Timothy Pickering
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Expenses and Medical Attendance of Captain Donald G. Mitchell
Simmons certifies that $109 is due Captain Donald Grant Mitchell for his expenses and medical attendance doing the public business of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point. He was …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expense Account of Johnny Carson
In examining Carson's expenses, Simmons is asked to consider the time it takes Carson to execute his duties. A total of 74 days has been required to travel to his present location and make the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Excerpt from Truxton's sailing book
Letter encloses excerpt from Truxton's sailing book, specifically recommendations relating to mast construction
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Estimates of Pay Due Non-Commissioned Officers & Privates enlisted by Captain William A. Lee of Cavalry
Estimate $328 for four months' pay due the non-commissioned officers and privates enlisted by Captain William A. Lee of the Cavalry now under the command of Lieutenant William Wilson at Fort Nelson.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Estimate of Monies Due Lieutenant William Rickard and His Company
Simmons provides an estimate of the monies due Lieutenant William Rickard and the Company under his command at Knoxville for their pay from April to June, inclusive, 1795.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Estimate of Clothing for a Non-Commissioned Officer
Simmons' estimate of the cost of one year's clothing of a non-commissioned officer Music or Private for one year, Captain William Rickard's company.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Estimate for Expenditures Forwarded
Holt explains that he has transmitted to Simmons his estimate of expenditures for the month of June which includes the notes for the pay of the armourer and the guard.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Establishment of a Principal Clerk in the Accountant's Office
With regard to the question of employment and compensation of Clerks in the Public Offices now pending before Congress, Howell makes his claim for a Principal Clerk to be established for his office …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosure of Request for Pay
Hodgdon enclosed letter of request by William Clark for his daughter Margaret to receive a portion of his pay while he was in public service. Hodgdon authorized the advanced pay to Margaret.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed-Tingley's Return for the Month of May
Tingley encloses his return for May along with the constructor's receipt for the articles issued to him for the use of the Naval Department. He also notes that the white oak logs have been sawed into …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Enclosed Receipts
Receipts for the supply of Peyton's detachment that marched to Winchester, Pennsylvania.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipts
Receipts enclosed, requested expedient returns being in need of money.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Enclosed Money
Enclosed advanced money due Colonel Thomas Butler for use by the Indian Department. Money drawn for Francis D'hebecourt
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Financial Documents
Enclosed general return, statement of whisky received, abstract of expenditures of Quartermaster's Dept., and other abstracts. Vouchers for expenses of Ohio mail submitted, requested they be …
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Designs of Figureheads for Frigates
Designs by Mr. Rush enclosed, suggestions for ship design.
Carson CollectionDuties on Imposts and Tonnage, John Habersham Collector of Customs, Savannah Georgia
Simmons certifies that $25.30 is due John Habersham, Collector of the Customs for Savannah, Georgia, the amount he discounted from the monies arising from duties on imposts and tonnage and for which a …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Doubts Concerning the Pay of the New Jersey Troops
Hamilton explains that he has delayed providing the money required for the New Jersey troops because he believes the estimate for that purpose is excessive. He points out that the first month's pay …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Documents Refuting Claim of Seizure
Bond noted his possession of documents that refuted claims that Captain Home detained U.S. seamen unlawfully.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Disposition of Advertisements
The advertisement in the enclosed account was taken from the Gazette of the United States. A note was attached to the advertisements requesting the printers of the various states to insert them in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Use of Live Oak Timbers in Frigate Construction, Especially for Gun Decks
Refers to reviewing Mr. Humphreys' table of dimensions concerning the limbers for the 36-gun frigates, finding that their scantlings [the dimensions of the framing and structural portions] were too …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceDiscussion of Construction of 36 and 44 Gun Frigates, & Dangers During Launch
Letter, discusses 36 and 44 gun Frigate construction; describes dangers of launching Frigate; discusses descent of keel.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Commissioners' Powers to Settle Damage Claims Arising from Jay Treaty Negotiations
Letter, discusses the powers and aims of commissioners in deciding claims for losses or damages relative to the Treaty of Peace [apparently referring to the Treaty of Paris which ended the …
John Jay PapersDiscussing Ship Construction
Stodder is discussing ship modeling and ship construction with Pickering. He recommends improvements in design and structure as well as evaluating the state of the timber being used for shipbuilding.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence
