Samuel Dexter
397 documents
Threats to Peace; traders at the Creek Agency; Doctor Foster
Letter, discusses potential threats to peace. Mentions Doctor Foster having arrived from Jamaica. Mentions treaty between United States and Spain. Discusses traders in the Creek agency and the matter …
Benjamin Hawkins LetterbookSimmons Asking for Direction Regarding the Amount of Compensation Samuel Weeks may Receive
Simmons requests direction regarding compensation Samuel Weeks may receive for services.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Asking Dexter to Issue a Directive Regarding Exhorbitant Rent Charges for James Seagrove's Property
James Seagrove of Georgia is renting his property to the government at exorbitant rates.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request That Dexter Discharge Duties as Secretary of Both War & the Treasury
Acknowledges receipt of Dexter's acceptance of the office of Secretary of the Treasury, and asks that Dexter continue as Secretary of War for the time being.
John Adams PapersReports on hospital accounts; request for cartouch boxes
Reports hospital stores delivered to Mr. Gillaspy and Mr. Strong. Discusses Mr. McLaws' manufacture of cartouch boxes. A considerable number of cartouch boxes are on hand. Mentions that letter books …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Report of documents lost in War Department fire
Accountant reports on his documents lost in the fire in conformity with Resolution of House of Representatives. Papers destroyed were those only which had been lodged on the 3rd floor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Renewing Ely Whitney's Contract
Ely Whitney has requested an advance on his contract to fabricate arms in New Haven. Wolcott onsiders Mr. Rittenhaur, Elizur Goodrich, and Major Wadsworth as appropriate judges of Whitney's ability to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Regarding Losses from War Department Fire
War Department accountant responds in conformity with Resolution of House of Representatives of 2 February 1801 regarding losses in the office of Secretary of War. Fire took place on 8 November 1800. …
Printed VersionsRecommendation of Military Officer
Recommends candidate for military command; a previous recommendation was destroyed by the fire in War Office.
Jeremiah Olney PapersPayment for Capt. John Henry
Certification of payment for Captain John Henry, 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers, for travel expenses to Newport, Rhode Island and Portland, Maine.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Notification of Congressional Legislation Concerning Foundries
Forwards a resolution from the House of Representatives concerning foundries, and asks that Dexter act immediately on its contents.
John Adams PapersMr. Foxall's contract
Received Mr. Foxall's contract; will deliver accordingly.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Explanation of Departure from Washington as Mourning for Son's Death
Addresses an apparent inquiry into his sudden and unannounced departure from the capital before the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson by stating that he left in the midst of mourning the recent death …
John Adams PapersEnclosing an Abstract of Certain Expenditures
Enclosing an abstract of certain expenditures in conformity with the resolution of Congress of February 17th.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Details of Post-Presidential Journey Home
Adams relates the details of his journey home after the end of his term as president, and of the state of his home, sending respects to Jefferson, and compliments to Madison, Lincoln, Dearborn and …
John Adams PapersClarifying the Jurisdiction and Span of a Decision by the Secretary of War
Simmons refers Secretary Dexter to his decision of January 8th in favor of Lt. Saunders' claim for expenses claimed while detained at Simmons' office by order of the commanding officer. Claims by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Certification of payment; Yundt and Brown, printers at Baltimore, for printing proposals for supply of rations, and notifications for officers to report to General Hamilton
Certification of payment; $108.50 to Yundt and Brown, printers at Baltimore, for printing proposals for supply of rations, and notifications for officers to report to General Hamilton.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment; William Small, Paymaster and Store Keeper, Harpers Ferry Virginia
Certification of payment; $104.20 to William Small, Paymaster and Store Keeper, Harpers Ferry Virginia, [now WV], for pay, rations, transportation of tools to his place of residence, travel expenses, …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment; Way and Groff, Printers, for printing blank muster and pay rolls
Certification of payment; $105 to Way and Groff, Printers, for printing blank muster and pay rolls for use of the office of pay master general.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment; Way and Groff, Printers for printing blank commissions and copies of rules and articles of war
Certification of payment; $110 to Way and Groff, Printers for printing blank commissions and copies of rules and articles of war.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment; Uriah Tracey expenses in journey traveling from Litchfield Connecticut to Detroit
Certification of payment; $730.32 to Uriah Tracey for expenses in journey traveling from Litchfield Connecticut to Detroit and back in order to examine the state of garrisons, trading house, and …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment; Thomas Pinckney, Esquire, Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain, for books and mathematical instruments
Certification of payment; $34 to Thomas Pinckney, Esquire, Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain, for books and mathematical instruments.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment; Thomas Holt, Store Keeper at New London Connecticut
Certification of payment; $39 to Thomas Holt, Store Keeper at New London Connecticut, settlement of account and salary.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment; Samuel T. Dyson for expenses while at the City of Washington
Certification of payment; $78.75 to Samuel T. Dyson for expenses while at the City of Washington, including allowance for service.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment; Samuel Jay of Havre de Grace Maryland for rent of storage of arms, camp equipage having been left by 9th Regiment while on march to Harrisburg
Certification of payment; $12.50 to Samuel Jay of Havre de Grace Maryland for rent of store and storage of arms, camp equipage having been left by 9th Regiment while on march to Harrisburg …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
