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Delivery Notice, Medicines and Hospital Stores
Hodgdon informs Henley of the medicine and hospital stores sent to him and that waggoner John Snap will be delivering them.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Suggested Changes to Regulations
Hamtramck's changes to the regulations sent by McHenry. The regulations relate to command structure, the sick and medicine, arms, goods, appearance, ammunition exercises, absentees, garrison books, …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Suggested Changes to Regulations
Hamtramck returns changes he made in the regulations sent by McHenry.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Request for Vacation
Lieutenant Samuel Vance requests a short time of leave, after six years at work without relaxation.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Request for Payment
Harrison is enclosing two bank bills that are the property of Mr. Murray of Boston; he has not been able to collect one fifth of the last payments for their books.
William Henry Harrison PapersPromotion to Captain
Lieutenant Samuel Vance is notified of his promotion to Captain in the 3rd Regiment, and that vice Howell has resigned.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Order to Settle Affairs and Rejoin Company
Order by Secretary McHenry to settle affairs in Pittsburgh, and then to repair immediately to Georgia to rejoin the company.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Enclosed Cash Invoices for Cherokee Amenities
Expediency of transporting goods listed in cash invoices expressed by Hodgdon.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionDrawing money for use by the Quarter Master
Harrison notifies Hodgdon that he has been directed by the Commander in Chief to draw on him for 10000 dollars. He has only been able to procure 7000, but isn't certain he'll need more.
William Henry Harrison PapersCapture of Alexander Jamison
Description of Alexander Jamison for apprehension. Jamison guilty of fraudulent recruiting activity.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionUsurping the People of Illinois
Jones writes concerning the state of those living in the Illinois country, explaining the conditions that aided in the area's decline. Jones cites the conscription of provisions by General Clark's …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Samuel Vance, Paymaster
Description of Samuel Vance having been paymaster for a militia expedition; 3,201 dollar balance remains in his hands. They have already used some of that money for recruiting services. Notification …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Request for Instructions
Vance is clearly frustrated by the lack of instruction he has received regarding the number of officers, etc. which are permitted on the muster rolls. He feels that is he is to perform his duties as …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Request for Blank Forms
Vance requests instructions and blank pay and receipt rolls following his appointment by General MacPherson to paymaster.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Regarding Your Accounts
Simmons tells Vance that he has given his accounts to Caleb Swan, paymaster general, for examination, and that all explanations should be given to him first.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Regarding a Confrontation between Vance and Simmons
Following a February confrontation between the two, Vance is responding to Simmons regarding his accusations and behavior. Vance demands satisfaction from Simmons.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Question of Payment for those Not Authorized by Law
Vance is handing over vouchers for the payment of the volunteers on the Northampton Expedition. He notes that the muster contains a surgeon, quartermaster, lieutenant, and black men, and there is no …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Posting of a Galley
Refers to troops of Colonel Hamtramck with recognition of their correspondence. Refers also to General Wilkinson and his responsibilities. Although Hamilton continues to argue for sending the galley …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Posting of a Galley
Regarding the galley "Senator Ross," Hamilton recommends to Colonel John Francis Hamtramck that the boat destined for Fort Massac go instead to the lower posts on the Mississippi River.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367On the assignment of a Clothier General to the Western Army
Copy of document from Alexander Hamilton to General Wilkinson. Hamilton says that until the office of Clothier General shall be appointed, his duties will be performed by the Deputy Paymaster General. …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Office of Clothier General
Until the office of Clothier General has been appointed, the Deputy Paymaster General will perform his duties.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Disability Payment for Nathan Rawlings
Secretary McHenry authorizes Nathan Rawlings, captain of a company of Kentucky volunteers under the command of Major General Charles Scott, to receive disability pay ($10 per month until no longer …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
