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Unable to Locate Joseph Matthews, Etc.
08/30/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAmong a number of other business matters, Manning [of contractors Manning & Wychoff] notes that they have directed their agent John Barnes to pay Hodgdon the amount of the first bill. However, they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
U.S. Government contract for cannon
10/25/1796 LetterbookContract between the U.S. Treasury and the Cecil Company for cannon
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)
Two receipts
11/06/1796 Letter SignedCover for receipts of Nehemiah Freeman and Staats Morris
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Two Hundred Dollars for the Ordnance Department
12/02/1796 Autograph Document SignedLewis ackowledges receipt of a warrant for two hundred dollars on account of the ordnance department for which he accepts responsibility.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Two Accounts of Contingent Expenses
12/31/1796 Author's Letterbook Copy"I received your letter of the 22nd instant accompanied by two accounts of contingent expenses which will be placed under examination and be included with the formal transmission, and the result will …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Twice Drawing Subsistence for September
11/17/1796 Autograph Letter SignedWilson finds himself astonished that he may have drawn his subsistence twice for the month of September. He assures Simmons that he will make a strict examination of his acount and rectify whatever …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Turner's Pay to Boston
09/12/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the inconveniences of Turner's request to have part of his pay delivered to Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Trying to See Mr. Dickenson, Etc.
05/26/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHoudin has not seen Mr. Dickenson yet but will do so as soon as he comes to Albany. He wants to be given notce if there are to be any movements or alterations in the department as a judge in Albany …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Troops Paid for Last Eight Months of Service
12/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman provided Ensign McCall with eight months pay for all the troops in the state. Information regarding payment of various troops over the course of the past few months detailed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Treaty wih the Seven Nations of Canada
05/31/1796 Copy of documentA Treaty held at the City of New York with Nations or Tribes of Indians denominating themselves the Seven Nations of Canada.
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)
Treaty at Colerain with the Creek Nation
06/29/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentTreaty between the United States and the Creek Nation, establishing clear boundaries. The Creeks agree to release all prisoners and annex a portion of their land to the U.S. government. The United …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)
Treasurer Remit Sum for Lieut. Guimpe
11/16/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that the Treasurer remit Kilty money for the payment of an officer. Receipt will be forwarded once Kilty obtained it.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Travelling Forge Forwarded to West Point?
05/24/1796 Letter Signed"The Secretary of War has directed me to request that you would please to inform him whether the travelling forge has been forwarded to West Point."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Travel Expenses of Francis Mentges
09/28/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $38.82 is due Francis Mentges, being his traveling expenses going to West Point New York to inspect and muster the troops, and to Albany New York to inspect the stores.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Transporting the Baggage of the Western Indians
11/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War directs Hodgdon to provide a wagon to transport the baggage of the Western Indians and their interpreter to Pittsburgh. They are eleven in number and an officer should accompany …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Transporting Stores to Pittsburgh
12/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLangham has drawn $500 in favor of William Davidson & Company to be charged in the expense of transporting the stores from Shepherds Town to Pittsburgh. The articles will be shipped in boxes suitable …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Transportation of Frigate Timbers from Norfolk to Boston
09/12/1796 LetterbookGeorge Claghorn naval constructor at Boston authorized to select timbers for shipment from Norfolk to Boston. Request to Secretary of Treasury for assistance in providing means of transport.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Transmit the Amount to the Supervisor at Baltimore
02/26/1796 Autograph Letter Signedde Leyritz has only been paid up to November third. He suggests that Simmons send the money to the Supervisor at Baltimore.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Transmission of Swan's Account
07/28/1796 Letter SignedSwan is sending his warrants No. 430 to 477 with complete muster and pay rolls and receipts annexed and an abstract of said payments and of all monies received by him on account and bills of exchange …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Transforming Infantry Clothing into Artillery Clothing, Etc.
11/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedArticles of infantry clothing can be appropriated to make up the deficiency in artillery clothing in Colonel Rochefontaine's return if the buttons are changed. They are in the hands of the Contractor …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Transfer of Captain Wade to Tennessee, Issue of Horses & Equipment
12/02/1796 Letter SignedLetter, directs transfer of Captain Wade
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Trade, Frontier, and Relations with Spain
02/24/1796 DocumentDiscussed trade of skins and furs with Indians, noted Spain as principal rival of U.S.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Torrans account for rations and wood
10/17/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Torrans that his claim for reimbursement for wood is not admissible and that his claim for rations must be certified
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Tools Have Wholly Failed, Etc.
07/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHolt wants his balances paid promptly. That is of particular importance currently because he needs to pay his rent. The tools mentioned in Hodgdon's letter have wholly failed. He has heard from …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Timber Delivered to James Hackett, Etc.
12/06/1796 Autograph Letter SignedBy order of James Scheafe, Naval Agent, Quincy has delivered sundry timber to James Hackett, Constructor of the frigate building for service in the Mediterranean. Quincy has entered account …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
