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Delays in the Delivery of Vouchers
11/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedInvoices of goods, including those from Hodgdon, Colonel Henley, and Colonel Pickering, have not been arriving in a timely manner. Byers attributes these delays to the neglect of one of the Post …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Delayed Recruiting Account & Receipt Rolls
08/27/1796 Autograph Letter SignedGibson apologizes for the delay in submitting his account which is due to the poor state of his health. He had recruited most of his men before he learned that he needed a certificate from the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Delay of Submission of Monthly Returns from Navy Yard
02/01/1796 Letter SignedCaleb Gibbs, clerk at Charlestown Navy Yard, reports that an injury to his hand prevents his transmittal of monthly returns.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
DeGrasse's Pay
04/18/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he is to be paid by Daniel Stevens, Supervisor of Revenue in Charleston, South Carolina.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Defraying Incidental & Contingent Expenses in Georgia
07/18/1796 Letter SignedEnclosed is a receipt for $2.14 from John Habersham, Collector of Savannah, being to defray the incidental and contingent expenses of the Department of War in Georgia. The receipt is to be annexed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deficiency in the Estimates of Army Pay, Etc.
03/08/1796 Letter SignedSwan encloses a statement showing the deficiency in the estimates of army pay for 1795 and requests that the balance be provided as soon as it is convenient. He acknowledges receipt of Simmons' letter …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Deficiencies in the Administration of Public Property
11/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe Corps of Artillerists and Engineers is at West Point with deliveries made to the different companies. Notwithstanding the order introduced in the administration of the public property, there have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deducting Clothing Expenses from Ragged Soldiers' Pay
11/23/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSince some of the soldiers at Whetstone Point have nothing but ragged clothing, Grimke wants to know if they could be furnished new unform clothing while having the cost deducted from their pay. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Decius Wadsworth's pay
08/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that Wadsworth's pay for June was transmitted to Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman, temporary pay master at West Point
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Decision of the Secretary of War
04/30/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Swan of a decision of the Secretary of War on the pay of non commissioned officers and privates related to the claim of Major Morrison.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Debit to Langham's account.
07/26/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account has been examined and that the balance due the War Department will be placed to his debit in his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Death of General Wayne, Dangerous Navigation
12/28/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the death of General Anthony Wayne. Craig also acknowledges the receipt of funds. Describes the danger of navigation on the river, with some boats being damaged …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
De Grasse's receipt
10/04/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Stevens forward a receipt from Augusta De Grasse for his compensation.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
De Grasse's pay
06/30/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDirects Stevens to pay money received from the Treasurer of the U.S. to Augustus De Grasse for his salary as Sub-Engineer of fortifications in South Carolina.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
De Grasse's compensation
10/03/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for compensation as Sub Engineer to the Fortifications at South Carolina has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Daniel Stevens, federal supervisor at …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
David Ames Account
12/31/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Ames' "accounts of expenditures" that will be examined
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Daniel Stevens' account current
12/08/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of "account current" for monies received from the Treasury. Recommends sending in "account for commissions." Cited in Stevens to Simmons, 01/06/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Daniel Harragan Requests for Payment of Exchange to Mr Kimberley
03/26/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFrom Ft Washington Daniel Harragan requests that Hodgdon make payment of $500 to Mr. Kimberley.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Daniel Britt's account unsettled
08/18/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyBritt is to settle his account with the War Department as paymaster or Simmons will report his case to the Secretary of War and the Commander-in-Chief
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Willson's account.
07/18/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of receipt roll that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Willson's account
09/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt roll that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Willson's account
08/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt roll that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Wentworth's Account
05/06/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of two receipts from Wentworth that placed to his credit on the books of the War Department Accountants Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Wentworth's account
11/04/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Wentworth's account
07/27/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of receipts that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
