Samuel Dexter
397 documents
Authorization to Draw Up Contracts
Sherman authorized Peter B. Porter to make contracts for the supply of troops.
Cherry Hill CollectionArticles requested by Samuel Hodgdon for various Forts
List of articles requested by Samuel Hodgdon for various Forts.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Approval of Volunteer Officers' Commissions
Adams approves the commissioning of volunteer cavalry officers from Turner and Livermore.
John Adams PapersApproval of Cadet Instruction Plan, With Expanded Discussion of Naval Midshipmen
Approves whole-heartedly with Dexter's previously submitted plan for the instruction of artillery and engineer cadets, adding only that he feels multiple naval midshipmen should be allowed at the …
John Adams PapersAppointment of Instructors for the Cadet School & Appointment of an Indian Commissioner
Discusses the appointment of Mr. Foncin as one of the instructors at the artillery & engineer cadet school, but prefers to wait in case an American can be found to fill the highest post. Asks that …
John Adams PapersAdvance of Pay and Subsistence Captain William MacRea
MacRea received furlough for health reasons. He requests that Dexter direct paymaster general to pay him pay and subsistence and advance him three months pay.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Addresses Issues and Supplies Needed during Transition of Office from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.
Requests sundry articles needed at Philadelphia before War Department opens at Washington.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Accounts of James O'Hara
Reports that no accounts have been rendered by James O'Hara.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Accounts of James O'Hara
Discusses accounts of James O'Hara, contractor. Complains of enormous advances on the books of his office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Accounts Forwarded
Simmons examined the accounts of Colonel Henry Gaither and found him indebted to the United States. Majority of the money expended was for recruiting services.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Account of armorers employed and expenditures on the canal, Harpers Ferry
Account of armorers employed and expenditures on the canal, Harpers Ferry. In the estimate, Annin notes that Mr. Perkins went to the mouth of Seneca to view a quarry for grindstones.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Account Information on Quartermaster General, with details
Simmons enclosed account information on the Quartermaster General per request of Secretary of War. Simmons requested Dexter examine the accounts enclosed and provide his decision on the propriety of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)A Return of Arms, Accoutrements, Ammunition, Etc.
A return of arms, accoutrements, ammunition, camp equipage, and clothing in the possession of Valentine Brother, late a Captain of the 9th Regiment of Infantry at the time of the Army's being …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Proper Hospital at Newport
Wolcott expresses oncern about the continued lack of a hospital near Newport for seamen arriving with contagious disorders. Newport deserves a hospital, as the military will most likely expand there. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.[Extract from Samuel Annin letter]
Enclosed estimate of expenses at Harper's Ferry for month of November.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)War Department Fire
Describes War Office fire, damage to War Office library, discusses atlas.
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