Collection
42,880 items

Captain Samuel Nicholson's pay
10/01/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that Captain Samuel Nicholson will receive his pay and subsistence from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Samuel Nicholson's pay
07/20/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, supervisor for the district of Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Price Has Not Settled His Accounts
05/20/1796 Letterbook CopySimmons complains that Captain Price has not submitted a single voucher or attempted to settle his accounts for years, despite being stationed very close to the Pay Master. He asks for McHenry's help …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Powers' debt
09/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Field that unless the balance due by Captain William Powers to the United States is paid, he will initiate a law suit against Powers for the recovery of the money. Powers indicated to Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Power's Balance
04/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyQuestions regarding the payment of the balance due to Captain William Power and whether it can be closed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Morris' recruiting account
11/07/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses Captain Morris' recruiting account. Informs Morris that the money for his recruiting account was forwarded to Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Mitchell's pay
10/31/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay and subsistence from John Chester, federal supervisor at Weathersfield, Connecticut
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Mitchell's pay
10/03/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification to Chester that he will receive funds that he is to pay to Captain Mitchell at Weathersfield for pay and subsistence for September.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Mitchell's pay
09/07/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDirects Chester to pay Captain Mitchell of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers his pay for the month of August.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Mitchell's pay
08/13/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that Mitchell will receive his pay from John Chester, federal supervisor in Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Miller's receipt roll
12/14/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt roll for Captain Miller, Lieutenant Bissen, and the men under Miller's command. Requests information on an unsigned receipt from the roll.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Miller's muster and pay rolls
11/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls. Money for the pay will be forwarded by John Chester, federal supervisor at Weathersfield, Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Miller's muster and pay roll
10/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of muster and pay roll. Money for the pay roll will be forwarded by John Chester, federal supervisor for Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain James Sever's pay
12/26/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain James Bruff report from Fort Niagara
11/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed his muster roll and shifts of detachments at Fort Niagara. Mentioned returned deserters and musicians. Enlistments due to expire soon. Discussed problem of soldiers deserting to Canada and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Captain Jacob Slough's accounts
04/27/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the state of Slough's accounts in the War Department. Simmons desires a settlement and requests Slough's accounts and vouchers
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Ingersoll's subsistence pay
09/14/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that Jackson is to transfer money to Captain George Ingersoll for his subsistence pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Ingersoll's Account
04/30/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyReceived Ingersoll's account of pay and subsistence. Forwards funds for travel to West Point. discusses particulars of the settlement of Ingersoll's account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Greaton's pay
10/26/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification to Jackson that he will receive funds that he is to pay to Captain Richard Greaton at Boston for his pay and subsistence for September. Cited in Jackson to Simmons, 11/03/1796.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Geaton's pay
10/26/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay and subsistence money from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor of Massachusetts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Donald Mitchell's pay
10/03/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay and subsistence from John Chester, federal supervisor for Connecticut
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
11/15/1796 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, Chapin discusses complaint against Wemple; discusses Indians; discusses Six Nations annuity.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
09/04/1796 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, discusses Indian murdered at Venango; discusses legal precedent for murdered Indian; discusses preemption rights of State of New York; discusses state rights and the Federal government; …
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
07/08/1796 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, asks for money on Six Nations behalf; discusses Indians accused of thefts; discusses Indian murdered at Fort Venango; discusses Six Nations annuity; asks for removal of settlers; discusses …
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
06/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, describes goods for Six Nations annuity; alludes to Treaty of 1794; discusses Indians and Indian life; informs re Britsh preparations to leave Niagara garrison; mentions free passage of boats.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
