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Informs the Secretary of War that Major General Anthony Wayne has been directed by the Paymaster General for sums of money to furnish the pay, subsistence, and forage of the Army. Discusses additional …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Final Shipment of Shoes
Beach notifies Pickering, the Secretary of War, that he is ready to make his final delivery of shoes, and asks the Secretary to send an inspector the beginning of next week.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Extract of letter from James Seagrove, agent of Indian Affairs, on meeting with Chiefs of the Creek Nation, and the prospects of living in peace
James Seagrove, Agent for Creek Indians, reported that he received dispatches from various Chiefs of the Creek Nations indicating that they will comply with his demands and will live in perfect peace …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract from Secretary of Treasury to Henley: Policy on government supplies for Indians
Outlines regulations for supplies for Indians. Discusses requirement that purchases be made by contracts or through agents designated by Henley. Mentions that Governor of South Western Territory will …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Extact of letter from Caleb Gibbs clerk Boston ship yard on schooners laden with frigate timbers
Extract of letter from Caleb Gibbs, clerk at Boston shipyard. Reports that Schooner laden with timbers presumbably bound for Baltimore, could not enter Chesapeake Bay. The schooner is currently at …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExplanation regarding a receipt
Explains the reason why the receipt of Captain Bruff has not been forwarded to the War Office
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation of Method Regarding Muster Roll
Martin explained he did not put the names of men into a certain column because they were not fit for duty. He did not want to alter the muster rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation for not paying various militias
Articulates to Lt. Col. Sprout the reasons why he will not pay the militias of Marietta, Bellpree, and Waterford.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Explanation for Muster Roll of Artillerists and Engineers
No documents exist that show the payment of Lieut. David Hale's recruits, therefore their information was omitted. Information on Major Roberts account requested.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation for Delay in Forwarded Packet of Vouchers
Fleming informs Simmons that he was ordered by Major Hodgdon to inspect the ordnance and military stores which takes priority over other duties.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Expenses Related to Surveying the River
Vermonnet assures Simmons that from the day of his appointment, he has been surveying the river and providing drafts to the War Department, thereby incurring expenses that he has never mentioned,.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of Paul H. Perrault, temporary engineer
Simmons certifies that $148.00 is due Paul H. Perrault, being the amount allowed him for his expenses and for keeping a public horse from June 1794 through June 1795.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Major Bezaleel Howe
Simmons certifies that $57 is due Major Bezaleel Howe for his expenses traveling from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and, while at Philadelphia, providing evidence at the Circuit Court.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Josiah Fox, temporary constructor frigate building Gosport Virginia
Simmons certifies that $63.79 is due Josiah Fox for his expenses on a journey from Philadelphia to Norfolk Virginia, while there, and returning to the city, being employed as a temporary constructor …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses Incurred in the Pursuit of Deserters, Etc.
Wadsworth encloses the muster and payroll of the recruits enlisted by him through May 1795. Since some of his men have been absent, it was not practical to include a complete receipt roll. Also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses Incurred during the Journey to Governors Island
Simmons will soon receive a statement of Wadsworth's contingent account including the sums charged and the expenses incurred relative to the subsistence and transportation of himself and his recruits …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses and Medical Attendance of Captain Donald G. Mitchell
Simmons certifies that $109 is due Captain Donald Grant Mitchell for his expenses and medical attendance doing the public business of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point. He was …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expense Related to Pursuing Deserters
Simmons announces that he is returning Doctor Gillaspy's accounts due to irregularities therein. Kalteisen's recruiting account will remain unsettled until all the monies given him for that purpose …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expense of an Express To and From West Point
"The Secretary of War wishes to know what would be the expence of sending an express to West Point, and his returning to Philadelphia."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expense Account of Johnny Carson
In examining Carson's expenses, Simmons is asked to consider the time it takes Carson to execute his duties. A total of 74 days has been required to travel to his present location and make the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Examination of vouchers
Informs Fleming that the office has received his vouchers and will examine them accordingly.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Examination of receipts
Informs John Matthews that the receipts sent to the office have been examined.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Estimates of Pay Due Non-Commissioned Officers & Privates enlisted by Captain William A. Lee of Cavalry
Estimate $328 for four months' pay due the non-commissioned officers and privates enlisted by Captain William A. Lee of the Cavalry now under the command of Lieutenant William Wilson at Fort Nelson.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Estimate of the expenses of the war department for the year 1796, made by the Secretary of War.
List of estimated expenses for War Department. Includes salary, pensions, and compensation.
Fourth Congress: Transcribed Reports and the Communications From the Secretary of the Treasury to the House of Representatives, 4th Congress, 1stEstimate of Ordinance and military stores for the legion of the U.S. for 1796
Estimate of ordnance and military stores wanted for the Legion of the United States for 1796 showing the parts per returns on hand and the articles to be supplied.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
