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Finding My Brother Dead, Etc.
Among other matters, Langham notes that on his way to the western country at Cumberland he found a cache of public stores. They had been lodged there by return wagons from General Morgan's camp on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of warrants drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer of the United States.
Summaries of warrants drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer of the United States in September 1795 and December 1796. In favor of: Edward Carrington; John McKee; Captain John Wade; Captain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Letter on Subject of Location for Block House and Barracks
Craig strongly recommends lots No. 37 and 38 in the town of Waterford for the barracks and block house. The lots are to be sold at auction, and cannot be reserved. Craig therefore bought them in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Letter from the Secretary of War to Major Freeman Requesting Appointment
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of War to Major Constant Freeman requesting appointment of proper person to execute orders given to Freeman during his absence.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of letter from Secretary of War to David Henley on claims and compensation for Indian damage
William Simmons addresses compensation for damage committed by Indians. He refers to the act to regulate trade and intercourse with Indian tribes and to preserve peace on the frontiers. Discusses …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)Extract of letter from David Henley to Secretary of War on destruction by Indians and claims for compensation
From Knoxville, Henley reports that some Indians during friendly visits to settlements, have destroyed corn. Attibutes this to Choctaws and Chickasaws. He has appointed someone to look into …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)Explanation of Expenses Incurred on Furlong and at New Port
Lovell accounts for expenses incurred while at New Port, he is upset Simmons denied claims for reimbursement related to his duties, pursuing deserters, etc.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation of Different Opinions about Accounting Procedures
Letter, discusses differences between Freeman and Rochefontaine regarding lodging of pay rolls and other accounting procedures.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Explanation for Money Rendered for Pursuing Deserters
Mitchell explained order by Major Toussard to pursue deserters and the reimbursement of expenses, as requested by Major Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Expenses of the Accountant's Office
Estimate of monies necessary to be appropriated by Congress for the expenses of the War Department Accountant's Office for the coming year. Lists salaries of employees and contingent expenses
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Expenses of Tench Francis, purveyor of supplies
Simmons certifies that $433.89 is due Tench Francis, Purveyor of Supplies, for sundry expenses attending three St. Regis Indians and their Interpreter from Feb. 26 to March 26, 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Lieutenant Jonathan Robeson
Simmons certifies that $36.37 is due Lieutenant Jonathan Robeson for expenses from West Point, New York to Baltimore, Maryland on public business.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Hagner certifies that $17 is due Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, for his servant's passage and stage hire from West Point, New York to Philadelphia.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Lieutenant Colonel Willis Willson
Simmons certifies that $48.54 is due Willis Willson, Lieutenant Colonel of Militia, being the expenses of a detachment of Virginia militia detaining a Brig commanded by Captain Maney who tried to go …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Joseph Cooper & George Carson
Simmons certifies that $14 is due to Joseph Cooper and George Carson of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being their expenses from Philadelphia to Baltimore in pursuit of William Townshend, …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of John Habersham, Collector of the Customs for Savannah, Georgia
Simmons certifies that $5.35 is due John Habersham, Collector of the Customs for Savannah, Georgia, the amount he discounted from the monies arising from duties on imposts and tonnage and for which a …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of John F. Carmichael, Surgeon
Simmons certifies $53 is due John F. Carmichael, Surgeon, being his traveling expenses and stage fare from Philadelphia to West Point and returning, extra duty being ordered by the Secretary of War.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Henry Abeel, Seneca Indian
Simmons certifies that $377.22 is due Nicholas Fish, being the sum paid by him for the expenses of Henry Abeel, a Seneca Indian, while in New York.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Captain Thomas Lewis
Hagner certifies that $21.50 is due Captain Thomas Lewis for sundry articles purchased by him for Enea Kuhn, an Indian chief.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Captain Thomas Lewis
Simmons certifies that $399.96 is due Captain Thomas Lewis for expenses of Wyandott Indians from Sandusky while visiting the President of the US and while at Philadelphia from Dec. 1, 1795 to April 4, …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Captain Jonathan Taylor
Simmons certifies that $64 is due Captain Jonathan Taylor for his expenses bringing public dispatches from the Headquarters of the Army to the Secretary of War.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Captain James Taylor
Simmons certifies that $142.33 is due Captain James Taylor, the sum he paid for the expenses of Eneas Coon, an Indian, while in Philadelphia.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Captain Abimal Y. Nicholl, Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Simmons certifies that $172.96 is due Capt. Abimal Y. Nicholl of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his contingent expenses from St. Marys in Georgia to West Point New York, and returning, …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expense of the Late Militia Army
In response to a resolution of Congress, the Treasury is preparing a statement showing the annual expenditures of the War Department through December 1795 in which the expense of the late Militia Army …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expense of pursuing deserters
Discusses the payment of expenses for pursuit of Army deserters. Discusses his reasons for the refusal of certain claims for expenses on the account of Captain Mitchell. Discusses proper accounting of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
