Abraham Kirkpatrick - Papers of the War Department

Strength of Character, Quality of Pay

02/07/1795 Autograph Letter Signed

Pickering stated pay should be fixed, pay should be equal to that they received from previous contractors. Mentioned integrity of Major Craig. Requested list of men employed under Kirkpatrick.

James Robertson Papers

Pickering discusses military stores and shipment with Major Kirkpatrick

02/14/1795 Autograph Letter Signed

Pickering stipulates to Kirkpatrick that only methods specified contractually can be employed in determining measures of beef, fallows, and hides. Pickering also discusses military rations and the …

Isaac Craig Papers

Transfer of Account

09/01/1797 Author's Letterbook Copy

Simmons received letter from Kirkpatrick from August 24th regarding monies standing to his debit. Simmons will apply for a transfer of the sum to the proper office.

Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)

Settlement of Account

08/17/1797 Author's Letterbook Copy

Letter regarding monies received by Kirkpatrick that are unaccounted for. Simmons seeks payment of monies before the first week in January as ordered by Resolve of House of Representatives.

Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)

Request for Certificate

09/29/1797 Author's Letterbook Copy

Simmons requested certificate from Samuel Hodgdon for affirmation Kirkpatrick produced admissible vouchers for expenditure of $2,000.00 for issuing provisions to troops. $2,000.00 amount of Warrant …

Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)