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Instructions for Sloop William
The captain of the sloop William will deliver his cargo, then follow the orders of Mr. Edward Price, then will return to Philadelphia.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Instructions for Foreman Cheeseman in wake of sudden departure of Josiah Fox for Boston
In wake of sudden and unexpected departure of Josiah Fox, War Office provides instructions to Forman Cheeseman, naval constructor at New York regarding the relocation of frigate timbers to Corlear's …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInspection of Stores and Ordnance at West Point
Requests that Hodgdon send him a copy of the instructions issued to Henry Williams for inspecting the ordnance and military stores at West Point
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Ingersoll's pay account
Discusses the settlement of Ingersoll's account for pay and subsistence.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Ingersoll's account
Discusses Ingersoll's account of pay and subsistence; discusses the accountant's objections to Ingersoll's subsistence account and terms for its settlement
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Informing Hackett that Pay will Cease
Letter informs James Hackett, Naval Constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire that because of congress decision to build three frigates, his pay will cease at the end of the month. Expresses hope that …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInformation requested
Requests information "on the subject of my worthy Col." Cited in Simmons to Blackburn 06/03/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Information on Extra Pay, Paperwork on the Discharge of Soldiers
Request for withholding extra pay for Lieut. McClallen and Freeman. Request for paperwork regarding the discharge of Daniel Moses and Daniel Downey.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Indisposition of the Quartermaster General, Etc.
The last draft of Latting & Deal has been paid. It should have been remitted before now but the indisposition of the Quartermaster General prevented obtaining a small acount for a freight of goods to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indians to Knoxville, furnished with pack horse
Alexander Gibson reports that he has forwarded six Indians safely to Knoxville as requested by Pickering. No sergeant in a condition to go on with them. Procured a young man to go on with them; …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Indians Have Received More than Their Share, Etc.
In a discussion of many other matters, Houdin regrets the mistake that was not his own but resulted in the Indians receiving more than their share of supplies. He is certain that he is not expected to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improper payment to Captain Littlefield's detachment
Simmons informs Freeman that his payment to Captain Littlefield's detachment was "highly improper," as Simmons had already forwarded the money to Albany to Lt. Vischer.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Immediate Discharge for Daniel Downey due to Disability
Immediate discharge of Daniel Downey requested, along with the paperwork for the discharge of Daniel Moses. Comments on Jordan Kersey, a man of color, enlisted in the corps of artillerists who was …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Ice on the River Rquired Us to Continue by Land
Upon arrival at Frenchtown, Morris found it impossible to continue on the river that was blocked by ice for six miles. He will continue by land which might entail additional expense but will endeavor …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Need Additional Pay to Support Myself, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of a number of supply matters, Houdin entreats Hodgdon to make his case before Congress for additional pay without which he will find it difficult to support himself. He also wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses for Sinclair & Heth's Indian Chiefs
Colonel O'Hara will be notifed that he needs to answer Hodgdon's letter. Three horses have been furnished to General Sinclair for his journey to Philadelphia and sixteen horses, equipped with saddles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horsemen's Tents to West Point
"Please to have forwarded to West Point for the use of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers four horsemen's tents."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horsemen's Swords in Place of Sergeant's Swords
As directed by Major Hodgdon, the following items are forwarded to Captain Gibson at Staunton: swords with belts, a drum and fife, a horseman's tent, common tents, camp kettles, axes, and gun powder. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Honor Requests for Docments
Will attempt to comply with Hodgdon's request for documents, but it will take time due to the lack of clerk and poor health. Trade with Indians mentioned.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)History of Service, Settling Affairs
Bryant apologizes for any trouble in settling his affairs, and outlines his service in the 1770s and 1780s.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Henley's accounts with the War Department
Discusses payments made to "Chisolm and others" on account of the Indian Department, including payments made to interpreters. Requests documentation from Henley that he needs to complete the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Help in collecting Tilton's debt
Asks Wentworth, supervisor of the revenue at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to forward Simmons letter to Tilton regarding Tilton's debt to the U.S. Authorizes Wentworth to collect the money.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Healthy Horses for a Long Journey
Wade is certain that Colonel Hodgdon will not be backward in furnishing him with horses sufficiently strong and healthy to endure a long journey in which severe weather is likely.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hazard's claim rejected
Refuses Hazard's claim for his service in a Rhode Island regiment because two persons of his name are listed as deserters and the other was settled with.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Goods Have Arrived with Additional Powder & Flints
The goods consigned to Chapin have arrived with additional amounts of powder and flints. He has no knowledge of Captain Hand but the goods have arrived at Geneva, sixteen miles east of Canandaigua. No …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
