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Order in Favor of Thomas Heart
Jonathan Heart warns Howell that the order claimed by Thomas Heart should not be paid.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Opinion on Warham Strong
Howell could not say if Strong was a member of Colonel Wi[ttet]'s regiment, but he noted Strong was of good character and deserving of a commission by Connecticut.
Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905)One More Wagon
Beatty has written General Knox about an additional wagon to meet him in Trenton. He finds that it will be impossible for him to transport the quantity of spare clothing, arms, and tents that he is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the Claims of George Smith
The Auditor of the Federal Treasury on the claims of George Smith, late deputy judge advocate of the army. Smith was in fact overpaid.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)On the Claim of William Cleveland
Response to a verbal request for an examination into the claim of William Cleveland, who served in Col. Tyler's regiment and was a prisoner. Howell discusses Cleveland's claim regarding the length of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)On the Claim of Richard Varrick
The Commissioner of Army Accounts writes the War Secretary that he has examined the claim of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varrick for an allowance of bounty lands from the United States.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)On the claim of Doctor Elliot
Auditor of the Treasury writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the claim of Doctor Elliot.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Obliging the Heir of a Faithful Soldier
David Gregg, who served with Connolly during the late war under Captain Strong in the New Establishment , died before his three years expired. His brother is administering his estate and would like to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Obligations to Contractors
The Contractor has entered into an agreement with the Secretary of theTreasury to furnish provisions for the troops on the frontiers. If he executes this task well he will be paid the stipulated sum. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Return Payment to Pensioners
Pensioners paid, notification of daily applications for arrears owed pensioners.
Claims Sent (Letterbook) by the Massachusetts Loan Office, Jun1, 1785-Aug 14, 1791. (RG53) (M925, Roll 4)Nominal Pay Due Officers of the Late Army
The rule adopted by the Office of Army Accounts for ascertaining the value of nominal pay due officers of the late Army is that the specie value was allowed in the same manner as the States charged …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No. 6 Warrant for Payment
Approves payment to Joseph Howell Junior, Paymaster General, to be given to Samuel Meredith.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)No Tents or Canteens at Christiana Bridge
Lieut. Bines reports that he has no tents or canteens at Christiana Bridge so the Secretary of War requests that eight or ten common tents be sent off in the morning by stage. Fifty or sixty canteens …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)News from Camp
The previous day the Indians killed one of Capt. Edward Butler's men and wounded one other who died later. They have also either killed or taken one militia man. Our Indians have gone out with Capt. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New York Lottery, Etc.
Howell wants Harmar to purchase for him ten tickets on his account in the New York Lottery and three on account of Howell, Harmar and Beatty. He pledges to order Capts. Asheton, Bradford, and McGurdy …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Mare, Etc.
Hodgdon's mare should have arrived at Pittsburgh and if neither Swan nor Pickering are willing to take her on account, deliver her to the person who brought this letter and, if necessary, provide him …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mrs. Budden's Looking Glasses
It is Budden's understanding that Knox would pay eleven pounds five schillings for the looking glasses belonging to Mrs. Budden which were sent to Samuel Hodgdon. If this is the case, Budden wishes to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Sent for Bounty Paid
Jeffers reimbursed for bounty paid, remaining accounts settled.
Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905)Money for the Pay of Harmar's Regiment
Captain Beatty is entrusted by Howell with the task of conveying $17,844 to General Harmar for the pay of his officers and men.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Money for the Detachment of Artillery at West Point
Howell transmits the sum of $831 to pay the arrearages of pay due the detachment of artillery stationed at West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Money for the Commanding General
Howell is transmitting the sum of $17,844 for the use of the commanding general.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Money for a Battalion of Levies on the Frontier
Howell transmits to Hodgdon the amount of $2,225 for the purpose of raising a battalion of levies on the frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Mistake in Forwarding Clothing, Etc.
Armstrong is sorry that a mistake was made in forwarding the clothing brought by the pack horses. He will ask the General to let him have shirts and shoes from the stores at Fort Hamilton to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Missing Articles
Hodgdon identifies a number of objects that may or may not have been sent. If they have not been sent, he orders Knox to send them to Major Craig immediately. Included are wire for the rims of camp …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
