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Dr. Allison's account
Requests that Swan review and verify the pay account of Dr. Allison so that Simmons can complete a settlement with him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Documentation needed at the War Office
Requests that Farley provide documentation necessary to account for money received for his pay so that Simmons can balance his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Document on Payment
Certified payment of Captain Gamble to William Adams. Signed by James Bennett, Stephen Rochefontaine and received from Nehemiah Freeman.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Doctors' accounts returned
Returns accounts of Doctors Corning and Simonds as accounts of the Hospital Department that should be settled at the Treasury Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Doctor Scandella
Mentioned arrival of Doctor Scandella, notable scientist, who will replace Doc. Brown who is detained in Canada with a broken leg. Orders to sell pack horse transporting receipts enclosed.
James Robertson PapersDisqualified recruits
Circular letter from the Secretary at War - states that in many instances, upon examination, certain recruits have been shown to be entirely disqualified from service by age or infirmities.
William Rowland Boote PapersDispute over Account, Money Due United States
Henley is upset by the suggestion that he owes the War Department money. He carefully lays out his accounts since 1792, and asserts he only ever received his pay and not money for any other purpose.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Disposition of the Spanish Commandant
The author dispatched Ensign Scott to the Spanish Commandant at New Madrid to learn his disposition regarding General Wilkinson's letter describing the movement of the detachment.
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Disposition of the Proceeds from Indian Trade
Wolcott maintains that the proceeds from Indian trade should be placed in the treasury of the Department of War so that they can be easily obtained by the Secretary of War. If placed in the General …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Disposition of Money Received by Captain Heth
Discusses the accounting of a sum of money received by Captain John Heth from John Wilkins of the Indian Department
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposition of Military Accounts
Hamilton issues detailed instructions regarding the disposition of military accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposal of the Articles at Fort Washington
The Secretary of War approves of the disposal of of the articles belonging to the Commissary's department at Fort Washington. Mr. Day, the Assistant Commissary, should be instructed accordingly and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of U.S. and British Land Claims Around Detroit
Discusses use of land at the site of the town of Detroit, including original British plans for the site. Discusses a shipyard there, etc.
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Tradesmen, Frigate Constellation, and Expense Estimates
Letter, discusses tradesmen relative to Frigate Constellation; discusses estimate of expense.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Terms for Shipbuilding & Vessel Dimensions
Letter, encloses terms of shipbuilders; discusses terms of shipbuilders; discusses timber for vessels; mentions dimensions of vessels.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Substitute Naval Constructor
Letter, discusses substitute Naval constructor; encloses extract of letter, Knox to Pennock, 08/08/1794.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Shipyard, Masts & Yardarms for Frigate, & Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses blocks at yard; discusses masts and yard arms re Frigate; discusses dimensions of Frigate; advises re receiving iron; mentions Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Removal of War Office & Illness of Secretary of War
Letter, mentions McHenry illness; mentions removal of War Office.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Recent Quartermaster Affairs, Including Power of Attorney to Draw Money to Honor Bills
Forwards to Hodgdon power of attorney to receive money from the Treasury to meet the bills sent from the Quartermaster Department. Also forwards Quartermaster Department cost estimates for March …
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Recent Bills Drawn
Discusses recent bills drawn, including one involving General Wilkinson.
John Wilkins LetterbookDiscussion of Progress on Frigate Construction for Ships United States, Constellation & Constitution
Letter, discusses progress on Frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation. Encloses statements of progress and cost estimates made in reference to building these frigates at Philadelphia, …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Planned Construction of Galleys
Discusses building and outfitting of galleys [ships], proposing to build them larger than originally planned for.
John Wilkins LetterbookDiscussion of Payment for Frigate Construction & Algerian Frigate
Letter, asks for Wolcott's opinion; discusses mode of payment for Frigate construction; alludes to Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Officers' Forage Allowance
Discusses the laws and regulations surrounding the issue of officers' forage being paid for by the public. Lists the per-month sums allowed to officers of different ranks for forage, or in cash.
John Wilkins Letterbook
