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Vouchers needed
02/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Hand provide his vouchers for monies paid to him for the pay of wagon hire for transporting rifles to Pittsburgh so that Simmons can settle his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
02/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Clendinen provide vouchers for monies paid to him for the pay of the militia of Kenhawa County and charged to him so that Simmons can close his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
01/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to settle Guion's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
01/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to settle Haskell's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
01/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to settle Preston's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers Deposited Examined
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyVouchers deposited by Nevill relative to the pay of the militia called out to suppress an insurrection in the western counties of Pennsylvania in 1794 were examined. Simmons wrote the various …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers and receipts for soldiers' pay
04/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of vouchers that will be credited to his account at the War Department. Notes expenses for pursuing a deserter. Relays instructions from the Secretary of War on charging "express …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers and accounts
06/24/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyVouchers for bounties and contingencies will be credited to Hale's account. Requests another copy of an account. Cited in Hale to Simmons, 06/30/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Voucher needed
03/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests a voucher of James Stephenson needed to settle his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Various pay matters that require attention and a request for more frequent reports
02/06/1797 Letter SignedDiscusses the settlement of an account, the abstract provisions and forage supplied to Captain Webb's troop of dragoons, the pay of Lieut. Wright, and the need for more frequent and detailed reports …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Value of Buildings and Forwarded Supplies
05/19/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRecounted the construction of buildings at Fort Pitt. Buildings were made of logs and are decayed, in addition they were built on private land which was recently sold to private citizens. Craig …
James Robertson Papers
US Relationship with Spain
07/25/1797 Autograph DraftMentions recent difficulties with his house. Questions President's discretion with Congressional agreements. Refers to US relationship with Spain. Expresses hope against war.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Urging of Careful Inspection of Officer Applications; Notification of Worthless Private
08/1797 Extract of LetterUrges McHenry to carefully consider those who have applied for commissions in the army, that the force's respectability be maintained. Mentions a Levi Lane, a "worthless" private in a company of …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.
Urgent Request for Procurement of Compliance
10/23/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons enclosed a letter to Mr. Paul McDermot late of the Cavalry. Simmons requested Henley deliver the letter to McDermot and procure a compliance quickly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Updates on War Office to Secretary of War: Yellow Fever
09/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons writes from outside Philadelphia. Presumably some of the staff has relocated outside of Philadelphia as a result of the Yellow Fever epidemic. Simmons received 2 letters from John McHenry that …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Update on Warrants Issued
10/04/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons wrote Henley enclosing abstract from Warrants in Warrant Book. Warrrant No. 2307 issued in favor of Meeker Cochran in full for a bill of exchange drawn by Benjamin Hawkins. Other warrants …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Update on Recruiting Under Col Rochefontaine
11/18/1797 Autograph Letter SignedFrye encloses recruiting account and vouchers for Governors Island. He has insufficient money to pay full bounty to some of the men. He will send other recruiting accounts when he has the necessary …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Unsigned Muster Rolls with Explanation
12/18/1797 Autograph Letter SignedFleming gave account of delinquency of Colonel Rochefontaine in signing muster rolls for his troops. Enclosures in 12/04/97 Rochefontaine to Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Unsettled Account Explained
09/13/1797 LetterbookUnsettled account notification just received by Farley who was unaware of the status of his accounts. Farley provided account details.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Unlocking the Mystery
07/25/1797 Letter fragmentThe author cites suspicions respecting an unnamed person. He believes that examining his correspondence might unlock the mystery and confirm either his innocence or guilt. Considering his high station …
Special Folder
Unknown Business
03/23/1797 Autograph Signed DraftSkinner informs Simmons that it took over fifty days for Simmons' letter to reach him. He says that Simmons' office is unknown to him so the business stated in the letter should be brought to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Uniformity of Dress on Ships of War
08/24/1797 Letter SignedRegulations establishing uniformity of dress by the officers, Marines, and others on board the ships of war in service of the United States.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Uniformity of Dress on Ships of War
08/24/1797 Letter SignedEnclosed are the regulations establishing uniformity of dress by the officers, Marines, and others on board the ships of war in service of the United States.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Uniform Requirments
08/24/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentOutline of specific uniform requirements for officers in army.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)- No image
Uniform Design for the Navy of the United States of America
08/24/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentLists in full detail the parameters for uniforms.
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