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Forwarding of Cost Estimates & Recent Accounting
Encloses a set of cost estimates for the Quartermaster Department for January and February 1797 [included]. Explains certain accounting which he has done in recent months.
John Wilkins PapersForwarding of Correspondence with Wilkinson & Others
Forwards letters to and from General Wilkinson, as well as others from various sources.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Dealing with Frontier Troops; Sickness of Secretary of War
Acknowledges receipt of Adams' last letter -- apologizes for slowness or response, as he has been down with fever and had little assistance in transcribing letters. Discusses the disposition of …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Concerning Land
Acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's latest letter, and encloses a partial copy of Wilkins' recent letter concerning land.
John Wilkins LetterbookForwarding of Affidavits Surrounding Burning of British Ship Oracabessa [Aracabessa] in U.S. Waters By French Privateer
Submits affidavits concerning the burning of a British ship, the Oracabessa [also spelled Aracabessa] by a French privateer, and the failure of a U.S. revenue cutter to protect it. The Oracabessa was …
John Adams PapersForwarding letters
Cover for letters to George Clendinen and Jacob Westfall
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Forwarding Letter to Butler Concerning Wilkinson's Request for Reinforcements
Forwards Wilkinson a copy of a letter to Lt. Col. Butler concerning several companies of the 3rd Regiment. The letter to Butler tells him that Wilkinson has seen intimations of Indians stirring for …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.Forwarding Expenditure Estimates for Posts Around Fort Washington, Pittsburgh & Delaware
Encloses expenditure estimates for posts dependent on Fort Washington, Pittsburgh & Detroit for September-November 1797.
John Wilkins LetterbookForwarding Articles to Governors Island
"The Secretary of War requests your attention to forwarding the several articles, agreeably to the enclosed, to Governors Islands New York."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarded Supplies
Packet to Issac Guion received, will be forwarded by confidential messenger. Craig unsure if forwarded stores sent to Fort Massac should be sent forward from Fort Massac, so the commanding officer at …
James Robertson PapersForwarded Sundry Receipts Belonging to Ensign McCall
Habersham forwards vouchers for McCall's payments to the troops.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Forwarded Receipt of Pay of Capt. Brown
Guimpe forwards Captain Brown's receipt of pay for November 1796.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Forwarded Packet from Commander-in-Chief
Notification that Craig received a packet from the Commander-in-Chief via Presque Isle addressed to McHenry. Packet forwarded to War Department. Robert McCrea to deliver package.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Letter of Col. Biddle
Simmons forwarded letter for Col. Biddle due to outbreak of Calamitous disorder in Philadelphia. If Wilkinson has any dispatches, Simmons will transfer them to Biddle.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Forwarded Letter
Letter with enclosure for Commandant of Detroit received and will be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Copy of Waste Book
Hillis forwards Simmons a copy of the November waste book for Knoxville.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forty Tons of Lead to Tench Francis
"Please deliver Mr. Francis, the Purveyor, forty tons of lead."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionFortification of Post
Intelligence report stating that the posts at Walnut Hills and Natchez are being reinforced by Spanish soldiers contrary to orders of evacuation.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Forged land warrants
Notifies Dallas that "a considerable number" of powers of attorney for land warrants due from the U. S. to the officers and soldiers belonging to Pennsylvania regiments in the Revolutionary War have …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Following the Principles of the Late Administration
McHenry discusses President Adams recent speech which seems to indicate that Adams will continue the policies of the Washington administration.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFollowing Instructions to Raise Militia
Response to request to raise a militia. Has issued orders for detachment and to hold in readiness such militia. Has assigned such matters to the Adjutant General, with the request to communicate with …
Oliver Wolcott Sr. PapersFollow up on Settlement of Accounts
Simmons annexed duplicate of letter sent to Dayton regarding settlement of account which was unresolved. Simmons requests immediate attention to the matter by Dayton.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Flannel for Proving Wheelin & Miller's Powder
Enclosed is an order for the flannel to be used in proving Wheelin and Miller's powder. The cartridges should be made and if any expense attends, pay the same and charge it to the public account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Five Hundred Dollars for A. Hunt
Enclosed is Isaac Guion's draft on James McHenry for $500 in favor of A. Hunt which Meeker asks Simmons to accept.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
