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Goods Forwarded to a Detachment for Their Private Use
01/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRochefontaine assures Hodgdon that whenever he encloses to Rochefontaine invoices of goods forwarded to a detachment of the Corps for their private use, but charged to the Corps at large, he will make …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Goods for the Chickasaw Indians
09/03/1796 Letter SignedMr. Francis has been directed to purchase and deliver to Hodgdon three thousand dollars worth of goods for the Chickasaw Indians. The Secretary of War requests those goods forwarded to Major Craig at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
George Ingersoll's Account of Subsidies from 01/1795 to 12/1795.
02/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIngersoll's Account of Subsidies, with certification that he was not compensated.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
George Ingersoll's Account of Pay 1795
02/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLedger-like account of Ingersoll's pay and subsistence for 1795.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
George Fleming's accounts
07/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyVouchers returned.Fleming's account of the pay of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point. Account of Mr. Houdin referred to the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
George Claghorn's salary
07/08/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyPayment of George Claghorn's salary is discussed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
George Claghorn's pay
07/22/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, supervisor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
General Estimate of the Expenses of the Accountant's Officer
10/03/1796 Letter SignedIn order for the Secretary of War to provide a general estimate of the expenses of the War Department, Simmons is directed to report the number of clerks, with their salaries, needed to carry out the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
General Anthony Wayne's Death, Etc.
12/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIt was known that General Wayne had arrived in Presqu'Isle eleven days ago with the gout but now Balfour announces that he has died. He will receive all the honors due him and he will be interred …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
General Account of Clothing Delivered
02/04/1796 Letter SignedFrom West Point, Rochefontaine reports that he is forming a general account of clothing delivered to Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Laments that the officers did not keep a record of what they …
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Geddes Left Yesterday for West Point, Etc.
05/11/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDayton encloses the pay and muster rolls for his men. Lieutenant Geddes left for West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Furnace on Blast & Ready to Proceed with Casting the Guns
07/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDacosta inquires about the trunions that were to be forwarded by Mr. King. They are urgently needed since the furnace is currently in blast mode ready to proceed with casting the guns. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Funds to pay for War Department expenses
06/21/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyForwards a receipt and warrant for pay of John Habersham, collector of customs at Savannah, Georgia, for War Department expenses
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Funds to be Received
02/25/1796 LetterbookInforms John Bryant at Springfield that Nathaniel Gorham - Supervisor at Boston - will deliver him the sum of 500 dollars for the armory. Discusses vouchers as well.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds to be Delivered
02/11/1796 LetterbookInforms Capt. McRea at Wilmington that he will receive the sum of 350 dollars from James Reed for the pay of himself and his recruits.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds to be Delivered
01/30/1796 LetterbookInforms Kilty that he will receive from the Treasurer the sum of 35 dollars, being the amount on his account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds for the Springfield Armory
01/19/1796 LetterbookInforms Ames that the public armory at Springfield will receive the sum of 1837 dollars from Nathaniel Gorham.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds for the Springfield Armory
01/19/1796 LetterbookWar Accountant informs Nathaniel Gorham that the Treasury Secretary will remit him the sum of $1837, to be paid to David Ames for the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds for the Ordnance Department at West Point
01/19/1796 LetterbookInforms Fleming that the Ordnance Department at West Point will receive the sum of 3000 dollars from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds for repairs and rebuilding at West Point
07/27/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive money from Nicholas Fish, supervisor at New York, for the repair and rebuilding of barracks and store houses at West Point.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Funds for Mrs. Roberts from her Husband's Pay
01/19/1796 LetterbookWar Accountant writes Mrs. E. C. Sophia Roberts, informing her that she will receive from Nicholas Fish the sum of $115, being on the account of pay of her husband
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Frigate Pumps
12/19/1796 LetterbookMcHenry informs Wolcott that Captain Barry, Captain Truxton, and Joshua Humphreys think that a patent pump is preferable to chain pumps and asks for an order of six of them.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Freeman's receipts credited
05/28/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosure submitted by Freeman will be examined the receipts will be placed to his credit on the War Dept. account books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Freeman's account
10/12/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyFreeman's account and vouchers have been examined and the amount passed to his credit on the account books of the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Frederick Sprig's salary
07/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyFish is directed to pay the salary of Frederick Sprig at West Point.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
