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Directions to take charge of public stores at Fort Pitt
Order to take charge of all public stores, which shall be deposited at Fort Pitt.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDifference in Price of Musicians' Coats
The subscriber, having inspected the clothing furnished by Shepherd & Smith for the non-commissioned, privates, and musicians of the levies agreeable to the contract made with the Secretary of the …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Descent Down the River
Hodgdon announces that he will begin his descent down the river on the Sunday next but Knox should continue to address him as usual.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Decision to pay discharged troops 6 months pay
Vanden Brock conveyed Secretary of War Knox's approval of Howell's proposal to pay men discharged on six months pay and let the residue remain until settlement of their accounts can be completed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cotesworthy's Needs
Cotsworthy notes that if he could have made a change he would have remitted it but his misfortune prevented him from doing so. He asks Knox to make a copy and he will pay him upon his return. He asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cost of sundry supplies
Estimate of money due in the Quarter Master's Department.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Contract to make 2000 pairs of shoes
Contract to furnish 2000 pairs of shoes to War Department at seven shillings per pair to be delivered within 30 days.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confirmation of Major Judd as an Agent
Major Judd's inquires as to whether he is considered an agent according to the pertinent Act of Congress. Howell confirms that since this Act is not confined to regimental agents but extends to other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning the settlement of claims
Writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts of the anxiety he feels in anticipation of his advice relative to the applications for a settlement of claims, which he says has been the subject of "perpetual …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning the Pay of Pennsylvania Militia
Writes that he has presented Howell's report to the War Secretary on the pay of the militia of Alleghany County, who recommended that a certificate be produced from the State Comptroller of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning the claim of Doctor Elbert
Requests the opinion of the Auditor of the Federal Treasury respecting the claim of Doctor John Elbert
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning account at the Pay Office
Writes Capt. Howell at the Pay Office discussing the settlement of his account, vouchers, and other concerns. Since the close of the war, it was a matter of indifference whether they or not until …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Complete Set of Guages
The Secretary of War requests a complete set of guages for the service of the public for which eight dollars will be paid.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Complaint about Public Horses Feeding in Private Corn Field
Complains that the public horses feed in his corn fields every night at a considerable loss to him. Requests assistance.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCompensation claim and account settlement
Informs Captain Fenner of Wolcott's decision on his claim and advises him to prepare his accounts to aid the settlement of his claim
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Compensation claim
Discusses the claim of Captain Fenner for compensation for his service as agent for the North Carolina Line in the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation of Lieutenant Wilson
Asks Stagg to inform the Secretary at War that he has examined the settlement of Lieutenant Willis Wilson of the Virginia Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation of Captain Sleuman pay
Unknown author from the War Department sends Appleton the $3000 commutation of Capt. John Sleuman for which receipts will be provided. Capt. Sleuman is now to be paid his pension.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commutation Claim of John Spotswood
Replies to Madison's inquiry regarding the claim of Captain John Spotswood for commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Common Tents to Haskell, Etc.
Knox is asked to furnish enough common tents to Capt. Haskell to cover about ninety men and horsemen. The men are to camp on the opposite side of the Schuykill the following morning and Knox should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commissioner for settling Delaware accounts
Writes that he has recovered from his illness and been appointed a commissioner to settle the accounts of the state of Delaware. He hopes he will be welcomed at this position and informs Howell of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Coming to Philadelphia
As soon as the Treasurer can come to Philadelphia, Colesworth will also set off for the same city, possibly the next Thursday.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing, Etc.
Craig has forwarded care of Captain Cushing several articles, including clothing. Mentions a defeat, general panic, and the Northern Indians. No news yet received from Congress.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing, Etc.
Armstrong fears that Hodgdon will be disappointed in not receiving the clothing mentioned in his recent letter. Armstrong has some of the clothing, shirts and shoes, but it is not marked so it is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for the Troops
The Secretary of War encloses two boxes containing articles of clothing for the troops in the service of the United States on board the stage boat Amboy. One box contains 160 pairs of woolen overalls …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
