John Wilkins, Jr.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
04/14/1800 Draft LetterRoutine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Simmons Writing Wilkins Regarding the Settling of his Accounts After the Fire
11/13/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyWilkins' letter of October 31st was received along with its accompanying accounts. Because they were below stairs and removed before the fire reached them, Simmons' papers were saved, whereas the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Requests Payment to the Secretary of War
01/28/1800 LetterbookRequests payment for the Secretary of War, sent by Robert Stothart.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Request that Major Tousard be supplied with sundries
02/25/1800 Document SignedTousard has been charged by General Alexander Hamilton with certain duties relative to formation of a code of exercise, maneuver and regulations of the Artillery Corps. He has hired an office for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request for transportation of baggage of Dr Joseph Philips from Philadelphia to Knoxville
05/06/1800 Document SignedDoctor Joseph Phillips of 4th Regiment of Infantry has been directed to go to Headquarters of Regiment of Tennessee. Request for transportation of one trunk and valise.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request for Transport of Indian Presents for Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, & Others
05/28/1800 Document SignedDirects transport of Indian presents, variously to Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, and other unnamed tribes.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Regulations Care of Secretary of War
03/27/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyRegulations on supplies, allowances for barracks, and distribution of fuel as issued by Secretary of War, with descriptions.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Notification of Appointment
02/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNotified Wilkins that Lt. Col. Ogden was provisionally appointed as Deputy Quartermaster, hopes for Wilkins formal sanction of the appointment which was already approved by the Secretary of War.
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Notification of Account Request by Secretary of War
07/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons sent account summary of Quartermaster General to Secretary of War per Dexter's request in order to review account and determine propriety of monetary advances to Wilkins with the current …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter received and accounts will be examined
12/12/1800 Letterbook CopyLetter received and accounts will be examined.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
01/02/1800 LetterbookSimmons requests that the Quartermaster General forward the enclosed letters from Congressman S. Sewall to the following destinations: Letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson; Letter to Lewis …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Forwarded Letters from Secretary of War
04/25/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons forwarded copies of letter from Secretary of War regarding allowances made or admitted to certain individuals. Simmons requested information on each particular case to maintain books and for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bill for Secretary of War
01/27/1800 LetterbookEncloses bill for the Secretary of War, of Lieutenant Chandler, for Lieutenant Colonel Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)- No image
Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
04/26/1800 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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Appointment of Lt. Col. Aaron Ogden
02/26/1800 Draft LetterLt. Col. Aaron Ogden has been provisionally appointed, with the approbation of the Secretary of War, Deputy Quarter Master General. Wilkins is asked to sanction the appointment.
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An Office for Major Tousard
06/23/1800 Contemporary Copy of Letter[James] McHenry's letter to Wilkins of the 6th of February [1800]authorized an office to be furnished for Major [Lewis] Tousard for as long as he is discharging the duties imposed upon him by General …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Ammunition for Marine posts
11/19/1800 LetterbookThis letter encloses an order placed with Samuel Hodgdon for ammunition necessary to the security of the Marine Posts. Wilkins is tasked to fill this order.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)- No image
Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
05/12/1800 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
04/16/1800 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
04/10/1800 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
03/08/1800 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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Accounts Received
08/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyIn absence of Simmons, P. Hagner wrote Wilkins to notify him his accounts and vouchers were received and were to be examined shortly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Abstracts and Vouchers Received
08/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyHagner wrote for W. Simmons, acknowledged receipt of abstracts and vouchers which were to be placed with those like it and examined shortly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Supplies for Recruits
07/20/1801 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedGeneral Wilkinson orders Wilkins, the Quartermaster General, to furnish supplies for recruits in Kentucky and the Northwest Territory.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
