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Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
05/18/1796 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, informs re British steps to leave Niagara; alludes to Jay's Treaty; discusses land claims; discusses White encroachment; mentions Congress.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
04/29/1796 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, mentions Mohawk land claim; informs re number of British troops to the Westward; discusses British posts on frontier; alludes to Jay's Treaty; discusses pioneers and frontier life; discusses …
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Blackburn's pay
11/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay and subsistence from Edward Carrington, federal supervisor in Virginia. Gives the price of an officer's ration on furlough.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Capt. Mitchell's pay in advance
11/29/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification to Fish that he will receive funds that he is to pay to Captain Mitchell at New York for his pay in advance.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Capt. Jacob Slough's bond
10/17/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Slough that the bond in which he is associated with his son, Capt. Jacob Slough, for the settlement of Jacob's account with the War Office must be complied with or Simmons will refer the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Capt. Geoge Fleming Statement of Monies Paid to Corps
10/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman inclosed statement of monies by Captain George Flemings paid by him to the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Capt McRea's pay and Lt. Robeson's receipts
11/25/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Lt. Robeson that he has paid Captain McRea two months pay in advance. Requests that Lt. Robeson send in his receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Can the President Declare a Court Martial?
07/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHe believes the President ex officio as Commander in Chief has the power to order a court martial. But it seems like a bad idea. Offers a suggestion on how to conduct the business.
James McHenry Papers
Caleb Gibbs' Salary
04/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Gibbs that he will receive his salary from Nathaniel Gorham
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Caleb Gibbs' salary
07/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Gibbs that his salary will be paid as soon as a supervisor for the Boston district is appointed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Caleb Gibbs' pay
10/07/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Gibbs that his account for compensation was approved and that he will receive the money 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)
Caleb Gibbs' pay
08/08/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor of Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Caleb Gibbs' pay
01/06/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been received 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)
Cadet Triplett's money
12/14/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests to know whether Carrington received the money he was supposed to have paid to Cadet Triplett at Norfolk.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
C. Freeman, Esq., Agent of the War Dept. in Georgia, Paid
03/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAgreeable to Simmons requests, Stevens made several payments to C. Freeman, enclosed receipts from Freeman.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Bryant's pay
11/09/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification 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)
Bryant's account
05/17/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Bryant's "account current"; the balance due Bryant to be paid to William Lyman.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Brass Field Pieces on Public Property?
07/26/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War wants Jones to inform him whether the brass field pieces in the hands of the militia at Charleston are on United States property.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Box of Books from London
06/03/1796 Autograph Letter SignedOlney informs McHenry that on the Sloop "Venus," he will receive the box of books shipped from London on the "Lydia." Captain Allen of the "Lydia" charges no freight so McHenry will only have to pay …
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.
Bounty reimbursed and a sergeant paid
07/20/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he can receive reimbursement from Mr. Fleming for bounty money advanced to Jonathan Parsons and that the pay for Sergeant John Brassbridge has been forwarded .
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty pay to Captain Miller's soldiers
06/30/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDirects that Fleming pay Captain Edward Miller the money for the "retained bounties" owed to the soldiers enlisted by Miller.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty paid and premium for an enlistment
11/22/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Captain McRea that Mr. Freeman, temporary paymaster at West Point, will pay him the "bounty paid and premium" for enlisting John Garrett
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty Due Sergeant Morrell
04/06/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Morris has settled his account with the paymaster and requests bounty for Sergeant Indah Morrell who has applied for it on several occasions.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Bounty and premium for three recruits
11/07/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Fish that he receive funds for the payment of the "bounty and premium for three recruits" to Captain Staats Morris of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty and premium for recruiting
08/23/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification to Fish that he will receive funds to pay to Captain Staats Morris at West Point for bounty paid to two recruits and the "premium" for enlisting the recruits
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
