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Pourcheresse's pay
Notification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive the same.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Possible Embargo of French Products
Anderson is at loss relative to the purchase of French wheat because he does not know whether the differences with France will result in a serious breach between that country and the United States. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Plans Between British and U.S. Regarding Indian Relations
Regrets over not relaying information of discussion between Captain Chisholm and the British Minister. Brief synopsis of plan related. Politics of Indian relations addressed. Discusses limiting the …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Pig Lead Instead of Sheet Lead for the "Constellation"
Hodgdon should send five tons of pig lead in lieu of five tons of sheet lead to Baltimore for the frigate "Constellation."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayPig Lead for the Troops in Tennessee
Along with sundry accounting matters, Wilkins notes that he has had offers from Mississippi to supply pig lead that might be wanted by the troops in Tennessee. The cheapest places for delivery would …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
Hodgdon is asked to take order for five tons of pig lead, in lieu of the five tons of sheet lead heretofore ordered, for the use of the Frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionPig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is directed to deliver five tons of pig lead to Samuel Hodgdon for the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayPig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is asked to deliver five tons of pig lead to Samuel Hodgdon for the use of the Frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionPetitioning to allow trade to continue at the Ottawa towns
Leith, Shepherd and Duff are petitioning Wilkinson to allow a trading house to remain in the Ottawa towns. The current clerk at the town, James McDonald, has been charged with dishonorable conduct, …
Robert Prescott Papers.Petition of Michael Van Kleeck
Because regimental paymasters were elected by the officers of the regiment, there is no right to compensation by said officers if the paymasters, chosen by them, do not deliver the appropriate …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Petition of Mary Hibborn
Mary Hibborn's petition for land promised to soldiers who served in the late war until its termination is denied because her husband, Francis Cranberry, served and died long before the war ended.
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Personal Explanation for Sundry Charges
Gibson explains the nature of charges which were denied payment by the War Department. He also requests $800 from his accounts so he can repay debts incurred for recruiting in 1795.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Permission of Power of Attorney
Enclosed power of attorney for Simmons who obliged Rochefontaine's request to receive "publick securities" due him. Rochefontaine requested Simmons forward all sums Simmons collects on his behalf.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Permission for Tench Francis to Examine Cannon Balls
The Secretary of War wants Harris to permit Mr. Francis to examine and prove whatever number of iron cannon balls Francis thinks proper. He wants a number of them for a particular use and, if these …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionPensions for James and Robert Cosby
Forwarding accounts for provisions supplied to a party of Indians and cover letter for documents concerning Robert Crosby's and James Crosby's applications for an invalid pension
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pensions for James and Robert Cosby
Deposition for invalid pensions for James and Robert Cosby for wounds received in action at Ninety Six in 1775
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Payroll for West Point and Court of Inquiry on conduct of Colonel Rochefontaine
Payroll for August received by Simmons. Total amount: $22.21 which will be received from Fish upon procurement of duplicate receipts. Receipt roll for June will be paid to Fleming's credit. Fish …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payroll for April 1797
Since Capt. Miller failed to submit his payroll for April 1797, it is now being forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payments for Militia Services
Amount of payments made by the Accountant of the War Department in pursuance of warants issued by the Secretary of War in the years 1794-96 for Militia services performed in the defensive protection …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Payment, Discharge, and Reenlistment Updates
Frye sends the muster, pay, and receipt rolls for his detachment. He requests money for enlistment bounties, as he has enlisted more men than he has money to pay bounties. He also requests money due a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Payment Updates
Letter from Capt. Blackburn received, notifying Saunders pay to be transmitted to Col. Carrington, discharged soldiers working in town to be paid upon application. Enlistment updates for Capt. Bruff.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Payment Transmitted to Me
Stevens transmits his account with duplicate vouchers and requests that his payment be transmitted.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Payment to Major James Grant, Tennessee
Captain Lewis, 3d U.S. Regiment and messenger to the committee, states that the committee of congress late in session at Germantown, having given Major James Grant a discharge and certificate, deem …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, Surgeon's Mate John R. Lynch, including forage, and Captain Donald Grant Mitchell and the detachment under his command
Certification that $341 is due Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, Surgeon's Mate John R. Lynch, including forage, and Captain Donald Grant Mitchell and the detachment under his command, being his and their …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
