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Edmund Quincy submission of returns for February 1796; includes Contractors' receipts from James Hackett
From Portsmouth New Hampshire, Quincey submits returns for month of February 1796 to include James Hackett's constructor receipts for articles delivered.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Edmund Quincey's salary
Directs Wentworth to pay Edmund Quincey's (clerk of the Portsmouth Navy Yard) salary and a purchase claim
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Ebenezer Sproat's Account
Discusses the settlement of Sproat's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Early pay for Captain Littlefield's men at West Point
Notifies Vischer that due to the mistake of Nehemiah Freemen in paying Captain Littlefield's men for August, Vischer is to use the money Simmons sent for that purpose to pay them for September.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Duties With Respect to the Indian Trading Houses
Instructions given by McHenry to John Harris that define Harris's duties as Keeper of Military Stores, particularly as they relate to the Indian Trading Houses.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirDUPLICATE:Critique of Capt. Dickenson
Freeman recounted the contents of letter to Howell and critiqued Capt. Dickenson's method of account keeping. Freeman offered solutions on accountability for receipts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Duplicate Receipts from Capt. George Fleming
Enclosed are the duplicate receipts for Captain George Fleming and since Cranch is charged for the sum shown therein, he wants Simmons to transmit his receipt to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Muster Roll Enclosed
As ordered by the Secretary of War. Wilson encloses a duplicate muster roll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate letters including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments
Duplicate letter including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments for Chisholm and other agents of Indian Department. Simmons questions some of the claims; disallows some, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate letter advising on proper settlement of Indian Department accounts
Duplicate letter including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments for Chisholm and other agents of Indian Department. Simmons questions some of the claims; disallows some, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Due to Health, Request for Pay Through Irregular Channel
Mitchell plans to visit West Point when his furlough ends. He asks Simmons to send his pay and subsistence to Colonel Chester.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Drawing Pay for the Current Month
In order to make up the balance he owes the United States, Rivardi has omitted his name from recent payrolls. However, the state of his affairs will require him to draw pay for the current month,.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Draught showing where to place pumps on frigate
Draught is not complete but should be suitable to show where to place the pumps on frigate. When Josiah Fox returns, will submit more suitable draught.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDraft to the head of frigate construction at Boston
Draught drawn for the head of frigate construction at Boston. Asks for confirmation that it is brought to hand.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDoubts of Funds from War Department Sufficiently Covering Debts
Fleming doubted money sent from War Department would be sufficient to cover all debts contracted by the United States. Copy of letter from Rochefontaine to Gen. [].
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Documents Stolen
Saddle bags of courier were broken into, and bills stolen. Advises suspending payment of bills in order to foil "villains" who stole bills during transport.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Documents needed
Requests that Gibson send documents required for an examination of his accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Diverting Goods Expressly Purchased for the Indians, Etc.
McHenry advises Edward Price to expect an invoice from Samuel Hodgdon to ship goods to the trading house at Coleraine. McHenry provides guidance regarding requests by US military officers in garrison …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirDisposition of Hillis's Trunk, Etc.
If Hodgdon has not yet sent his trunk, Hillis asks that it be kept in Hodgdon's store until Colonel Henley's wagons arrive
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dispatches for Lieutenant Vischer
Requests that dispatches containing money for the pay of the troops should forwarded to Lt. Vischer at Fort Oswego "with all possible dispatch."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Dispatches for Captain Bruff
Requests that Chapin give personal attention to forwarding important dispatches to Captain James Bruff at Niagara
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Discussion on Allocation of Public Money
Demand for advanced money to purchase surgical instruments made, council of administration objected as to the propriety of advancing money. Commandant of the Corps stated that money previously due …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discussion of Paymaster's Standing
Letter, describes paymaster as an agent and staff officer of the commandant ; did not threaten to dismiss paymaster from the service.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discussion of Horse, Sword and Pistols to Be Issued
Letter, discusses horse selected for him and asks for sword and pistols.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Discussion of Creek Indians
Nicoll at Fort Tamm[any] to deal with court martial of Capt. Eaton. Fort Washington at Point Peter still not garrisoned. Hawkins informed Nicoll's he should speak with the Secretary of War on …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
