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Case of General Wilkinson receiving money from Swan
The case of General Wilkinson having received $550 from Swan is a case of some delicacy. He was at that time Swan's commanding officer and his warrant is a complete indemnification to Swan. Too much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cartridge Boxes for General Wayne
The Secretary of War [Knox] directs Hodgdon to inform him of the number of new cartridge boxes that have been sent on for General [Anthony] Wayne's army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Slough's Payroll
Enclosed is the payroll of Captain Jacob Slough's detachment so that Swan can discharge the balance of $59 due them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Fauche writes the Governor regarding Indian crimes
Captain Jonas Fauche reports his military activities to the Governor. Also, Fauche passes intelligence gleaned from Indian women and children taken captive.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCaptain Cooper's report as evidence of claim of pay
Blount sends copies of his order to Captain James Cooper and his report of the month of August 1791 as evidence of claim of pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Brock's Shady Accounting
Howell accuses Captain Brock of embezzlement. Howell states that the voucher system in place is ineffective and that Brock is claiming money advanced to Ensign Grayson for recruiting. It appears that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Adair's Account
Howell has examined the rolls of Captain John Adair's militia discharged by Swan, but their entry in Howell's books is suspended for want of the warrant of the commanding officer drawn on Swan for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Abner Prior's Pay
Swan does not think that it is advisable for Howell to pay Captain Abner Prior for any month before August 1792. His pay up to that point is in Britt's hands.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Capt Sedam's Stores, Etc.
Hunt does not believe the wagoner will be permitted to pass through Trenton or over the ferry. However, at the ferry above Trenton they pass everyone that applies at Brunswick. Capt. Sedam should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Can the Cargo Be Saved?
The captain of the sloop, who lives in Norfolk, has informed Perkins that the sloop ran ashore and the winds were blowing so hard that they could do nothing and he did not know whether the cargo could …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Call On Me at 10 O'Clock
Prior asks Hodgdon to call on him the following morning at 10 o'clock so he can have the honor of accompanying him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Calculation of the cost of constructing ships of war
An influential shipbuilder calculates the cost of building and maintaining a frigate for the United States. Estimates 23 pounds per ton.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Calamity Which Befell the Vessel
[Difficult handwriting] Hodgdon has been informed of the calamity which befell the vessel in being cast away. The men were sent to Norfolk where they remained until Mr. [Joseph] Perkins went down to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Burned musket barrels
Notification that burned barrels of musket balls to arrive in Charleston. They were burned on the top of the State House. Could never see their figure without sourness. The incident has been the cause …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Britt's Account
Swan observes that if he is not ordered out on the campaign and if [Daniel] Britt shoud return safe from Vincennes, Howell may anticipate receiving a statement of Britt's account and payment by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bounty Receipts
Simmons has received the sundry bounty receipts Lewis sent and filed them with others. They will be examined and Lewis' recruiting account will be settled.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Bounty Lands
How asks Hodgdon to provide information referenced in the enclosed extract in which his friend want to know how he should proceed to obtain his bounty lands.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bond of Marshall & Kennedy
Marshall and Kennedy bind themselves to provide services to the United States in exchange for the sum of $5000. Marshall has received from Samuel Hodgdon, Quartermaster, the sum of $2,500 for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Blank Pay Rolls
Swan wants Howell to send him three or four reams of blank payrolls. Otherwise the payrolls must be made on common paper which will be cumbersome and inconveniente and cannot be made to correspond to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Lading
Habersham acknowledges receipt of a bill of lading for packages shipped on board the schooner "Friendship", John Patton, Master.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Lading
Enclosed is a bill of lading for 400 half-barrels of powder received from West Point and shipped on board the New York packet under Captain Dunn to Hodgdon under the direction of the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bayonet for a French Musket
Stagg sends a pattern bayonet for a French musket made by [Joseph] Cranch at West Point. The Secretary of War wants to be informed as to what price one thousand bayonets could be made for. It is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Baron's Military Instructions
Stagg announces that they have none of the Baron's [Von Steuben] Military Instructions and only four copies remaining of the Articles of War which they want. A number of the Military Instructions were …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Balances due Legion of United States month of August 1792
Paymaster of troops of United States, Caleb Swan, submits balances due Legion of United States month of August 1792.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Balance Due a Detachment of Captain Slough's Men
Enclosed is a continuation of payments made until March 1st. Also forwarded is a packet of payrolls for payments made to detachments previous to March. There is a balance due Captain Slough's men …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
