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Instructions to Pay Bounties
02/20/1796 LetterbookInstructs Freeman to pay the correct bounty due to the men enlisted by Capt. Richard Blackburn.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Assistant Storekeeper
01/12/1796 LetterbookInforms Fish that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 75 dollars to pay the assistant storekeeper at West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Assistant Engineer
01/29/1796 LetterbookInforms Kilty that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 357 dollars for the compensation of Alexander De Leyritz, an assistant engineer of the fortifications at Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Artillerists and Engineers
01/15/1796 LetterbookInforms Carrington that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 114 dollars to deliver to William Graves at Norfolk for the pay of a detachment of artillerists and engineers under the command of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay a Detachment
02/24/1796 LetterbookInforms Fish, Supervisor at New York, that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 80 dollars due to a detachment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Indian Agent to the Creeks & Other Indians South of the Ohio
09/08/1796 Letterbook CopyOfficial commission and instructions for Benjamin Hawkins, as Principal Temporary Agent for Indian Affairs, within the Indian Nations South of the Ohio, and North of the Territorial Line. Includes …
John Adams Papers
Instructions to Deputy Paymaster & Storekeeper for Tennessee
08/13/1796 Letter SignedAppoints Hillis as deputy paymaster & military storekeeper for Tennessee. Instructions from the Comptroller of the Treasury and the Accountant of the War Department follow, addressing record- and …
John Adams Papers
Instructions to Deliver Funds to West Point
01/19/1796 LetterbookInforms Fish that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 3000 dollars to send to George Fleming at West Point. Also instructs Fish to pay Mrs E. C. Sophia Roberts the sum of 115 dollars on account of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Deliver Funds to West Point
01/15/1796 LetterbookInforms Fish that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 207 dollars to be delivered to George Fleming at West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Deliver Funds to Springfield Armory
02/25/1796 LetterbookInforms Gorham, Supervisor at Boston, that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 500 dollars for John Bryant, on the account of the armory at Springfield.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Army Officer Commanding in Tennessee, Relative to Relations to the Indians
09/09/1796 Letterbook CopyInstructs the U.S. Army officer commanding in Tennessee in how to coordinate enforcement of the recent act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indians with the new Indian agent for the region, …
John Adams Papers
Instructions to Army Officer Commanding In Georgia, Relative to Relations with the Indians
09/09/1796 Letterbook CopyInstructs the presiding U.S. Army officer in Georgia (Major Constant Freeman) in his powers, relating to the sending of a new Indian agent to manage trade & intercourse with the Creek, Choctaw, and …
John Adams Papers
Instructions on the manner of securing floor timbers
03/15/1796 LetterbookInstructions provided on the manner of securing the floor timbers with copper bolts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Instructions on Storekeeping
1796 Autograph Letter SignedInstructions on storekeeping policy and procedure.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Instructions on Payroll and Muster for 3 Soldiers
02/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses documents relating to three soldiers and gives instructions regarding muster and pay rolls.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Instructions for Superintendent of Military Stores
11/11/1796 Letterbook CopyLays out instructions for office of Superintendent of Military Stores, including inspection & reporting on the condition of supply houses, armories, arsenals, etc.; proper record keeping; and …
John Adams Papers
Instructions for Sloop William
04/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe captain of the sloop William will deliver his cargo, then follow the orders of Mr. Edward Price, then will return to Philadelphia.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)- No image
Instructions for Proofing Cannons
09/27/1796 Printed DocumentDescribes water proof and proof of powder with instructions for Examiners.
Printed Versions 
Instructions for Keeper of Military Stores
11/11/1796 Letterbook CopyAppoints John Harris Storekeeper of articles pertaining to the Department of War [military stores], and transmits regulations for that office. These address: inventorying & record-keeping, the receipt …
John Adams Papers
Instructions for Foreman Cheeseman in wake of sudden departure of Josiah Fox for Boston
07/30/1796 LetterbookIn wake of sudden and unexpected departure of Josiah Fox, War Office provides instructions to Forman Cheeseman, naval constructor at New York regarding the relocation of frigate timbers to Corlear's …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Instructions for Dealing with Contractors
08/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedUncertainty in receiving flour from late contractor M. Ernest, Craig awaiting instructions on verity of contract.
James Robertson Papers
Instructions and Reimbursement
08/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLetter containing bank notes issued by late Quartermaster General received. Requests Secretary of War's decision on being compensated for additional services in ordnance and clothing departments.
James Robertson Papers
Instructions about Construction of Frigate and Supplies
07/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedResponds to inquiries about frigate. Instructions about supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Instructions about Cherokee Borders, Indian Agent, and Frigate-Building
07/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to communication with the President about the Cherokee boundaries according to the Treaty of Holston. Questions appointment of Indian agent. Agrees with Mr. Wolcott about building of frigate …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Instructions & Order for Delivery of Uniform Clothing to the Garrisons
10/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses instructions for the immediate selection and delivery of uniform clothing to the garrisons, ordering Wallington to carry them out, as Col. Meigs, the officer to whom the instructions are …
John Wallington MSS
