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Payment to Major James Grant, Tennessee
10/04/1797 Document SignedCaptain Lewis, 3d U.S. Regiment and messenger to the committee, states that the committee of congress late in session at Germantown, having given Major James Grant a discharge and certificate, deem …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Payment to Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, Surgeon's Mate John R. Lynch, including forage, and Captain Donald Grant Mitchell and the detachment under his command
06/02/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $341 is due Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, Surgeon's Mate John R. Lynch, including forage, and Captain Donald Grant Mitchell and the detachment under his command, being his and their …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Payment to Lieutenant Campbell Smith of the 4th Sub Legion for the subsistence of his waiter, Private George Gardner
01/09/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $20 is due Lieutenant Campbell Smith of the 4th Sub Legion for the subsistence of his waiter, Private George Gardner, from August through December 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Payment to John Stagg to William Simmons for payment to William Skinner
09/06/1797 Document SignedHaskell requests that Stagg or Simmons pay Mr William Skinner $200.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Payment to James Wilkinson for subsistence of the army
11/24/1797 Typed DocumentPayment of $1729 to James Wilkinson for subsistence of Army.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Payment to James Hackett, naval constructor, and plan for frigate gun deck
03/14/1797 LetterbookHackett informed that his payment is forthcoming; enclosed is plan for gun deck of frigate which will provide guidance for stationing beams of lower deck. Draught of sheer plan forthcoming.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Payment Remit by Treasurer
10/05/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyTreasurer will remit to Fish $92.00. Simmons requests Fish use sum to pay Frederick Sprig, Assistant Military Storekeeper at West Point.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment Remit by Treasurer
10/05/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyTreasurer of United States will remit sum of $92.00. Simmons requests Chester use the sum to pay Captain Edward Miller upon acquisition of duplicate receipts. Pay is for Miller and his recruits …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment Remit by Treasurer
09/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyTreasurer will remit $681.29 to be paid to Captain Michael Kalteisen after acquisition of receipts. Money is pay for July and August services of Kalteisen and his detachment including the Forage of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment Remit by Samuel Lewis
09/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDayton will receive $161.02 for the balance of his accounts. One account for pay, second for subsistence, and third for recruiting. The difference between Dayton's subsistence account and the amount …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment Remit by Jonathan Jackson
09/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Nicholson's letter covering account of pay and subsistence to this date (September 30). Total amount: $335.40. Money to be received from Jonathan Jackson upon acquisition of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment Owed United States by Purdy
09/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAugust 14th letter covering copy of Purdy's current account as given to Caleb Swan totaled $40.00. Upon examination by Simmons, totaled owed was changed to $86.00. Difference arose from want of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment Owed United States by Barbee
09/26/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons forwarded a copy of Barbee current account, Barbee owes United States $2,678.30. Amount cannot be passed to Barbee's credit until he produces receipts of 32 Privates who were paid by Ensign …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment owed Lieut. Saunders
08/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons enclosed $8.00 to pay the remaining sum owed to Lieut. Saunders and $6.00 to pay Forage of Surgeon's mate, Patteson. Money will arrive via Carrington and will be part of total sum of $362.40. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment of Warrant by Secretary of War
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Freeman that Secretary of War granted Freeman's request for payment. Simmons enclosed an extract from a letter sent by Sec. of War to Simmons on subject.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment of Troops at Fort Niagara
10/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received muster and pay rolls for June and July, accompanied by receipt roll for January, February, March, April, and May for troops stationed at Fort Niagara. Receipts to be examined and if …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment of Subsistance for Officers
08/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons enclosed payment for Vischer and other officers in letter as response to requests made on July 15th and August 24th. Payment of officers stationed at Niagara totaled $424.36. Officers paid: …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment of Recruits
09/05/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Fish that the Treasurer of the United States will remit Fish $192.24 which he should pay to Lieut. Andrew Marschalk at Ellis Island to pay his recruits. Simmons requests receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment of Private Robert Coane and Private John Lockner, soldiers servants of Brigadier General Wilkinson
01/02/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies payment of $26.53 to Private Robert Coane and $19.87 to Private John Lockner, soldiers, servants to Brigadier General Wilkinson.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Payment of Officers
09/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDetails on expenses incurred and request for repayment.
David Henley Papers, 1791-1817
Payment of Officers
06/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed schedule for muster and pay of Capt. Bissell's company along with amounts of pay given to Charles Martin and Ensign Rosecrantz. No news on Polhemus.
James Robertson Papers
Payment of debt requested
05/08/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Lieut. Col. Gaither pay the money owed on his account with the War Department to John Habersham, agent of War Department. Cited in Gaither to Simmons, 06/19/1797. Cited in Simmons to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment of Commission
08/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons acknowledged receipt of letter from August 11th regarding duplicate receipts for $149.51 commission.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment of Armourer
12/25/1797 Letter SignedDirects that Bently, the armorer at this post, receive his pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Payment of Allegheny County Scouts and Spies
12/26/1797 Autograph Letter SignedVouchers for scouts and spies employed on frontiers of Allegheney County enclosed, Nevill recounted the method used to properly submit paperwork. Accounts of William Wiesthoff, acting Paymaster to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
