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Articles Needed for Detachments at Governors Island
Hodgdon is asked to direct Mr. Harris to forward the following articles to the men of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Governors Island near New York: pairs of woolen overalls, pairs of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Necessary to Complete Frigate for Mediterranean Service
The following articles by the report of Captain Cathcart will be necessary to complete and equip the frigate building for the Mediterranean Service.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToArticles for the Six Nations of Indians
On the subject of the articles for the Six Nations of Indians, Hodgdon has directed that any expense involved will be paid on presentment of Manning's account and draft. Manning explains that it was …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Chargeable Under the Head, "Contingencies"
The articles contained in the accounts should be chargeable under the heading "Contingencies," eliminating the need to separate the vouchers. The whole should be settled at the office of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arricles of Clothing for Artillerists
Hodgdon is directed to have transported immediately to Governor's Island, New York the articles of clothing for the detachments of Artillerists destined to the southward, agreeable to the order on Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrears Owed Ensign Polk
William Polk argues that the heirs of Ensign Polk are owed his pay since his absences from his post were due solely to the illness that eventually claimed his life.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Arrearages of Private Silvanus Washburn, Deceased, of Captain Donald Mitchell's Company in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point
Simmons certifies that $10.74 is due Silvanus Washburn Jr., a private of Captain Donald Mitchell's Company in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point, being his pay up to Oct. 6, 1795, …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Arrearages of Pay of Private Joseph Barrett, Deceased, of Captain Donald Mitchell's Company in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Simmons certifies that $13.07 is due the estate of Joseph Barrett, late a private of Captain Donald Mitchell's Company in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the arrearages of his pay up to …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Arrearages of Pay for Private Charles Gates, Deceased
Simmons certifies that $27.06 is due the estate of Charles Gates, late a private of Captain Alexander Timmerman's Company of the 1st United States Regiment, being the arrearages of his pay up to Feb. …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Arrearages for Men Discharged in 1796, Etc.
Among other pay matters, Swan notes that money has been put in the hands of the paymasters for the purpose of discharging the arrears due to all discharged men in 1796. He believes that the complaints …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrangements Related to My Absence
Langham is about to set off for Kentucky confident that the care and management of the stores is in good hands. He has asked Major Bedinger to open all letters from Hodgdon and the War Office and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Army spies, muster rolls, and pay
Discusses oaths and service of "spies"; Freeman's muster rolls; lack on funds for Freeman's salary; the muster rolls of Captain Randolph's company of dragoons; and the pay of the regular troops in …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Army pay matters
Discusses pay of officers doing duty as adjutants, paymasters, and quartermasters; delivery of accounts and vouchers from officers with the Army; documentation required for officers to receive arrears …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Army pay matters
Amount due to the estate of Lt. Bunter. Discusses schedule of balances for unpaid absentees from the 3rd Sub-Legion;
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Army pay matters
Discusses the position of General Wilkinson on forage pay for Sub-Legion paymasters and quartermasters, the settling of the accounts of the sub-legion paymasters, "estimates" from Army returns, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Army Pay and Accounts
Discusses a deficiency in the estimates for Army pay. Accounts and vouchers. Asks Swan to forward his accounts quarterly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Army expenses in Georgia
Forwards a receipt from John Habersham, customs collector at Savannah, and a warrant for the expenses of the War Department in Georgia.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Appointment of Jackson as Supervisor
Mr. Jonah Jackson appointed Supervisor, oath of office taken. Agreeable to request of Hagner's, account inclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Appointment Confirmed, Request for Quartlery Estimates
McHenry acknowledges receipt of letter from Wilkins accepting commission as Quarter Master General. Directed to appoint an agent to accept bills and receive money from Treasury. Requests quarterly …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment as Principal Clerk
Notification to Hagner of his appointment as principal clerk in the War Department Accountant's office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Apology for Inattention to Forms
Mitchell apologizes for his inattention to the proper format in compiling his recruiting account. He re-submits his account following McHenry's directions.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Answers to Questions Posed by Simmons Regarding War Department
Packages marked A and B not received. Freeman noted the appointment of Willie (Wylie) Pope by governor. Freeman accepted the charges for his mistakes made to accounts since he cannot rectify the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Answers about Smith's account
Simmons answers several of Smith questions regarding his account with the War Department and other matters.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Answer to Copy Letter from Rochefontaine
Copy of letter from Rochefontaine to Fleming and from Fleming to Rochefontaine regarding the lack of sufficient funds to reimburse contractors who were rebuilding barracks at West Point.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Answer on Petitioners
Requests opinion on whether or not petitioners have right to complain.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
