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War Department Accounts to the Treasury
Cover letter for transmission of the quarterly accounts of the War Department for auditing at the Treasury.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Wants to Use Ship Bound for St. Marys for Return Cargo
Refers to decision for the sloop chartered for St. Mary's to remain subject to the order of the commissioner until they have finished their mission and return to Philadelphia. Requests examination of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Want of Medicines that are Necessary but not in the Chest
The medicine chest sent with Captain Strong arrived, as has the clothing. Doctor Dalcho will write separately to state which medicines are needed but were not in the chest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wagons Are Able to Take Some Clothing
The wagons engaged for Fort Fidius will be able to take whatever clothing is considered just because Harris has engaged the same wagons that just returned from that place.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers, Pay of Troops
Money received, receipts of Bezeleel Howe now enclosed in letter. One of Craig's assistants dispatched to LeBouef and Presq'isle to pay the troops at those posts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers, Muster Rolls, and Pay Rolls Received
Informs Fleming that the War Accountant's Office has received from the Secretary of War vouchers, muster rolls, and pay rolls for West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Vouchers, estimates, and Indian curiosities
Notes receipt of vouchers. Notifies Henley that the money to cover his estimates will be forwarded as soon as available. Mentions receipt of a bag of "Indian curiosities" destined for a Mr. Dinsmoor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers, account, and soldiers' clothing
Fleming's package of vouchers received. Account of George Parrot returned with reasons for its return. Discusses soldiers' clothing accounts
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers from West Point
Encloses additional vouchers received from George Fleming for the purchase of firewood for the Corps of Artillerists & Engineers at West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Vouchers Enclosed for Ordnance Department
Vouchers for expenditures of Ordnance Department enclosed. Money due workmen. Bryant requests pay for himself and workmen, all of which are in great want of it.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers and recruits
Explains the reason he has not sent in his vouchers for money he has disbursed. Gives the number of his recruits and notes that most have received their bounties.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers and pay abstracts
Discusses the "deficiencies" in Sproat's vouchers. Discusses pay roll and subsistence abstracts; returns a receipt.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers and pay
Simmons notes the receipt of vouchers sent by Freeman that will entered to Freeman's credit. Sends a certificates and requests that payment be made to several persons.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Verdict from Court Martial
Henry Starks convicted of losing sundry articles of public property and sentenced to stoppage of pay until cost was recouped by United States. Starks claims the stoppage of entire pay was mistake, …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Various pay matters
Cover letter for receipts of Joseph Granch, Horatio Dayton, and Nehemiah Freeman. Notifies Simmons that he has paid Lt. William Willson and his men. And encloses his account as agent for the War …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Various accounting and pay issues
Simmons explains his reasons for not allowing a ten dollar charge of Captain Staats Morris's expense account. Returns an account of Stewart Moore for making a coat that was improperly sent to Simmons' …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Updates to Accounts, Letter to Joseph Shayler to be Forwarded
Miller corrected missing signature of James Blakeslee on receipt rolls, received Bank Bill from John Chester. Bill exchanged with William Plumb and Miller is waiting for note to clear in New York.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Updates to Accounts and Receipt of Blank Rolls
Staats Morris, Nicholas Fish, and pay and forage information reviewed. Blank receipt, muster, and pay rolls received.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Update on Accounts and Request for Sum
The want of money for the payment of services proved to be a source of great embarrassment to Fleming. He requested immediate attention to the need for money at his post. Enclosed Col Tousards …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Update on Accounts and Payment
Freeman was unable to put money in hands of Col. Pope, due to Popes departure from Savannah three days prior to Freeman's arrival. Additional updates on accounts and payment of militia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Update on Accounts
Miller noted receipt of money from John Chester. Enclosure of pay roll with comment on lack of pay for John Bennett and Nathan Randall. Miller met Frowbridge and awaits orders from Sec. of War on …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Underage Soldier Taken by Civil Authority
Enclosed muster and pay rolls, no new recruits. One soldiers father made oath that his son was underage and was taken from Springer by civil authority.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Undated Enclosure
Appears to be a list of goods, possibly requested by Sargent from Hodgdon in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Uncertainty Regarding the Number of Bars of Lead
This letter covers Hodgdon's invoice and bill of lading for the lead. The bill of lading specifies the number of bars but there is some uncertainty as to the exact number because of the indifference …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unauthorized allowances to sergeants at West Point
Notifies Lt. Col. Rochefontaine that allowances made to sergeants in the Corps at West Point as sergeants-major and quartermaster sergeants are not authorized. Cited in Rochefontaine to Simmons, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
