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Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Misled by the Advice of a Gentleman
Pfeiffer explains the fact that he overstepped the limits prescribed to officers as to the amount of baggage and stores allowed to go free. He was misled by the advice of a gentleman who has long been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mislaid Payment to Taylor and Newbold from Samuel Hodgdon
Taylor and Newbold noted that they received from Samuel Hodgdon eight hundred and fifty five dollars. This bill had been mislaid at the Department of War and a new bill will be produced with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)MIscellaneous Papers Relative to Fraudulent Claims Against the United States
Cover page of large file of documents stating that various Justices of the Peace in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware had their signatures/seals/certificate of power of attorney forged.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Miller's recruits and Vischer's pay
Discusses the pay of Captain Miller's Army recruits at West Point. Notification that Major Peters received the balance of Vischer's pay
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Militia Services in Georgia
Forwards estimates for militia services in Georgia sent by Constant Freeman and discusses some particulars of the estimates
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Militia service
Cover letter with explanation for an abstract of an estimate received from David Henley, agent for the War Department in the South-Western Territory for payments made to militia for service under the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Military Stores, Bills, Elections
Major Craig reports a post office blunder to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also requests funds and hospital stores from Hodgdon. The popularity of the Democratic ticket in local elections is mentioned.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores and Shipment
Major Craig informs that the newly arrived Quartermaster General from Detriot reports that the troops of that garrison are sickly. Discusses shipment of stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores and Shipment
Major Craig discusses the following items with Samuel Hodgdon: makes request to be sent block and tackle; informs that he provided boats for Mr. Ellicott; and advanced payment is made to the waggoner;
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Guard of the Public Stores
The Secretary of War prefers a military guard over the public storehouses rather than paying a Silent Watch sufficient to visit all the stores at every hour in the night. He wants to know the number …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Method of Record Keeping, Detachment to Relieve Garrison at NY
Commanding Officers were not keeping records of payroll, error corrected, request for a printed form pay roll to assist Mr. Freeman. Staats Morris to command new detachment sent to relieve garrison …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Men in Want of Clothing, Especially Shirts
Frye has received the hogshead with the invoice of the contents contained therein. However, he expected to receive other articles of clothing besides those in the invoice. The men are very much in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Memorandum of Armorers in New London and Springfield
Memorandum, monthly pay at New London and Springfield Armories.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Memo of money paid by Caleb Swan and endorsed in Samuel Hodgdon's hand.
Unsigned document. Author notes that he, Caleb Swan has paid certain sums to the Commissary General for provisions, to the Quartermaster General and to the Hospital Department
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)McClintock Much Indebted to Sundry People
The account against Samuel McClintoch will probably not be received since he left Shippensburgh some time ago indebted to many people. However, if he does return, the account will be put in force …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Matters concerning Captain Bruff
Notifies Captain Bruff that the Secretary of War has read his letter and will reply to him. Bruff's muster and rolls will be examined. Requests Bruff's account current and vouchers for advances. Cited …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Matter of Accounts, Expenditures, Cash
Forward statement of accounts and expenditures of cash for dates ranging over the last two years. Discusses vouchers, receipts, and balance of accounts for pay of troops;
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Martin's account, recruiting, and funds
Discusses Martins account submitted to the War Department; recruiting accounts of several officers; and notifies Martin that Henry Miller will provide him with a sum of money.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Martin's Account and vouchers
Acknowledges receipt of Martin's account and vouchers; they will be examined.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Major Rivardi's advance pay
Notification to Fish that he will receive funds that he is to transfer to Major Rivardi as an advance on his pay account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Major Rivardi in debt
Notification to Major Rivardi that after an examination of his account for pay and forage he is in debt to the U. S.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Major Morrison's claim
Discusses particulars of Major Morrison's claim for pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Major Langham May Draw a Bill for $500
The Secretary of War will permit Major Langham to draw a bill on him "at any sight [Langham] pleases" for five hundred dollars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
