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Money Due on a Land Certificate in Wilkins' Name
Wilkins has drawn on Hodgdon Bill No. 53 for $353 in favor of Mr. Beck and Mr. Reese. He asks Hodgdon to pay $1154.56 due on a land certificate in Wilkins' name and charge it to him so that the land …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Deducted for Public Horses
Covington, late captain of the cavalry, requests that a certificate for the $200 deducted from his pay for the public horses then in his possession should be transmitted to him as soon as it is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Charged for Cannons and Carriages Never Expended
Randall received money sent to him for mounting cannons and carriages received by equipment never came to hand. Randall prepared to refund money to Mr. Harwood, Commissioner of Loans.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Money and Transportation of Package
Vowed to find Polhemus and get Craig's money. Mentioned package addressed to Col. Sargent contained a delicate thermometer and hoped it would reach Craig safely.
James Robertson PapersModes of Proofing Powder
The requested powder has been ready for some time. As soon as Miller's team returns from Jersey the powder will be delivered. It is fine powder that must be proved. Miller will not make common powder …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mistaken discharges
Advises Captain Van Rennselaer that two soldiers of his troop were mistakenly discharged by another officer and have arrears of pay due to them. Mentions that his brother, Stephen G. Simmons, has been …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Mistake in payment
Discusses an error in the money paid to Captain Morris. Cited in Simmons to Kilty, 06/22/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Military strategy on the Mississippi
Pickering gives a blistering critique of the proposal by some to attack the ports of St. Louis and New Madrid, arguing that it is folly to go on the offensive. Pickering insists that if hostilities …
James McHenry PapersMilitary Stores Wanted for Three Frigates
McHenry provides a list of the military stores required for the three frigates and directs Hodgdon to determine what can be drawn from the stores of the United States and the locations where they are …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayMilitary Stores Required for Three Frigates
Enclosed is a statement of the military stores required for the frigates. McHenry wants to know what part can be drawn from the stores of the United States and where are they deposited.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores Forwarded to Cecil Furnace
The articles of military stores mentioned in the enclosed list should be forwarded to Samuel Hughes at the Cecil Furnace in Maryland.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores for the Three Frigates
Harris is directed to deliver the following to the frigates as shown: To the frigate "United States" at Philadelphia: shot for 24 pounders. To the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore: hand …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayMilitary Stores for the Naval Services
Hodgdon is asked to have the undermentioned military stores destined for the naval services transported to the designated places.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMilitary Stores for Captain Mitchell at Fort Mifflin
"Be pleased to send to Fort Mifflin, for Captain Donald G. Mitchell, the military stores agreeably to the within order."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Hospital of the Southern Department
Discusses the Military Hospital of the Southern Department. Also mentions election for the presidency.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Military Bounty Lands
Lady Stirling claim on deceased General Stirling's military bounty land rights denied.
CA NJ LettersMilitary & Quartermaster's Stores for the Post at Niagara
This is a list of eighteen military and quartermaster's stores, including the amounts required of each, that must be furnished to the post at Niagara.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Menacing Aspect of the Savages
General Wilkinson warns that there are unmistakable signs that the Indians are preparing for war, including the murder of two white men on the Ohio.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Memorandum regarding neutral vessels
Discusses rules of engagement between a neutral vessel and a belligerent power. Questions whether or not a neutral vessel has a right resist - by force - a search of their ship, or if a belligerent …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding neutral vessels
Discusses rules of engagement between a neutral vessel and a belligerent power. Questions whether or not a neutral vessel has a right resist - by force - a search of their ship, or if a belligerent …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding Franco-American relations
Memorandum on Franco-American relations; McHenry concludes that France is in a difficult spot and is unlikely to have the ability to garner a fleet for war against the United States.
James McHenry PapersMemorandum on the construction of a British block house
Memorandum on the construction of a British block house in American territory.
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