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Processing Hodgdon's Warrant
Mr. Ditsco would have received Hodgdon's warrant had the Secretary of War been available though it could not have been paid due to some outstanding warrants being presented to the Treasurer. Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Processing Bills for Payment
Bill for transportation accepted, will inquire about fast payment. Noted Craig's receipt of blankets and shoes.
James Robertson PapersProceeds from Indian Trading Houses
McHenry asks Meredith to establish a separate account to be comprised of proceeds sent from Indian Trading Houses. An account should be created under the head, "War Department Indian Factories" and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirPrivates' bounty claims
Requests that Miller advise him as to whether the claims for bounty of privates Jese Kentner, John Kentner, James Drown, and Asa Smith are justified.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Private's bounty
Acknowledges receipt of the enlistment of Richard S. Sutton and receipt for his bounty. Advises Rodrigue to pay the remainder of his bounty in installments.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Private Enoch Smith, late of Captain Thompson's Company of Infantry 4th Sub Legion
Certification that $22.40 is due Private Enoch Smith, late of Captain Thompson's Company of Infantry 4th Sub Legion, being his pay from January 1 to June 18, 1795, the date of his discharge.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Printed list of the officers of the army enclosed
Clerk John Stagg submits list of officers of the army for Colonel David Henley. Requests that Henley deliver or forward accordingly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preventing Improper Applications
In order to prevent the improper application for stores, Rochefontaine recommends that commanding officers of detachments be required to submit estimates of their needs for clothing for five months …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Presidential Discretionary Use of Forces against French, Spanish
Discussion of quarantine and defensive force requiring compliance with France. Refers to use of artillerists, engineers, dragoons, and frigates at the discretion of the President. Speculates on Spain …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presents for the Chickasaws, Etc.
Among a number of matters, the author discusses the distribution of presents to the Chickasaws at Chickasaw Bluffs. He apologizes for his late communication which is due to a violent intermittent …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Power of attorney received
Notifies Lieutenant Lukens that he received his power of attorney authorizing his pay, subsistence, and forage as Sub Legionary Major in the 2nd Sub Legion to be paid to a second party
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Power of attorney
James Bennett writes John Nicholson with various military-related grievances; mentions power of attorney.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Powder, Ball, and Lead to Meet Events, Etc.
In order to do the repairs and alterations to the works and barracks a horse will be needed in addition to a number of building materials. Five tons of powder with ball and lead may be necessary to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder, Ball, & Lead Needed to Meet Events, Etc.
In order to do the repairs and alterations to the works and barracks a horse will be needed in addition to a number of building materials. Five tons of powder with ball and lead may be necessary to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder to Pittsburgh and Fort Washington
Major Craig is directed to send to Fort Washington the one ton of powder recently forwarded from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Two tons of powder, a portion of which is for cannon, should be sent to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder of Wheelin & Miller Taken by the Sheriff
The powder belonging to Wheelin & Miller was taken by the sheriff and put into the magazine at Philadelphia. The sheriff has since given an order to the keeper of the magazine to deliver it to Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Due from Wheelin & Miller
The Secretary of War has read Hodgdon's letter regarding the powder due the United States from Wheelin and Miller and asks that nothing more be done until proving the powder is prepared.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pourcheresse's pay
Notification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive the same.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Possible Embargo of French Products
Anderson is at loss relative to the purchase of French wheat because he does not know whether the differences with France will result in a serious breach between that country and the United States. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Plans for Defense against France and Spain to Protect Commerce
Reports quarantine and defensive draft needed for protection against France and Spain. Seeks protection of commerce. Requests artillerists, engineers, and troops.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Plans Between British and U.S. Regarding Indian Relations
Regrets over not relaying information of discussion between Captain Chisholm and the British Minister. Brief synopsis of plan related. Politics of Indian relations addressed. Discusses limiting the …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Pig Lead Instead of Sheet Lead for the "Constellation"
Hodgdon should send five tons of pig lead in lieu of five tons of sheet lead to Baltimore for the frigate "Constellation."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
