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Request for arms and articles for crew of frigate Constitution at Boston
08/10/1797 LetterbookRequest to Samuel Hodgdon to deliver arms and ammunition stores for the frigate Constitution at Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To- No image
Request for Appropriation to Make Repairs to Forts
06/03/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRequest for list of ports and forts that require maintenance. Notification that few repairs or alterations have been made to fortifications, and military needs money to make such repairs along with …
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Request for Application of Payment
10/02/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Craig Lieutenant Charles Martin of 2nd Regiment is indebted to the United States $23.89, and Martin is ready to settle debt. Simmons requests Craig make immediate application to him …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Request for Anchor for Frigate Constellation
09/18/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFrigate Constellation required a heavy anchor to "keep her from accidents during heavy squalls or spurts of wind,". McHenry requested an update on the one he requested had been transferred from …
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Request for Advice on Trade Agreement with France
04/19/1797 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedMcHenry submitted estimates for cost and particulars related to mounting an defense force necessary for negotiation with France overseas. Requested Hamilton's advice on the proposing new trade …
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Request for Advice on Payment of Justices of Peace
09/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed accounts current accompanied by vouchers. Notification that applications were made to repay Justices of the Peace for their service in providing oaths of service to officers. Freeman …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Request for Advice from Hamilton on Negotiations with France
04/14/1797 Contemporary Copy of LetterMcHenry requested Hamilton's opinion on the topic of negotiations with France as requested by John Adams on behalf of the President. Enclosed letter from Adams contains questions on recent insult by …
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Request for Adjustment of Accounts
10/04/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRichard Allison, late Surgeon General charged with money received of Caleb Swan, Paymaster General. Sundry expenditures for the Hospital Department are settled at the Treasury. Simmons enclosed the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for accounting of monies
01/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Buchanan provide his account and vouchers for monies received from the War Office 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)
Request for accounting of monies
01/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests an accounting from Westfall for monies received from the War Department and charged to his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for accounting for monies
01/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Caperton provide his account and vouchers for monies received from the War Office 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)
Request for Account Information or Refund; Captain Thomas Sandford
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons urgently requests account details regarding monies advanced to Sandford by Presley Neville for pay of militia to suppress an insurrection in Pennsylvania. Money was advanced to Sanford by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund to William Giles, late a Captain in Colonel Campbell's Regiment in Virginia
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons urgently requests account details regarding monies advanced to Captain Giles by Presley Nevill for pay of militia to suppress an insurrection in Pennsylvania. Money was advanced to Giles by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund to Walter Leak for pay of militia to suppress rebellion in Western Pennsylvania
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons urgently requests account details regarding monies advanced to Leak by Pressley Neville for pay of militia to suppress an insurrection in western Pennsylvania. Money was advanced to Leak by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund to Treasurer of United States
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons urgently requests account details regarding monies advanced to MacDonald by Presley Neville for pay of militia to suppress an insurrection in Pennsylvania. Money was advanced to MacDonald by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund to Thomas Peyton commander Virginia Cavalry Militia
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons urgently requests account details regarding monies advanced to Peyton by Pressley Neville for pay of militia to suppress an insurrection in Pennsylvania. Money was advanced to Peyton by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund to Lynn Shackleford, late paymaster Colonel Hunter's Regiment Virginia Militia, employed in suppression of insurrection, western Pennsylvania 1794
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons urgently requests account details regarding monies advanced to Shackleford by Presley Neville for pay of militia to suppress an insurrection in western Pennsylvania 1794. Money was advanced to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund to Joseph O'Bannon, late a Captain of Virginia militia cavalry
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons urgently requests account details regarding monies advanced to O'Bannon by Presley Nevill for pay of militia to suppress an insurrection in Pennsylvania. Money was advanced to O'Bannon by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund to John James, late a Captain in Virginia Militia Cavalry
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons urgently requests account details regarding monies advanced to James by Presley Nevill for pay of militia to suppress an insurrection in Pennsylvania. Money was advanced to Captain James by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund regarding monies advanced to Captain Cornelius O'Laughlin by Pressley Neville for pay of Virginia militia to suppress an insurrection in western Pennsylvania in 1794
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons urgently requests account details regarding monies advanced to Captain Cornelius O'Laughlin by Presley Nevill for pay of militia to suppress an insurrection in Pennsylvania in 1794. Money was …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for account Information or refund Major James Stevenson, Virginia Militia
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests account details regarding monies advanced to Stevenson by Pressley Neville for pay of militia to suppress an insurrection in Pennsylvania. Money was advanced to Stevenson by warrants, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund George Deneale, late a Captain in Virginia Militia of Cavalry
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyMoney advanced to Deneale by warrant for pay of Virginia militia called up to suppress an insurrection in the Western counties of Pennsylvania 1794 must be refunded to War Office since no vouchers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund Abner Austin, late paymaster Captain Singleton's Company Virginia Militia Artillery
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyMoney advanced to Austin by warrant for pay of Captain Singleton's company of Virginia militia artillery called up to suppress an insurrection in the Western counties of Pennsylvania 1794 must be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyMoney advanced to Price by James Mott, Treasurer of New Jersey, for pay of 2nd New Jersey regiment commanded by Capt. Joseph Stull called up to suppress an insurrection in the Western counties of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information or Refund
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyMoney advanced to Gale for pay of his Maryland militia called up to suppress an insurrection in the Western counties of Pennsylvania. The money that was issued to said regiment must be refunded to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
