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Request for money from John Reed, veteran of St. Clair expedition
Reed laments that from the fate of 4 November 1791 [St Clair defeat], he has lost his clothing and was wounded. He is in a strange country, with no settlements and no friends to help. Mr Hunt has …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for funds from Captain John Heth
Captain Heth writes to the paymaster general that he has been constantly on the march since January, to such an expense that it has depleted his funds. He asks for money. He notes that he has not …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for escort to accompany survey of Miami Purchase
Ludlow informed Hodgdon that he made application to the Commandant of troops at Fort Washington, conformable to instructions from Secretary of Treasury, for an escort to accompany him while on survey …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Clothing
Request for delivery of overalls for Captain Kerr's Company stationed in North Carolina.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request for an Orderly Book
John Stagg, chief war department clerk, notes that Captain Sedam wants an orderly book for his company and asks that he be delivered one.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report on the Pay of Capt. Hugh Beard's Company of Militia
Howell says he examined the pay roll for the pay of militia raised at Goverenor Blount's direction as a guard to attend the treaty held with the Indians on the banks of Holston and, despite the …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Report from Fort Washington on Supplies, Indian Attacks, and Court Martial
Nobody has yet arrived to take charge of the stores. Business goes on as usual. Have furnished wagons for hauling hay from prairie to Fort Hamilton; will be a great augmentation. Little news; Indians …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report from Captain William Faulkner on status of company and receipts from the recruits for their bounty
Captain William Faulkner, reporting from Headquarters at Pittsburg, notes that he has not made settlement with Goudy. His company is complete; mustered and marched to Pittsburg. Will procure …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Rental charges incurred by War Department
List of rent charges incurred by War Department, owed to John Steinmetz. The list is provided by the Commissary of Military Stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reinbach's Account
Enclosed are the papers of Reinbach, the recruiting sergeant. He claims a balance due him based on the premium for recruiting men for Capt. Newman. The Secretary of War wants Howell to examine …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regulations for the receiving,distributing, and accounting for all public property designed for the army of the United States
Lists of rules and regulations for each department within the War Department.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Regulations for the receiving, distributing, and accounting for all public property designed for the Army of the United States
Lists regulations for departments within the War Department. Details what role each department fills.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Regulations for receiving, distributing, and accounting for public property designed for Army of United States
Regulations for receiving, distributing, and accounting for public property designed for Army of United States. Stores will go from Philadelphia to Pittsburg first, then be transferred to garrisons or …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Regulations for receiving and distributing public materials
The organization of the Legions having been decided upon, Secretary Knox outlines regulations to govern the distribution of materials from the military stores.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Regulations for furnishing the supplies of Forage Stationary and Wood for the troops of the United States
Detailed list of all types of supplies to be provided or foraged by troops. Oath of service included.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Regulations for Furnishing Supplies for the Troops of the United States
Document outlines regulations for furnishing supplies of forage, stationary, and wood for the troops of United States. Outlines oath to be taken by those who work in Quarter Master's Department. …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Regarding the account of Stephen Drayton
Regarding the account of Stephen Drayton; addressed to the Auditor of the Treasury.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding inadequate compensation as clerk in Quarter Master office
Asks about compensation as clerk in Quarter Master office, which Read believes was inadequate.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Regarding Captain Lee
Letter concerning Capt. Thomas Lee, late of the 5th New York Regiment; Lee has not received his supernumerary pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Refers to Business among Various Officers
Writes of receipts and money. Refers to Indian affairs. Lists boats and loads.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Reference to order of General Knox of this date to Thomas Proctor.
Proofs of various cannons and amount of powder required.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Reed's & Finley's Account, Etc.
Craig is sorry that Reed's and Finley's accounts did not reach Hodgdon but feels confident that no pains will be necessary to reach a final settlement of all the charges against the Quartermaster …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruits to Lancaster
The Secretary of War has directed that the recruits currently In Philadelphia should march to Lancaster immediately. Knox is directed to furnish a four-horse wagon to transport their baggage.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruiting for the Legion of the United States
Stagg orders Lt. Morris to the City of New York where he will recruit for the Legion of the United States. The men he enlists will be sent to West Point and assigned to Capt. Bezaleel Howe.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation for Morton
Morton feels himself under obligation to Hodgdon and the other gentlemen who recommended him and trusts that his attention to Hodgdon's instructions will meet his approbation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
