James McHenry
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William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
02/13/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons discusses compensation of Colonel Heath with the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
02/12/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons discusses the entitlement to bounty lands with the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
02/07/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons discusses the impact that his traveling to West Point will have on the business of his office with the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
02/07/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons requests authorization from the Secretary at War to issue eight months back pay to troops in the southern department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
02/06/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons writes the the Secretary at War about fixing the rate of commissions for Colonel Heth.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
02/03/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons forwards a letter from David Henley to the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
01/19/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons forwards George Fleming's letter to the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
01/16/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons gives an account of the expenses of his office to the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War
01/01/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons sends the following accounts to the Secretary of War: monies paid and estimated expenses for the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Wilkinson's Return Does Not Agree with the Quartermaster General's
04/17/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon finds that Gen. Wilkinson's return and that of the Quartermaster General are different which is due to the fact that Wilkinson's is confined to a specific object of which the QMG has no …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Wilkinson & McHenry Correspond on Regulations for Insubordination & Discipline
01/04/1798 LetterbookWilkinson mentions requisitions for the Army, and promises his frank opinion on the insubordination and discipline of the troops in a future letter. Reply from McHenry surmises that Wilkinson should …
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Whore Troubles
10/05/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of authorHawkins expresses outrage over the number of whores and rogues in the area of the Creek Nation once headed by Seagrove. They cannot get used to the "new order of things" and may resort to mischeif.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook 
Wary of Dissenters
09/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWashington wary of "brawlers" sudden change in attitude. Believed to infiltrate, divide, and contaminate the military against the government.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Warrant to Pay Ten Accepted Bills, Etc.
08/02/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests a warrant to pay ten accepted bills to be charged, as ususal, to the Quartermaster General
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Warrant to Pay Accepted Drafts
05/14/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon lists eleven drafts for which he needs a warrant that should be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Warrant to Discharge Accepted Drafts
04/03/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests a warrant to discharge a list of accepted warrants.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Warrant to Discharge Accepted Bills
07/11/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyIn order to discharge accepted bills, Hodgdon requests a warrant to be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Warrant to Cover Accepted Drafts
06/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests a warrant to cover seven accepted drafts in the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Warrant to Cover Accepted Bills & Advances to Wagoners
06/28/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests a warrant, charged to the Quartermaster General, to pay seven accepted bills and to pay advances to wagoners for transporting clothing and stores to the Army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Warrant Requested & Charged to the Quartermaster General
03/14/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for money for transportation accounts; mentions Army; alludes to treaty supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Warrant in the Quartermaster General's Favor
11/12/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyIn order to pay bills drawn on Hodgdon by the Quartermaster General, he requests a warrant drawn in his favor for $6,794.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Warrant in Favor of the Quartermaster General
02/03/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for warrant re Quarter Master General's accounts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Warrant for Nine Thousand Dollars
12/04/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyIn order to discharge acceptances on bills drawn on him and to pay sundry accounts, Hodgdon requests a warrant for nine thousand dollars.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Warrant for $2,500
12/24/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyTo discharge his acceptances of three bills drawn on him, Hodgdon requests a warrant for $2,500.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Warrant for $10,500
10/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests a warrant to discharge thirteen of the Quartermaster General's bills.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
