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Request for Information
Charges of monies against Elias Longhorn to be reported.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request for Expenditure Estimate Before Issuing Advance
Explains reasons for suspending advance requested by Hodgdon: requires estimate for expenditure, which should be provided prior to any advance.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Exoneration from Charges Standing to Freeman's Debt
Freeman discussed his request to resign his appointments which he holds in the Staff. Request denied. Freeman also requested to be exonerated from all charges that stand to his debt after the amount …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Estimates of Accountant's Office
Nourse instructed by Secretary of Treasury to prepare estimates for upcoming year and needed estimates for expenses of the Accountants Office.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Estimate for Transportation of listed Arms to Pittsburg
The Secretary of War requests estimate of transportation to Pittsburg for a quantity of 12 pounders, shot, howitzers, shells, cannon powder, musket powder, rifle powder, and muskets with bayonets.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Efficient Route of Remittance
Freeman unable to go to Charleston to pick up money for pay due to tedious tasks. Unable to provide a more efficient route for remittance to be delivered than current route via Charleston. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for direction on procurement of hemp for cordage and rigging of ship at Boston
Frigate at Boston may be completed during summer. Therefore Pickering requests directions on procurement of hemp for cordage and rigging of frigate. Pickering notes that if there is difficulty with …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Date of Death of Cornelius Van Tessell
Date of death of soldier in the 2nd New York Regiment Commanded by Col. Ian Cortland and what pay was due him so Tessell's representative can receive was is due him.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Credit to Account
Received letter noting acquisition of accounts current. Requested a sum be passed to Stevens' credit.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Compensation
Morris requested compensation for the expenses accrued during his trip to New York to recover sums of money. Morris further explained it was not his duty fulfill the request by Freeman to recover the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Clarification of Instructions of Previous Secretary of War Regarding Indian Trade
Regarding advances laid on goods distributed for the Indian trade to the purveyors. Refers to explanations given by late Secretary of War. Describes how much to be added to cost of goods; expenses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Certification of Service
Commanded Infantry Regiment from State of New York, requested certificate that states such fact. Mentioned passing the certificate along through the post if it was safe, or use a member of the senate …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Captain Britt to refund monies
Requests that the Secretary of War direct that balances of monies owed by Captain Daniel Britt, paymaster of the 1st Sub-Legion be refunded to the War Department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Assistance
Due to requests made by McHenry, the author requested a clerk to assist him in his duties.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Request for Advanced Salary
Request for warrant to be issued to Anthony Foster (of this territory) to receive Henley's pay as agent of War Department.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Request for Advanced Pay Due to Departure for West Point
Robeson submits his muster and pay roll for August. He requests an advance of one month's pay as he is about to leave for West Point.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for additional money
Requests balance due on last estimate and $850 for expenses present month
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Request for Accounts and Vouchers
Requests for a second time that Capt. Price immediately forward his accounts and vouchers without delay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for Accounts and Vouchers
Requests from David Ames at the Springfield armory that he forward his accounts and vouchers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for Account Information
Requests account information for Elias Langham, Superintendent of Military Stores at Shepherds Town, Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for Account Information
Requests information of the sum that Major Isaac Craig is to receive for compensation in the Quarter Master Department.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for Absence from Post
Freeman had business in New England that required three months absence from his post. Colonel Rochefontaine supports Freeman's request, and Commandant promised to grant request. Freeman requested …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for a Copy of Orders and Letter
Bourne requests copies of an order and letter from Peter Hazard to Israel Pearce.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for a Boat, Clothes, and Shoes from Contractor
Garrison from West Point to arrive at Fort Norfolk, request for procurement of boat, clothes, and shoes. Saunders noted his pay was omitted from the letter to Mr. Triplett, therefore requested his …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for "Account Current"
Requests that Bowyer submit an "account current" so that his account can be settled with the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
