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Commissioners' allowance for treaties
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Governor of New York. Secretary Knox discusses the allowance paid commissioners for holding treaties with the Indians.
John Jay PapersCommission paid
Notification to Simmons that he has received money for his commission for receiving and paying monies for the War Department. Cited in Simmons to Stevens 11/12/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Commission of Daniel Stevens, Superintendent Charleston South Carolina
Simmons certifies that $87.94 is due Daniel Stevens, Superintendent at Charleston South Carolina, being his commission on receiving and paying money for the Dept. of War between June 27, 1794 and Dec. …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Comments on Presidential Elections; Resolutions
Alludes to Adet's conduct; mentions foreign affairs; discusses presidential election. Refers to a pending resolution in the House of Delegates.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Comments on Indian Affairs, Rights of Choctaws
Discusses relationship between the Choctaw Nation and the US. Reports poor health. Expresses hopes for Six Nations and navigation rights on the Mississippi. Instructs on use of beads from Indian …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Commends Work of Isaac Craig; Stipulations as Deputy Quartermaster General
Commends Isaac Craig as commissary of military stores in Pittsburgh for 8 months in 1792. Lists money due. Col. Pickering requests that before money is paid, that Craig be informed of the stipulations …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Commandants Orders Enclosed Regarding Payment
Freeman enclosed Commandants Order to make payment to Richard Griffith as surgeon's mate to the corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Colonel James Hackett's salary
Notifies Hackett that he will receive his salary from Joshua Wentworth, federal supervisor for Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Clothing Wanted for the Ensuing Winter. Etc.
Lieutenant Dransy, on his way to Baltimore, will deliver to Hodgdon Rochefontaine's request for one trunk, one box, and a hat case. Upon his return to West Point, Dransy will take charge of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing to be Forwarded to Captain Preston
Hodgdon is asked to forward to Jones the originlnal or a copy of a letter in which clothing was to be forwarded to Captain Preston at Lynchburg. Apparently Jones' copy was accidentally destroyed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing on the Wagons Returning to Knoxville
Jones wants to know whether the wagons returning to Knoxville have space to include suits of clothing and, if so, how many? The Secretary of War wants to send a small supply to that quarter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Not Yet Come to Hand
Enclosed is Wilson's muster and pay rolls for the detachment under his command. He has not received the clothing that the Secretary of War pledged would be sent to his address.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Needed for the Soldiers of this State, Etc.
Among a number of other topics, Gaither expresses his disappointment that the hundred suits of clothing he expected to be on the sloop "William" were not there. He will soon need clothing for all the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Necessary for Winter Consumption, Etc.
The Commandant has directed Hale to forward an estimate of clothing needed for the winter consumption of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Hale emphasizes the plight of the men who need …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing has Saved the Lives of Many Soldiers
Lt. Col. Henry Gaither informs the Commissary of Military Stores that the shipment of clothing, arms, and accoutrement was timely in its arrival since it probably saved the lives of many soldiers. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for the Two Companies Going to the Southern
Captain Frye has informed Rochefontaine of the arrival of the clothing needed to complete the supply of the two companies going south. The garrison at West Point also should be supplied with needed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing
Clothing stores at Fort Washington accounted for in detail.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Closing William Power's Account
Requests that Field pay a sum of money owed by William Power required to close Power's accounts on the books of the War Department Accountants Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Close of the Election; Report about France
Reports on the close of a local election, in which one of the candidates only received one vote. Also discusses a rumor about the French.
James McHenry PapersClerk recommendation for the War Office
Recommends Stephen Hillis as clerk in the War Office.
James McHenry PapersCleaning French Arms with Sand, Etc.
Enclosed is an account of the repairs of arms duly certified by Captain Fleming, the amount of which should be transmitted to the Supervisor of New York since Cranch needs money,. The 31 cents for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claude Pourcheresse's pay and account
Notification that Nathaniel Gorham will deliver his pay and requests Pourcheresse's account be sent to the War Department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Claims Presented by the Kentucky Militia
Simmons objects to the nature of the claims of the Kentucky militia that they should be paid for services rendered. He emphasizes that it is necessary for every claimant to submit the proper …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
