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Tilton's account with the War Department
Request that Tilton pay money owed to the Treasury so that Simmons can report that Tilton's account has been balanced.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Thomas Hunt's pay
Notification that he will receive his pay and forage from Jonathan Jackson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)The Tea Business Should Be Settled, Etc.
Writing mostly in code, Winthrop discusses sundry topics and hopes that the tea business will soon be settled.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Secretary is Engaged With the Indians
"No information relative to your accounts or Major Craig's claims--The Secretary has been and is yet engaged with the Indians."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The price of a ration in Boston
Simmons explains his reasons for denying the amount Ingersoll claimed for a ration allowance on furlough in Boston and states the amount he will allow. Notifies Ingersoll that he is advancing him an …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)The Gout Prevented the Transmission of the Voucher
As directed by Simmons, Wentworth has paid $187.50 to Edmund H. Quincy and has enclosed Quincy's voucher. He should have transmitted the voucher by the last mail but has been unable to do so due to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The duty of this post is considerable...
Captain Kalteisen discusses his many burdonsome responsibilities at Fort Johnson and advises Hodgdon that he has been sick and absent from his post so he cannot be blamed for any mistakes that were …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Correct Way to Keep an Account
Simmons' sends instructions on the proper method of keeping accounts
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)The Bill for $2004, Etc.
Major DeButt's letter of advice regarding the bill for 2,004 dollars has been received. Since it is on account of the pay of the Army, it must be presented at the War Office for acceptance. Swan, the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Best Way to Springfield, Etc.
Even though Captains Jackson and Osborne have arrived with the iron and steel, there is no passing up the Connecticut River to Hartford. The best way to get it to Springfield is by way of New Haven …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The accounts of Captain Crawford
Discusses the accounts of Captain John Crawford, paymaster of an Army detachment at Pittsburg, who has not settled his accounts as requested. Recommends to Butler that Crawford provide an account of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Thanks for the Supplies
After receiving the letter with the invoice of stores to be forwarded to West Point by the contractor, Manning & Co. of New York, Rochefontaine thanks Hodgdon for sending supplies to the poor soldiers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thanks for Advice
Freeman thanked Simmons for his advice and benevolence on matters regarding his conduct. Money received and to be disbursed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Thanks
Thanks Simmons for sending him fifty dollars.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Terms for Contract for Cannon for Frigate Destined for Mediterranean
Request for contract for manufacture of 26 nine pounders and 12 six pounder. Manufacturer specifications are listed. Cannons will be cast solid and bored. Will be examined by a person appointed by …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSwords Available for $7.50 Each
In the extract Gamble discusses a group of young men who were forming themselves into a volunteer troop of horse [cavalry]. Gamble imported complete horseman's hangars and iron scabbards for them but, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspension of the Building of the Frigate
Quincy encloses his return along with Constructor James Hackett's receipt. He has not mentioned the articles on hand or not delivered because the construction of the frigate at Portsmouth has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspension of Request to Send Live Oak for Frigate Construction at Philadelphia
Requests cancellation of previous request to ship live oak from New York to Philadelphia until contents of cargo is known from vessel from Georgia laden with live oak.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSuspension of pay and subsistence in cases of Captains Sever and Talbot
Congress, having limited the number of frigates to three. Therefore pay and subsistence is suspended for Captain James Sever at Portsmouth New Hampshire and Captain Silas Talbot at New York. If future …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSuspension of frigate building operations at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Bill passed by Congress limits frigate construction to three frigates. Frigate building at Portsmouth New Hampshire is to suspended until further notice.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSuspension of frigate building operations at Norfolk Virginia
Congress has limited construction to three frigates. Therefore Pennock is to make no further purchases and is to ensure that Mr Herbert, clerk of ship yard, makes out a full return of stores and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSuspension of frigate building operations at New York
Blagge ordered to suspend frigate construction operations because Congress has passed a bill to build only three of the frigates. Any vessels with live oak cargo from Georgia should be dispatched to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSuspending Clothing to West Point, Etc.
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon cease transporting clothing to West Point and write Colonel Rochefontaine for an account of the distribution of clothing forwarded in September 1795 and May …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Surgeon's mate Frederick Dalcho's pay
Notifies Kalteisen that surgeon's mate Frederick Dalcho will be under his command in Charleston but his pay will be retained in the War Department until further notice per Dalcho's power of attorney
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
