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Extract of a Letter from the War Office to Major Craig
Purchase of two lots for government at Le Boeuf did not warrant attention from Executive. Authorized payment for land.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Extract of a General Return
Extract of a general return of public property sent to the Office of the Intendant of Military Stores in September 1793.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Extract from Warrant Book Regarding Account of Swan
Notation on the confusion over temporary location of War Department due to Yellow Fever outbreak. Removal of Office to the Falls of the Schuylkill River prevented Simmons from answering letters from …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extract from Warrant Book
Notified Swan he will receive an extract from the Warrant Book from September 1st to the present (September 29th). Simmons enclosed letter for Captain Barnard Gaines and Ensign Yelverton Peyton.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extract from Secretary of War to Colonel Rochefontaine to send officer to New York to recruit
In this extract, McHenry requests that Lieutenant Colonel Rochefontaine send a skillful and attentive officer to New York to recruit and signify his name to Mr. Jones at the office so that recruiting …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Extract forwarded from War Department Warrant Book
Forwards an extract from the War Office's warrant book up to present day for Henley's government.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract
Cover for an extract from the Department's warrant book. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/03/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extract
Cover letter for an extract from the War Department warrant book.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extra Pay, Forage, and Rations for an Inspector
A major has been appointed to the office of Inspector and is claiming extra pay, forage, and rations in addition to his pay as an officer of the line. Swan asks Simmons to clarify the speciic amounts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extra Pay for the Treaty of Greenville, Etc.
Dr. Brown reports that the elegant fox skin intended for Mrs. Hodgdon has been lost to the depredation of the moths. The enclosed account would have been paid long ago were it not for the death of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extra Pay for Conveying Letters and Dispatches
The practice of paying a half-dollar per trip to the soldier who conveys public letters and dispatches between Peekskill and West Point is authorized by McHenry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extra Expense for Boring Cannon from the Solid
The contract between the United States and the proprietors of the Hope Furnace in Rhode Island states that an allowance will be made for boring the cannon from the solid. If the ninety four cannon …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Expresses Concern about Infractions of Law
Refers to tendency for those who have violated the law to maintain their actions. Hopes the government will be able to enforce laws.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Indian Trade
Announces arrival from Savannah. Expresses concern for Indians at Colerain waiting for supplies under Colonel Hawkins. Fears for the Indian trade.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Expresses Concern about Condition of Colerain in His Absence
Upon his arrival, had found that Mr. J. Jordan, whom he had left in charge, had been absent 2 months. Expresses concern about the business transacted in that time. Writes about the arrival of factory …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Expresses Concern about Attitude toward French
Reports recent change of attitude toward the French. Expresses his own opinion about the French.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Attitude toward French
Verifies suspicions when President convened Congress. Questions motives of the French and American attitudes. Seeks protection of commerce. Reports visit with Mr. Perry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explanation on Contract and Cost of Carriage
Hiller explains the contract and costs for making a carriage under the direction of Colonel Rochefontaine at the post of Salem.
Records of Fort Wilkinson Garrison (Among Creek Factory Records), 1795-1801. (RG75)Explanation of Wilkins' Land Deals & Request for Hodgdon to See That They Are Paid Off
Informs Hodgdon of other circumstances surrounding Wilkins' land deals, which he details (including certificates supposedly taken out by others in Wilkins' name). Asks Hodgdon to see that the …
John Wilkins LetterbookExplanation for Forwarded Copies of Waste Books
Hillis clarifies that the accounts in the waste book and vouchers previously sent were not intended to be entirely settled by Simmons' office. He encloses a copy of the waste book for August 1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Expenses to and from Oswego
Capt. William Littlefield, upon his return from Oswego, presented an account of the expenses incurred traveling to and from that place that apparently were allowed. If these expenses were allowed, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses Related to Pursuing Deserters
Expenses incurred in the pursuit of deserters should be paid with the necessary discretion so as not to create an unnecessary burden on the public. The paymaster is not responsible for persons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of Samuel Elder for his expenses and medical attendance of John Stack
Certification that $58.20 is due Samuel Elder for his expenses and medical attendance of John Stack, a soldier on his way from Detroit to Philadelphia with Captain John Heth and a party of western …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Capt. John Wade
This is an extract from the War Department account documenting the expenses of Capt. John Wade that were paid in full by Accountant's Office clerk John Jennings, Jr.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
