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Early pay for Captain Littlefield's men at West Point
Notifies Vischer that due to the mistake of Nehemiah Freemen in paying Captain Littlefield's men for August, Vischer is to use the money Simmons sent for that purpose to pay them for September.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Duties With Respect to the Indian Trading Houses
Instructions given by McHenry to John Harris that define Harris's duties as Keeper of Military Stores, particularly as they relate to the Indian Trading Houses.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirDuties of A Superintendent of Construction For A Frigate
Letter, describes superintendent's duties in the construction of Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDUPLICATE:Critique of Capt. Dickenson
Freeman recounted the contents of letter to Howell and critiqued Capt. Dickenson's method of account keeping. Freeman offered solutions on accountability for receipts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Duplicate Receipts from Capt. George Fleming
Enclosed are the duplicate receipts for Captain George Fleming and since Cranch is charged for the sum shown therein, he wants Simmons to transmit his receipt to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Muster Roll Enclosed
As ordered by the Secretary of War. Wilson encloses a duplicate muster roll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate letters including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments
Duplicate letter including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments for Chisholm and other agents of Indian Department. Simmons questions some of the claims; disallows some, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate letter advising on proper settlement of Indian Department accounts
Duplicate letter including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments for Chisholm and other agents of Indian Department. Simmons questions some of the claims; disallows some, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Due to Health, Request for Pay Through Irregular Channel
Mitchell plans to visit West Point when his furlough ends. He asks Simmons to send his pay and subsistence to Colonel Chester.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Drawing Pay for the Current Month
In order to make up the balance he owes the United States, Rivardi has omitted his name from recent payrolls. However, the state of his affairs will require him to draw pay for the current month,.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Draught showing where to place pumps on frigate
Draught is not complete but should be suitable to show where to place the pumps on frigate. When Josiah Fox returns, will submit more suitable draught.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDragoons, Troop Movements, Creek Hostility
In a largely illegible letter, Wayne seems to be reporting on the state of the military deployment in the southwest that is a response to the hostile actions of the Creek Indians. Also addresses the …
Anthony Wayne PapersDraft to the head of frigate construction at Boston
Draught drawn for the head of frigate construction at Boston. Asks for confirmation that it is brought to hand.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDoubts of Funds from War Department Sufficiently Covering Debts
Fleming doubted money sent from War Department would be sufficient to cover all debts contracted by the United States. Copy of letter from Rochefontaine to Gen. [].
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Documents Stolen
Saddle bags of courier were broken into, and bills stolen. Advises suspending payment of bills in order to foil "villains" who stole bills during transport.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Documents Received
Acknowledged receipt of muster and pay rolls and Act of Congress.
James Robertson PapersDocuments needed
Requests that Gibson send documents required for an examination of his accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Documentation of Supplies Received
Post notes received, more details on packages and supplies not contained on return noted. Craig asks several questions regarding submission of proper return.
James Robertson PapersDocumentation
Packet just received does not answer Hodgdon's requests. Hodgdon wants to know the quantity of stores, manner of consumption, and who consumed the stores. Information missing to complete receipts.
James Robertson PapersDo Not Trust Professions or Promises
McHenry expresses his wish that the instructions have been received and that Oliver will urge the return of Mr. Smith.
Robert Oliver PapersDiverting Goods Expressly Purchased for the Indians, Etc.
McHenry advises Edward Price to expect an invoice from Samuel Hodgdon to ship goods to the trading house at Coleraine. McHenry provides guidance regarding requests by US military officers in garrison …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirDissenting opinion on the subject of the Jay Treaty
John Steele writes to McHenry that he disagrees with the administration's view of the Jay Treaty, arguing that the federal government had agreed to stay neutral in the conflict between Britain and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Dispute over Superior Officer
Freeman thanks Simmons for information regarding his duties as paymaster. He says that the Commandant at his post has ordered him to follow the directions of the Commandant, not Simmons. He outlines …
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