Samuel Dexter
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Suspension of Ewing's Death Sentence Until Question of Insanity Can Be Answered
Acknowledges receipt of Lt. Col. Hamtramck's letter suggesting that the condemned soldier Samuel Ewing might have been insane at the time of his infraction; Adams wishes to hear further reports on …
John Adams Papers -
Success of Expedition; William Augustus Bowles
Letter, discusses expedition along southern frontier. Deputation from the nation went down the Chattahootchee River. Ships cannonaded the St. Marks fort. Mentions William Augustus Bowles and the …
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook -
Simmons Writes the Secretary of War About the Expenses of Doctor Humphreys
Doctor Humphreys has appeared before Simmons to request payment for his provision of medicines to the soldiers at Staunton, VA under the command of Captain Alexander Gibson between June 9th and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Simmons Writes The Secretary of War About Paying the Accountant of the Department
Simmons writes the Secretary of War to provide him the estimate of the required sum necessary to pay clerks and messenger, and the accountant of the War Department, for the coming year. The estimate …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Simmons Writes The Secretary of War About Additional Pay Requested by Captain Isaac Guion
Captain Isaac Guion of the 3rd U.S. Regulars was called upon to act as Paymaster to the troops along the Mississippi. In this service he disbursed $63145.1. While no compensation was offered Captain …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Simmons Requests that Dexter Decide on the Appointment, Pay and Emoluments of Doctor Genet
On the accounts of Ebenezer Stevens there is a charge for pay, subsistence and forage for B. Genet, acting surgeon at the Fort Gay garrison from November 29th 1799 to July 1st 1800. Major General …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Simmons Requesting Secretary Dexter's Assistance in Evaluating and Remunerating Truman Mosely's Accounts
Truman Mosely has submitted a claim for $252.14, and Simmons requests that Dexter examine Mosely's accounts and determine what part of that amount is to be awarded to him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Simmons Reporting Captain Charles Hyde to the Secretary of War
A significant amount of public money in the charge off Captain Charles Hyde, acting as paymaster for the 1st U.S. Regiment, remains unaccounted for. The amount now attributed to his debit stands at …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Simmons Providing Dexter with a Statement on the Expenditures on Account of the Fortifications of Ports and Harbors
Simmons, in response to Dexter's request of the 29th, sends the Secretary of War a statement of the expenditures on account of fortifications of ports and harbors from October 1, 1799 to December 31, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Simmons Providing Dexter with a Copy of an October 16th Letter After the Original Burned
Simmons is providing Dexter with a copy of Simmons' October 16th letter regarding rations and drawn for the wives of officers. Simmons is resubmitting this letter on the assumption that the original …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Simmons Addressing the Secretary of War on the Subject of Rations Requisitioned for the Wives of Officers
Simmons has examined the accounts of Elias B. Dayton and noticed that he has issued on the order of Lt. Colonel William Smith of the former 12th Regiment rations for the wives of officers. Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Simmons Addressing the Secretary of War on the Subject of Additional Accounts and Vouchers Rendered by the Quartermaster General
Simmons writes the Secretary of War about additional accounts and vouchers that have recently been brought forward by the Quartermaster General, John Wilkins, Jr. Simmons wishes for information and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Returning Death Warrant for Samuel Ewing
Adams returns the signed warrant of execution for Samuel Ewing.
John Adams Papers -
Requests Saltpetre to be Made into Gunpowder
Requests salt petre out of cargo imported by Adam Babcock, to be manufactured into gunpowder for the Navy.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Requests Paperwork for South Carolina Arbitration
Refers to Libby's claim to work with South Carolina arbitration. Requests paperwork.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Requests Order for Powder
Reports that Captain Talbot declines the gunpowder sent from Philadelphia to Boston. Requests order for storekeeper in Springfield.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Request for money to buy medical supplies
Requests money to buy medical supplies for Fort Johnston, Charlestown [Charleston] harbor, Harper's Ferry, and fort Mifflin.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Request for Indian Annuities items
Requests payment for shirts, axes, and hoes requested for Indian Annuities.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Request for Confidential Opinions of Department Heads Regarding Uriah Tracy
Encloses a letter concerning Uriah Tracy and a justice of the peace; as Tracy is currently serving as an agent of the War Office, inspecting government installations & property on the frontiers, Adams …
John Adams Papers -
Request for Compensation for Stolen Horses
Arthur St. Clair requests reparation for horses stolen by the Indians. He delineates the problems of providing proof of theft by Indians, and that even those Indians caught generally claim to be from …
William Hayden, English Collection, M98. -
Reports Mortgage of Wilson & Potts Furnaces
Encloses letter from R. Milligan stating that 3/8th of the furnaces belonging to Wilson and Potts were mortgaged to him.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Reports Local Costs for Powder, with Shipment
Provides an estimate on the price of powder at Philadelphia and Baltimore, and cost of hauling to Pittsburg.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Report on affairs in Creek Country; civilization plan
Letter, discusses conditions on the southern frontier. Discusses plan of civilization for the Creeks and expenses.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook -
Repairs to Old Wherry or barge
Requests approval for repairs to Old Wherry or barge.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
