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Allowances Due Ensign Polk, Deposition of Thomas LeFevre
William Polk noted allowance due Ensign Polk from his time spent recruiting, in captivity, and marching prior to his departure for the West Indies. Wm. Polk also included a deposition from Thomas …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)All Spies Discharged Per Order of Sec. of War
Deserter from Ohio company still missing, all [spies] in county discharged per order of Secretary of War. Vouchers to be forwarded soon.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Alexander Scott's power of attorney
Returns copy of the power of attorney and assignment for the pay of Alexander Scott with a certificate.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Alarm Among the Underwriters and Shippers is Very Great
McHenry predicts that the merchants and traders of Baltimore will demand that the appropriations be made that will cause the treaty with the British to be put into effect.
Robert Oliver PapersAgents of Georgia Refuse to Sell Lands
The agents of the State of Georgia appointed to attend the meetings with the representatives of the Creek Nation have refused to sell any of their lands. The President is surprised that the agents …
Telamon Cuyler CollectionAffirming Arthur St. Clair's Position in the Northwest Territory
McHenry confirms St. Clair's official position with Indian affairs in the Northwest territory, and states he expects St. Clair to personally attend the investigation into the murder of two Indians at …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Affairs of Traders and Indians
Details on trading with Indians, politics, and daily developments with trade.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Affairs at Fort Niagara
Report from Fort Niagara on pay and other affairs of the garrison, including the need for improving a road through Indian (Six Nations) lands, an expected dinner with Indian chiefs, state and costs of …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Advice on future payments to workmen for services
Advice on future payments to workmen for services.
James McHenry PapersAdvances of pay
Notifies Holt that the Secretary of War has authorized advances of his pay, which have been paid to Samuel Hodgdon, per Holt's order.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Advances from Personal Purse for Lieut. Robinson
Lieut. Robinson applied to Rochefontaine for an advance of money for the move of his family to Charleston, Robinson paid from personal purse. Men enlisted by Capt. Thompson applied for bounty due …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Advances for the Indian Trade
Respecting the advance to be laid on the goods destined for the Indian trade, McHenry's directions are that only one-third of the cost of the goods be added, which should equal the expense of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirAdvance to Major Tousand
Cover letter for transmitting documentation of an advance of pay Fish made to Major Tousand
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Advance Received
Notification of pay received for interpreters and seven Chickasaws en route to visit President of U.S. in Philadelphia.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Advance pay warrant
Notifies Rivardi that the Secretary of War has issued him a warrant for three months advance pay, which he is to receive from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Advance pay to Major Rivardi
Notifies Major Rivardi that the Secretary of War has decided to advance him two hundred thirty-two dollars in pay and that he will receive the money from Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor in New York
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Advance pay for Major Hunt
Directs Jackson to pay Major Thomas Hunt at Watertown Massachusetts an advance on his pay and forage account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Advance pay
Directs Fish to pay three months of advance pay to Major Rivardi 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)Advance of pay
Notification that the Secretary of War has approved his request for an advance of his pay and that he will receive his pay from Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor in New York.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Adopt the Useful Ways of the White People
Pickering advises the Indians to "adopt the useful ways of the white people." He admits that it will not be easy for them to abandon their hunting culture but warns that game is becoming scarce. To …
Timothy Hopkins Rare Books, Washington Irving Collection, Life of Washington V: I, Part II, P: 435 (Behind)Admonishment to a Paymaster
Simmons admonishes Price for his delinquency in submitting his accounts and vouchers for the pay of one of the Army's sub-legions.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Addressed to Tellico Block House
"Tellico Block House in the care of David Henley."
Timothy Pickering Papers
