy transmits his return for July 1796 as well as the receipts for articles delivered to Jeremiah Hill and Gabriel Hale.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Respects to Your Family, Etc.
Sargent pays his respects to Hodgdon's family. He has only just arrived in Cincinnati. He mentions a book or other publication by a McKerrie who has traveled very far north.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Request for Some Money
Enclosed are the estimates of the pay roll, muster roll, and return of articles for March 1796. Ames requests money which he finds useful for private affairs, is necessary and essential in the public, …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)My Request for Field Pieces, Etc.
The Governor responded to the request for field pieces by reporting that militia had them and he did not wish to disarm them. Kalteisen notes that he has a few stands of arms but they are in need of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Machine for Proving Powder
Leacock extols the benefits of proving public powder using his machine. He feels he deserves a contract and a patent for his new device.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)My Land Purchase
Enclosed is a letter from Captain Turner regarding Sargent's land purchase.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Great Astonishment!
Houdin expresses his astonishment that Hodgdon's letter was not forwarded to Mr. Dickenson. He had asked the stage driver if he knew Mr. Dickenson and the man replied that he knew him well. In the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Accounts for the First Quarter of 1796
Sprig transmits his account for the first quarter of 1796. The appropriate amounts should be remitted through Nicholas Fish at New York.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)My Account for the Amount Due
In response to Simmons' letter, Claghorn forwards his account for the amount due him as his salary as a constructor at the Navy Yard. He will be obliged if Simmons directs the money to be sent to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musters of Colonel Harrison's Regiment
Discusses the musters of Colonel Harrison's Regiment of Artillery, in particular the case of Edmond Brooke.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Muster, receipt, and pay rolls
Triplett's muster and pay roll and his receipt roll received and examined. Notifies Triplett that he will receive the amount of his pay roll from Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Muster, pay, and receipt rolls. Sergeant's premium
Acknowledges receipt of muster, pay, and receipt rolls. Sergeant Easton's account for a premium for apprehending another soldier (probably a deserter) not allowed by Simmons
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
