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Sargent has not received papers from the 4th of May, and hopes to have them soon. He prefers having laws, etc, on file as it makes them easier to refer to later. Discusses Farmer's letter and the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Laying in Materials Before Winter Navigation is Stopped
Cranch has informed Major Fleming that he could furnish bayonets and ramrods at the same price mentioned in Hodgdon's recent letter. If Hodgdon approves of this arrangement he should notify Cranch …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lawsuit Pending Involving Account of C. Burlingham
The account of C. Burlingham was rendered for settlement but never finalized; it included an order of Peter Hazard in favor of Israel Pearce. Pearce and Hazard are now engaged in a lawsuit and want a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Land Speculation, Etc
Ignoring as usual the fact that the function of letters is to communicate, Sargent mentions the following; land speculation, Benjamin, Boston, chimney, Quartermaster General, township of 5000 acres, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land grants to soldiers
Informs Keteltas that a certain soldier, Cornelius Vantassell, in the 2nd New York Regiment who died in the service during the Revolutionary War was not entitled to land, as land was only granted to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Keeping Accounts
Langham favored sending accounts for settlement through Hodgdon, rather than Simmons. Asks about arrangements for the arsenal on Potowmack.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Keep the Indians' Wagon in Readiness
The Secretary of War requests that the wagon for the Indians' baggage should be kept in readiness since it cannot start until their clothing is finished.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Kalteisen's pay roll
Notifies Kalteisen that his pay roll has been examined and that he will receive the amount due from Daniel Stevens, supervisor at Charleston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Kalteisen's account
Notifies Kalteisen that his account is indebted to the U. S. which sum he should apply to the recruiting service. Crediting of "passage money" for Kalteisen and his soldiers from Philadelphia to Fort …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Judging the Shot & Kentledge
The Secretary of War has acknowledged Hodgdon's letter regarding the shot and kentledge cast by John and Jacob Faesch. Since Hodgdon is the person designated to examine them and judge their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Joshua Humphreys on the work of naval constructor George Claghorn at Boston
Humphreys' opinions on the work of naval constructor George Claghorn at Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToJoseph G. Andrews' pay
Notification to Jackson that he will receive funds that he is to pay to Mr. Joseph G. Andrews for his pay, forage, and subsistence as surgeon's mate.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Joseph Cranch's pay
Notification to Fish that he will receive funds that he is to pay to Joseph Cranch for cleaning and repairing arms at West Point.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)John Willkins Appointed Quarter Master General to Legion of United States.
Appointment as Quarter Master General to Legion of United States. Upon acceptance join Army as an officer.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Weaver's account
Discusses deductions to the account of John Weaver for the painting of "the United States barge"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)John Ogburn, Discharged for Being Under the Age Required by Law
Sealed authorized warrant for S. Lewis lately reimbursed by J. Osborn for his bounty and clothing. Osborn was discharged due to his age and therefore owed the government money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Matthews' Account and Pay
Acknowledges the receipt of a receipt to be credited to Matthews account on the books of the War Department Accountants Office and the receipt of his account for acting as War Department agent.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)John L. Hinecker Not Mentioned on the Pay Roll
Dayton has not included John L. Hinecker in the transmitted pay roll because he is unsure of the amount of time he had already been enlisted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Heth Travelling With a Number of Indian Chiefs, Etc.
General Wilkerson has arrived on his way to Philadelphia and Captain John Heth is expected on his journey to the same city with a party including a number of Indian chiefs. Craig is required to equip …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Habersham's expenses
Receipt forwarded from John Habersham, collector of customs for Savannah, for incidental and contingent expenses of the War Department, along with a warrant for the sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Jobe Harrington Pardoned from Desertion
Harrington wrongly pardoned and paid, he deserted again from West Point. Miller requested pay for himself, Serjt. Joel Cook, Corpl. James Blakeslee, Lewis Hawley Music, Eli Bennett Music, and Pvt. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Jerome Mirthie, Director of Artillery Artificiers, Paid
Per instructions, Stevens has paid Jerome Mirthie his salary.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Jerome Merlhie's pay
Most likely, a duplicate. Directs Stevens to give money received from the U.S. Treasurer to Jerome Merlhie at Charleston for his pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Jerome Merlhie' pay
Directs Stevens to give money received from the U.S. Treasurer to Jerome Merlhie at Charleston for his pay
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
