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Account and vouchers required
01/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Collins provide his account and vouchers for monies received from the War Office so that Simmons can close his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account and Vouchers of Lt. James Sterrett
09/20/1797 Recipient's Letterbook CopySwan encloses to Simmons the current account and vouchers of Lt. James Sterrett, Paymaster for the First Battalion of Artillerists and Engineers from January 1st 1795 to August 31st 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account and vouchers needed
01/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests an account and vouchers from Lee for his expenditure of monies received from the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account and vouchers
06/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of recruiting account and vouchers. Cited in Miller to Simmons, 07/01/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account and receipts needed at the War Office
05/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Marshall provide his account and receipts for monies received from the War Office for the pay of the Militia of Washington County so that Simmons can examine and settle his account. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account and receipts
07/08/1797 Letter SignedCover for Fish's "account current" for acting as agent for military supplies and vouchers from Captain George Ingersoll, George Fleming, and Nehemiah Freeman in the amounts listed. Cited in Simmons to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Account and receipts
02/09/1797 Letter SignedCover for Fish's account as agent for military supplies and receipts from Nehemiah Freeman, George Fleming, Frederick Frye, and Frederick Sprig with amounts listed. Cited in Simmons to Fish 02/14/1797
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Account and expenses of Ensign William P. Smith
09/01/1797 Document SignedAccount and expenses of Ensign William P. Smith for travel from Philadelphia to Knoxville amounting to sixty dollars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account
12/07/1797 Letter SignedCover letter for his "account current." Cited in Simmons to Kalteisen, 12/29/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Accommodation of Troops at Post
04/17/1797 Letter SignedStatus of troops housed at post, anticipation of Pope's arrival.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)
Accidental Omission in Pay Roll Copy
12/16/1797Morris confirms that the original of the November pay roll includes John Joyce, and says he must have left Joyce out when making a copy for Simmons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Acceptance of Appointment as Frigate Superintendent of Construction; Questions Pertaining to This Duty
01/02/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, accepts appointment to superintend Frigate; discusses pay of public servants; describes price of materials for Frigate; asks for information re sails.
Josiah Fox Papers
Abstract of warrants to David Henley
10/04/1797 Document SignedAbstract of warrants to David Henley in favor of Meeker Cochran drawn by Benjamin Hawkins, for Joseph Garcy, interpreter, and John Rogers. Post script, Simmons thanks Henley for the attention paid to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Abstract of Warrants drawn to be transmitted to David Henley
1797 ExtractExtract of Warrants drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer of United States to be transmitted to David Henley, agent for War Department. Payments for Indian Agent expenses, interpreters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Abstract of Provisions
01/05/1797 Document SignedProvisions and forage provided to John Webbs and troops under his command. Included food and supplies for making uniforms.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Abstract of Payments
12/26/1797 Document SignedAbstracts of payments made by David Henley agent of the Department of War in the state of Tennessee for services performed and for other contingent expenses arising in the Quarter Masters Department …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Abstract of Pay Accounts
11/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses abstract of pay accounts.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Manuscript Collection- No image
Abstract of Money Advanced to William Rickard
05/01/1797 Copy of documentAbstract of money advanced William Rickard for the pay of the militia of Washington, Hamilton, and Mero Distrcts for 1794 and twelve companies connected with Sevier's Expedition of 1793..
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) 
Absentees to be Struck from the Rolls.
05/12/1797 Extract[General Orders] Pay rolls bearing the names and date of absentees to be struck from rolls to be furnished to the War Department accountants office.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Absence of Lieutenant Dayton
10/07/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyBruff referenced Muster Roll for July in which Lieutenant Dayton and Michael La Hash were reported absent with[out] leave. Copy of letter to Dayton enclosed along with his response.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
A talk of the chiefs and warriors of the Cherokees
04/28/1797 Letter SignedA letter from the chiefs and warriors of the Cherokees to the President of the United States (written down by three interpreters). Four Nations seek protection from Z. Cox and his followers from …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers
A settlement and the recruiting service
07/24/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses a settlement to be made with the 4th Regiment and other of General Wilkinson's troops. Mentions authorization by the Secretary of War for the Paymaster General, Caleb Swan, to draw money for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
A Set of Sails for the Frigate "United States"
01/10/1797 Letter SignedFrancis has agreed that John Powers will make one set of sails for the frigate "United States." The Boston canvas in Harris's care is intended for that purpose. Therefore, the whole of it should be …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
A Schooner to be Built at Detroit, Etc.
08/24/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is an estimate of expenditures for the Quartermaster's department that Hodgdon should examine for accuracy. Currently, Matthew Ernest is acting as Quartermaster General and has authority to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A raise in salary
04/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that the Secretary of War has augmented his salary to five hundred and ten dollars per year
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
