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Query on Payment of Deserter Captured by Enlisted Men
Hale sends his recruiting account, and hopes to pay the men their full bounties once mustered. He asks whether he should pay the full bounty on a deserter apprehended by men of the corps.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Queries about Shipment of Clothing to Georgia
Refers to clothing sent to Georgia by the Secretary of War back in December. Wants to know on what vessel it was shipped and whether they have heard of its arrival. Has not arrived at ultimate …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Quarterly accounts to the Treasury
Cover letter forwarding the quarterly accounts of settlements made at the War Department to be audited at the Treasury Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Purchases by Byers, Need for Regular Inventories
McHenry discusses the pricing of goods, profits, and the need for conducting regular inventories of the factories, stating their value and deducting therefrom all expenses of the year.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirPurchased claims barred from payment
Informs Keteltas that the claims he purchased from soldiers of the New York Line regiments are foreclosed from settlement by Acts of Limitation passed by Congress.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Punctuality Respecting Quarterly Transmissions
Swan pledges to be punctual in responding to Simmons' directions respecting the quarterly transmissions of his accounts and vouchers. He would have sent them sooner but the men who ply between …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Provisions Arrived Safely
Hodgdon's providence in forwarding a garrison's supply of provisions was happily timed and they arrived safely.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Pay for the Workmen
Ames reminds McHenry of the urgency to provide pay for the workmen so that they can support their families. Also a number of contracts for stock have come due so the expenses for March must be …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Provides Information about Sextants Purchased under Order of the Secretary of State
Reports that sextants were purchased under the order of the Secretary of State. Requests that Hodgdon talk to Pickering about where to send sextants.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Proper Department for Making Returns of Indian Goods
Meigs has received blank forms for accounts of clothing and of Indian goods. He will reply as soon as he can, but is busy with the delivery of summery clothing to the troops.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proper Clothing for the Corps at West Point, Etc.
The inclemency of the season requires that the men remaining at West Point be furnished with the proper clothing, including woolen overalls, shoes, shirts, socks, etc. These items are exhausted in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Promises Payment from Hodgdon; Explains Late Payment from Army
Hodgdon will pay $150 of the amount due; Gregg apologizes for the delay in payment.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Progress in the Construction of the New Frigate
The keel of the new frigate is laid and the sternframe finished.The stern is nearly ready to sail and it is hoped that great progress will be made during the coming week.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring Ramrods & Repairing Bayonets
The Secretary of the Treasury has been directed to require the Purveyor to procure the ramrods needed for the French muskets repairing at West Point. He has been informed of Mr. Cranch's proposal to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proceedings of General Court Martial of Deserters
Court martial of Privates Jacob Wildman and Christian Wood for desertion relayed to Simmons. Rochefontaine gave detailed account of how he handled the pay of deserters, settlement of accounts, and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Price of Subsistance at Fort Hamilton, with explanation
Ingersoll explained his furlong was at Fort Hamilton and provided details for the cost of his subsistance at his new post. Requested a draught from the Supervisor at Boston for the expenses from his …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Premium of John Wilson & Thomas Durnel
Simmons certifies that ten dollars is due John Wilson and Thomas Durnel, being the premium for taking up and lodging in the Philadelphia jail [gaol] James Wright, a deserter from Fort Mifflin where he …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Precise Size of Casks Wanted at Springfield, Etc.
The Secetary of War wants an account of the size of casks needed for the powder at Springfield and wants to know why new casks are needed. Billington & Bryan have applied to purchase 24 pieces of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powers of attorney for officers' land warrants
Cover letter for copies of powers of attorney upon which the land warrants due to William and Robert Quarles were issued for their services as officers in the Virginia Line regiments
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Power of Attorney to Jacob Rohm, Etc.
Anderson has given Power of Attorney to Jacob Rohm in Shippensburg who will handle his business during his absence. He informed Rohm to detain whatever business exists with Samuel McClintock until he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney from Samuel Chapman to John Brady
Document assigns John Brady as attorney to Samuel Chapman.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney given to John Winnins by Joshua Ball.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney granted to John Winnins by George Cavinder.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for Amos Frost, to Joseph Whitton.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for Joseph Roberts to Ebenezer Bailey.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
