James McHenry
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Travel Plans
Informs McHenry that he arrived at New York at eight o' clock this morning, but is going "onto the stage for Albany, as there is little appearance of a quick portage by water, I hold this the most …
James McHenry PapersTravel on Ohio River
Enclosed general return of ordnance, Quartermaster, and Hospital stores and clothing . Weather conditions on the Ohio river have prevented over 100 boats at various locations from descending the …
James Robertson PapersTravel of Officers and Indians
Post notes received and will be transmitted to troops in upper posts of the Ohio for pay, forage, and subsistence. Travel plans of several officers and Indian tribes noted.
James Robertson PapersTravel Expenses of Francis Mentges
Simmons certifies that $38.82 is due Francis Mentges, being his traveling expenses going to West Point New York to inspect and muster the troops, and to Albany New York to inspect the stores.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Transportation of Whiskey and Purchase of Land
Enclosed return of commissary stores at Fort Washington. Noted stores of whiskey at Fort Washington; navigation of Allegheny river as impossible and therefore whiskey cannot be sent to Le Boeuf. …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Supplies
Enclosed receipt of S. Lewis for troops stationed at upper posts of the Ohio river. Mentioned that A. Wayne expected the arrival of the Indian goods which were not at "this post". Wayne ordered a …
James Robertson PapersTransportation and Forwarded Materials
Packet of letters sent forward to War Office under care of W. Christy. Notification of Quartermaster General's resignation.
James Robertson PapersTransportation
Money to be applied to pay for troops on upper posts of the Ohio river. McClary's detachment furnished with one year's worth of clothing and traveled with Ellicott down the Ohio river. Due to …
James Robertson PapersTrade, Frontier, and Relations with Spain
Discussed trade of skins and furs with Indians, noted Spain as principal rival of U.S.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Those Crazy Reports
Washington is puzzled by the propagation of a false report that he would be in Philadelphia for the 4th of July which of course was contrdicted by his non-appearance. He wonders whether this crazy …
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.The Responsibilities of the War and Treasury Departments
Wolcott expresses in some detail the differences in responsibilities of the Department of War and the Treasury Department. He also describes the duties of the purveyors, the comptroller, the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Case of Capt. Blackburn and the Loss of Recruitment Money
Wolcott discusses the case of Lieutenant Grayson who was advanced $150 for recruiting and failed to enlist recruits prior to his death. Captain Blackburn advanced him the money since Grayson obviously …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Talk of the Chickasaws Held with the Secretary of War
According to the treaty, the Chickasaws want to know when the Spanish will evacuate the post and the post will be destroyed to prevent further occupation by US troops. A lawsuit against South Carolina …
John Adams PapersSwords Available for $7.50 Each
In the extract Gamble discusses a group of young men who were forming themselves into a volunteer troop of horse [cavalry]. Gamble imported complete horseman's hangars and iron scabbards for them but, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies for the Armory and Pay for the Workmen
Ames pleads for supplies sufficient to enable him to carry on the business of the Armory and asks for the money necessary to pay the colliers, the workmen, and others.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Sum Due John Nicholson
Simmons certifies that $303.33 is due John Nicholson for inspecting swords, muskets, and the parts of small arms and pistols and examining arms to be repaired and inspecting them when repaired by the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Sum Due Johannis Lieser
Simmons certifies that $34.15 is due Johannis Lieser for the rent of a lot of ground at Fort Plain where a block house was built for the deposit of public military stores from Mar. 4, 1795 to Jan. 1, …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Sum Due Captain Edward Yarbroughly
Simmons certifies that $21 is due Captain Edward Yarbroughly being the sum paid by him to Albright Springs for making a carriage for brass six pounders belonging to the US.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Suggesting Like Oak be Unloaded in New York Instead of Philadelphia
Talbot suggests that a shipment of like oak that was to be sent along to Philadelphia be unloaded in New York because of unfavorable winds and the recent arrival of a separate shipment of lumber in …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Suffering for a Want of Flour
Wolcott discusses the measures taken to relieve the want of flour in General Wayne's Army, confusion over shipments.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Subsistence of Surgeon's Mate Francis G. Brewster
Simmons certifies that $16.94 is due Francis G. Brewster, Surgeon's Mate, being his subsistence for November and December 1795.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
