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Compensation for James Gillispie
A receipt for David Henley, agent to the Department of War , for $22.50 as compensation allowed Gillispie who was wounded by Indians during his service under Lt. James Tedford.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Griffith McRea
A warrant in Read's favor has been drawn for $300 for the pay of Griffith McRea, Captain in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for the Recruiting Service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Auguste de Grasse
The sum of $230 has been paid to Auguste de Grasse, temporary engineer, and his receipt is enclosed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation Claimed by Edward Carrington
Edward Carrington has claimed compensation for monies remitted through his hands from the War Department. Simmons has discovered that Carrington's account was transmitted to Wolcott by the forrmer …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation & Purchases of Charles J. S. Warin, temporary engineer
Simmons certifies that $68 is due Charles Joseph Stanislas Warin, temporary Engineer, being his compensation for October 1795 and for paper, quills, and purchases by him.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation & Personal Expenses of Nicholas Martinon
The Treasurer has remitted to William Polk a sum to be transmitted to Nicholas Martinon, being his compensation and personal expenses as a Temporary Engineer.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation & Expenses of John Rivardi
The Treasurer will remit a sum to be transmitted to John M. Rivardi, being his compensation and personal expenses as a Temporary Engineer at Norfolk.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commission of Nicholas Fish, Supervisor New York
Hagner certifies that $509.52 is due Nicholas Fish, Superintendent at New York, being the amount due him for his commission on receiving and paying sundry sums of money from the Department of War …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Commission of Nicholas Fish, supervisor New York
Simmons certifies that the sum of $299.07 is due Nicholas Fish, Supervisor of New York, being his commission on receiving and paying sundry sums of money from the Department of War between June and …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Colonel Rochefontaine's Boxes of Claret
Manning has discovered that Colonel Rochefontaine's boxes of claret are in town and the other aricles are at Long Island but he does not know what they are until he gets the invoice.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Colonel George Claghorn's letter regarding dimensions and type of frigate timbers
Joshua Humphreys reports that he has considered the letters of Colonel George Claghorn, naval constructor of Boston. He discusses the dimensions of frigate timbers, and the merits of oak timbers and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCollecting Cavalry Arms & Accoutrements, Etc.
Langham has been out collecting cavalry arms and accoutrements and sought to save money by hiring a cart. However, the cart was inadequate for such a long journey so he was forced to hire a wagon. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing, Equipage, & Arms Transported to Col. Carrington
Hodgon is asked to have packed up and transported to Colonel Carrington in Richmond clothing, equipage, and arms to be delivered to Captain Alexander Gibson in Staunton, Captain Samuel Tinsley in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing to be Transported to West Point
The Secretary of War wants articles of public clothing, agreeable to the enclosed account, transported from New York to West Point and put in charge of Captain George Fleming.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Shipped to Fort Washington, Etc.
Parks identifies a mistake in the invoice delivered to Matthew Slough and discusses a shipment of clothing and Quartermaster's stores to Fort Washington that should reach its destination in good order …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Shipped on Board the Sloop "Peggy & Molly"
A bale of soldiers' clothing, shipped on board the sloop "Peggy & Molly" has arrived and an examination shows that the cargo corresponds with the invoice.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Two Cadets Named Philip
Philip Landais and Philip Rodrique have been appointed Cadets in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. According to the law, each is entitled to a sergeant's suit of clothing, with sword and belt, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Troops on the Upper Posts of the Ohio
A considerable amount of clothing has come to hand so Major Craig is preparing to send it to Fort Washington after selecting 200 suits of clothing for the troops on the upper posts of the Ohio. Also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for the Artillery Recruits Under Lt. Tallman
The contractor for furnishing the recruits at Trenton has been directed to provide private's suits, knapsacks, and canteens for the artillery recruits under Lieutenant Tallman.If there are no hats …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Sergeant Williams
Sergeant Williams has not drawn woolen and linen overalls and a vest because none could be found to fit him. Since General Knox wants Williams sent to New Jersey to join the recruiting service, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Dayton's Recruits
Ten suits of clothing for privates should be packed up and transported to Elizabeth Town, New Jersey for the use of Lieut. Horatio Dayton's artillery recruits at that place.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clarification of John Clark's Case
Regarding the claim of petitioner John Clark for pay for services rendered as an auditor, Tracy cannot ascertain whether Clark has been paid in depreciated currency and, if he was, has his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claims of the State of Virginia
Howell tries to reconcile the State of Virginia's claims regarding the service of militia, scouts, and spies to protect the frontier during the period 1791-93.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Claims of John White
Discusses the claims of John White with the Secretary at War, Timothy Pickering.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Circular to Constructors of Frigates regarding contrary opinions on frigate construction
Pickering informs the constructors that if any ideas suggested by Joshua Humphreys appear erroneous, then they should inform the Secretary of War with the reason for the contrary opinion. If there are …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
