Detroit Public Library: Burton Historical Collection
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Discussion of Expenditures in Quartermaster, Indian & Hospital Departments
Mentions making up a list of probable expenditures in the Quartermaster's Department for July-September 1796, as well as those in the Indian and Hospital Departments. Discusses present and future …
John Wilkins PapersDetachments to Oswego and Niagara
Capt. Lewis is asked by James McHenry and George Washington to deliver a letter to Governor-General Lord Dorchester in Canada. Lewis is to inform Lord Dorchester that detachments of U.S. troops are in …
James McHenry PapersDetachments sent to Canada
McHenry informs Governor-General Lord Dorchester in Canada that, according to the second article in the Treaty of Amity, U.S. detachments are being sent to the posts at Oswego and Niagara and the …
James McHenry PapersDetachment from West Point to Oswego and Niagara
McHenry orders for two hundred troops stationed at West Point, New York to be detached to Oswego and Niagara. McHenry asks Schuyler's opinion on the best route for them to take and approximations on …
James McHenry PapersContract beween Wolcott and O'Hara
Contract betwen James O'Hara and Oliver Wolcott Jr relating to supplies for the Army. Lists prices for supplies at various posts.
Solomon Sibley PapersConcerning western posts in New York
McHenry informs Schuyler that Captain Lewis, who is also delivering Schuyler this letter, is in possession of a dispatch relative to western posts in New York. Schuyler is instructed to send Lewis on …
James McHenry PapersAcceptance of Appointment as Quartermaster General
Wilkins accepts his appointment as Quartermaster General in the Legion of the United States. Refers to the money arrangements of that department.
John Wilkins LetterbookSubmission of Projected Quartermaster Department Costs in Coming Months
Submits enclosed estimate of [apparently] all [projected?] costs of the Army Quartermaster Department for June-August 1797.
John Wilkins LetterbookSubmission of Expenditure Estimates for December 1797 to February 1798
Appears to be the cover letter submitting the expenditure estimates for December 1797 and January & February 1798.
John Wilkins LetterbookRegarding Transfer of Warrants for Expenditure
Tells Hodgdon that the transfer of warrants drawn for expenditures during Wilkins' administration of the Quartermaster Department may be effected in whatever way Hodgdon feels best. Encloses …
John Wilkins LetterbookRegarding Shipments of Soldiers' Clothing, Supplies for Detroit & Masac, & Doctor's Stores at Pittsburgh
Notifies Wilkinson that the soldiers' clothing has been divided at Philadelphia into packages for each post, and informs him of the route each package will travel. Mentions stoves & glass destined …
John Wilkins LetterbookRegarding Safe Arrival of Quartermaster, & Post as Quartermaster General
Informs McHenry of the safe arrival of a quartermaster officer at one of the frontier forts. Appears to discuss Wilkins' continuing post as Quartermaster General.
John Wilkins PapersRegarding Recent Bill Drawn
Discusses recent bill for the Army Quartermaster Department drawn by Wilkins upon McHenry.
John Wilkins PapersRegarding Appointment of Quartermaster Officer to Philadelphia, & the Forwarding of Cost Estimates for Various Posts
Mentions that he has been ordered to appoint a quartermaster officer to Philadelphia, and promises to send a letter authorizing Hodgdon to do so. Also promises to send the latest Quartermaster …
John Wilkins PapersRecent Bills Drawn, Matthew Ernest Empowered to Draw Bills, & Purchases for Sloop Detroit
Submits a list of recent bills drawn, and encloses those drawn by Harragan, an agent of the Quartermaster Department. Notifies the giving of authority to Matthew Ernest to draw bills. Mentions his …
John Wilkins LetterbookRecent Bills Drawn, & Estimate of Quartermaster Department Expenditures for Summer 1797
Lists recent bills drawn, and encloses estimate of projected Quartermaster Department costs for June-August 1797 [included].
John Wilkins LetterbookRecent Bill Drawn, Recent Expenditure Estimates for Fort Washington, Pittsburgh, & Detroit
Forwards letter from Mr. Ernest which informs of a recent bill he has drawn; also encloses expenditure estimates for Fort Washington, Pittsburgh and Detroit for September-November 1797. Asks that …
John Wilkins LetterbookQuartermaster Department Arrangements for Transportation of Supplies
Deals with Quartermaster Department affairs, including arrangements for freight transport by water and by wagon road, to serve various frontier posts.
John Wilkins PapersQuartermaster Department Affairs: Recent Disbursements & Kentucky Expenses
Informs McHenry of recent disbursements made by the Quartermaster Department, and of expenditures related to Kentucky.
John Wilkins PapersQuartermaster Department Affairs: Recent Bills Drawn, Notification of Items Needed for Sloop Detroit
Informs McHenry of recent bills drawn, and encloses a list of articles required for the outfitting of the sloop Detroit [not included].
John Wilkins PapersQuartermaster Department Affairs: Cost Estimates for Fort Washington & Detroit, Recent Bills Drawn, Settlement of Accounts
Forwards Quartermaster Department cost estimates for March-May for the posts dependent on Fort Washington and Detroit. Also informs McHenry of his giving Hodgdon power of attorney to settle …
John Wilkins PapersNotification of Recent Bill Drawn & Request for Paying of Fee Due on Wilkins' Land Certificate
Notifies Hodgdon of recent $350 bill drawn; also reminds Hodgdon of October 26 letter, in which he asked Hodgdon to pay to the Treasury money due on a land certificate held by Wilkins, and charge the …
John Wilkins Letterbook
