Collection
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Financial Documents and Request for Clothing
Notification of enclosed vouchers and former Quartermaster General's accounts. Hopes that summer clothing is being shipped for Col. Butler's garrison.
James Robertson PapersFinancial Documents
Enclosed vouchers of provisions issued to militia, will include expenditures for the third quarter by the next post.
James Robertson PapersFinancial Documents
Receipt and shipment of financial documents. Request to forward letter to Colonel O'Hara. Craig anxious to finish his work soon in order to spend some time on Philadelphia.
James Robertson PapersFailing to Aid Mr. Jefferson's Election
McHenry ruminates on a declamatory appeal to the people against the government arguing that laws should be repealed, court decisions should be annulled; vessels should be restored and a general change …
William Vans MurrayExtract Regarding Artillery
Suggests submitting an extract from Chapin's letter regarding movement to the British side of Niagara to Fenno's paper for inclusion, provided that the information is authentic
Dreer CollectionExtract of warrants drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer of the United States.
Summaries of warrants drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer of the United States in September 1795 and December 1796. In favor of: Edward Carrington; John McKee; Captain John Wade; Captain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Letter on Subject of Location for Block House and Barracks
Craig strongly recommends lots No. 37 and 38 in the town of Waterford for the barracks and block house. The lots are to be sold at auction, and cannot be reserved. Craig therefore bought them in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Letter from the Secretary of War to Major Freeman Requesting Appointment
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of War to Major Constant Freeman requesting appointment of proper person to execute orders given to Freeman during his absence.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of letter from Secretary of War to David Henley on claims and compensation for Indian damage
William Simmons addresses compensation for damage committed by Indians. He refers to the act to regulate trade and intercourse with Indian tribes and to preserve peace on the frontiers. Discusses …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)Extract of letter from David Henley to Secretary of War on destruction by Indians and claims for compensation
From Knoxville, Henley reports that some Indians during friendly visits to settlements, have destroyed corn. Attibutes this to Choctaws and Chickasaws. He has appointed someone to look into …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)Extract of a Letter from the Secretary of War to David Henley
Notes protocol to be followed regarding compensation for injuries sustained due to interaction with Indians. Enclosed copy of act "to regulate trade and intercourse."
David Henley PapersExtract of a letter from the Secretary of State to the Secretary at War
Letter, describes complaints concerning Oneida blacksmith; advises dismissing blacksmith from Oneida.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionExtract of a letter from Hodgdon to Chapin dated 1 Sep 1796
Letter, informs re shipment of Six Nations annuity goods; discusses supplies delivered in 1794.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionExpressing a Desire for Minute Details
Pike writes of issues affecting Fort Massac and the western part of the Northwest territory. He acknowledges receiving Wilkinson's letter of May 6th. He will not make any improvements to the post.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Expresses Indignation about Publication of Manifests
Expresses indignation of insults at publication of manifests.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explanation of Expenses Incurred on Furlong and at New Port
Lovell accounts for expenses incurred while at New Port, he is upset Simmons denied claims for reimbursement related to his duties, pursuing deserters, etc.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation of Different Opinions about Accounting Procedures
Letter, discusses differences between Freeman and Rochefontaine regarding lodging of pay rolls and other accounting procedures.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Explanation Letter
Mentions several letters to Howell and explanatory letters which were enclosed, but are no longer attached to letter.
Dreer CollectionExplanation for Money Rendered for Pursuing Deserters
Mitchell explained order by Major Toussard to pursue deserters and the reimbursement of expenses, as requested by Major Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Expenses of the Accountant's Office
Estimate of monies necessary to be appropriated by Congress for the expenses of the War Department Accountant's Office for the coming year. Lists salaries of employees and contingent expenses
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Expenses of Tench Francis, purveyor of supplies
Simmons certifies that $433.89 is due Tench Francis, Purveyor of Supplies, for sundry expenses attending three St. Regis Indians and their Interpreter from Feb. 26 to March 26, 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Lieutenant Jonathan Robeson
Simmons certifies that $36.37 is due Lieutenant Jonathan Robeson for expenses from West Point, New York to Baltimore, Maryland on public business.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Hagner certifies that $17 is due Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, for his servant's passage and stage hire from West Point, New York to Philadelphia.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
