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Abstract of supplies to the Chickasaw Indians by David Henley
Lists sundry items purchased by contract for Chickasaws.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Abstract of Several Accounts.
Abstract of several officers' accounts, opened in the books of the Pay Master General in Old Emissions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract of Payments Made by David Henley
Abstract of payments made by David Henley, Agent to the Department of War, on account of expenses arising in his office from October 1794 to April 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract of Clothing and Stationary delivered to Artillerists and Engineers
Lists items such as clothing, supplies, stationary; artillery, weapons, and food given to artillerists and engineers. Information extracted from vouchers.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)A Surplus of Clasps & A Deficiency of Blankets, Etc.
The stores have not been examined until now because of the deranged state of the public store. However, an examination shows a surplus of stock clasps and a shortage of blankets.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A statement of the progress in providing materials for the frigates and in building them.
Update on progress of frigate construction, difficulties acquiring materials, etc.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)A Small Advance
In order to defray the contingent expenses of his office, Simmons requests a small advance of two hundred dollars from the Treasury out of the appropriations granted for the year 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Return on Ordnance and Supplies for May and an Update on the Gun Carriages
Bryant encloses the return on ordnance and supplies for May. The carriage bodies for the 28 six-pounder guns are all finished except for the side boxes and painting. Bryant expects the work to be …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)A Return of Worke Done in the Ordnace Department at Springfield
List of work completed in Ordnance Department at Springfield, MA. Bryant noted he employed blacksmiths and carpenters. Requested money to pay workmen.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)A Personal Request of the Superintendent of Military Stores
Butler requests the of Hodgdon the purchase of personal supplies which cannot be obtained in Pittsburgh, such as sherry wine, brown sugar, and soap. He requests it be sent by public wagon, and will …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)A Liberal Allowance for the Militia
The militia have been advanced their pay and forage, having been given a very liberal allowance considering that they were not constantly employed. It will be proper for Henley to pay Colonel Hay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Gentle & Easygoing Horse
Stagg appreciates the temporary use of one of the public horses. He asks Hodgdon to notify the keeper of the stables that he prefers to ride a gentle and easygoing horse.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Drawing Board for Mr. Fox
Mr. Fox, who is making drafts for the frigate building at Philadelphia, is in want of a drawing board. Mr. Fox will visit Hodgdon's store to select the board that best fits his needs.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayA Box to be Forwarded to Caleb Swan
Simmons is delivering a box marked "Caleb Swan, Esq., Paymaster General, Greenville," that includes Simmons' bank book and muster and payrolls. The box should be forwarded to Swan as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1000 for the Use of the Recruiting Service
The Reverend David Jones has one thousand dollars to be delivered to Thomas Butler for the use of the Recruiting Service, for which he is to be held accountable. Simmons stresses that he wants Butler …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1000 Discounted at This Bank
Hodgdon is notified of a note for $1500 deposited at Nixon's bank which Hodgdon is directed to discharge.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Untitled]
Messrs Bell and Given discuss payment for shipping parcels of clothing.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)[Statement of the present military force of the United States]
List of officers presently employed and the date of their discharge.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)[Report on measures taken for opening trade with the Indians]
Enclosure to Vice President's office. Discussed opening trade with Indians to provide them with cheap provisions. Methods of supplying provisions to Indians detailed, money owed Indian tribes.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)[Report of the Secretary of War on the measures to obtain proper sites for Arsenals].
Partial document - discussed building and supplying arsenals.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)[Report of the Secretary of War of the measures taken for opening a trade with the Indians]
Political climate with British in Canada and Indian alliances for peace in northwestern territories in state of negotiation. Trade with southern tribes final result. Locations for trade described.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)[Receipt of Joseph Lemotte]
Acknowledged receipt of pay for interpreter at Post Vincennes as specified by warrant issued by A. Wayne.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
