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Notification of new book for record-keeping
Notification of new book opened to record trifle expenditures and frugal dispersal of pay. Howell is accountant of the War Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Credit to Account
Money received from Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of United States passed to the credit of Howell's account.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notes Intended for the Troops of the Upper Posts
The Notes intended for the pay of the troops of the upper posts have mistakenly been made payable to Caleb Swan; provisions should be made to correct the mistake and advice should be given to the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Note to Tench Coxe
References Hodgdon receiving [illegible], to which Coxe previously alluded.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToNon-indebtedness sworn
Non-indebtedness sworn before Philadelphia Alderman, Hilary Baker.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)No Temporary Buildings
The Secretary of War [Knox] does not approve Hodgdon's proposal of erecting temporary buildings for the infant armory because the public cannot afford the extra expense.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Stone Unturned in the Public Service
Lyman asserts that he has made few charges against the public relative to his recruiting. He was on horseback most of the time and even went into Vermont. Even though he was responsible for the most …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Knapsacks!
McClean laments that there has been a capital mistake in Hodgdon's failure to send knapsacks in the recent shipment of equipage. Not having knapsacks causes the soldiers continuous strife since they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Driver for My Wagon
Sears apologizes for not sending his wagon. Just as he had the carriage ready, the driver decided not to go. Sears' driver is taking Mr. Page to Bristol but will be available upon his return.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Cash on Hand, Etc.
[Partly illegible] A number of boatmen and pack horsemen have arrived from Fort Washington to whom considerable sums are due. With no cash on hand, Craig will draw on Hodgdon an as yet undetermined …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Appropriation for the Militia Infantry in Georgia
Militia infantry and spies in the State of Georgia for whose services no appropriation has been made by the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)New Specimens of Gun Carriages
Mr. Carmaubs [?] has conferred with the Secretary of War concerning improvements in gunnery. Knox wants Hodgdon to furnish him with artificers, a shop, and tools so that he can produce new specimens …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New England Pine for ship construction
Joshua Humphreys, an influential shipbuilder, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of New England pine for the use of frigate construction. Coxe is Commissioner of the Revenue.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Naval Agents who have accepted their appointments
Regarding naval agents, Knox informs Secretary of Treasury Hamilton that the following have accepted their appointments as naval agents: Jeremiah Yellot at Baltimore; Gurney Smith at Philadelphia; …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToNames of the Inspectors
Jones wants the names of the inspectors appointed by the Secretary of War and by the Secretary of the Treasury under the contract for 1793 with Young and Dannacker, particularly those who inspected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Name of the Person Who Goes Express
Lewis asks for the name of the person taking the express the next day and whether he is going to Carlisle. Money is being sent to a recruiting officer at that place and this inquiry is made at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Underpaid Son
Although Miles had understood from Major Holt that Miles' son would receive the same pay as himself, $26.65, he is astonished to discover that his son is only receiving $16. Holt declares that he does …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Quantity of Wagons
[Partly illegible] Parker assures Hodgdon that has spared no pain, night or day, to complete his quantity of wagons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Family Affairs
[Partly illegible] Fortune has favored Dunwick's two daughters with wedlock so they no longer need his assistance in the form of part of his pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mustering Recruits
Eaton never received formal instructions for mustering recruits, attributes that to the improperly filed rolls. Requests instruction from Simmons on "proper oath".
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Mustering of Two Scouts in Clark County
This is documentation from Governor Shelby of Kentucky to the Secretary of War regarding the mustering of two scouts in Clark County under the command of Lieutenant John McIntire. Included is the …
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Muster Rolls Submitted, Updates on Status of Recruits and Officers
Returns muster rolls of recruits at Winchester Virginia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Muster Rolls of the Recruits at Springfield
Capt. Lyman encloses to Howell the muster rolls of the recruits at Springfield for the months of April and May 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster Rolls of the Recruits
Three months muster rolls of the recruits have been forwarded for which the pay should be sent as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
