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Instructions for ship yard clerks
General instructions to ship yard clerks. Pay $500 per year.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInstructions for Payment, with details
Marschalk will receive $200.00 from Nicholas Fish. Simmons requests Marschalk give Fish receipts for pay and subsistence and expenses for marching recruits to Pittsburgh.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Instructions for monetary advances for pursuing deserters
In agreement with a previous letter sent to Nehemiah Freeman on July 9th, Simmons enclosed instructions for issuing advances in payment to those pursuing deserters. Account of Finley and Cornwall for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inquiry on Payment of Rochefontaine
Fleming inquired after who was to account to Fleming for the money paid Col. Rochefontaine for the work of the public's team.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Inquiry into Order for Flag
Letter, discusses making flags, contracting thereof, and materials needed.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Inquiry into Health of Mr. Stagg and Status of Account
Informed Simmons that Haskell wrote J. Stagg with power of attorney to settle his accounts and send Haskell the balance due him. Haskell verified he enclosed all the necessary documents. Haskell …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Informing Secretary of War of unwholesome and offensive provisions
Reports unwholesome state of provisions. Purchased beef from some local contractors. Requests money to pay.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Information Regarding Receipts Rolls
Clairborne neglected to include information in last letter regarding receipt rolls. He expounded on the travel of an officer.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Information on Mr. Pollard
Nourse wishes to give the Secretary of the Treasury information realtive to Mr. Pollard prior to any arrangement which might lead to Pollard's introduction to the Treasury Department. Hodgdon is asked …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information on Fraud
Related details of conversation "in this office" that pertained to fraud, John Connor, and John Shannon.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Information needed from the accountant's office
Requests to know what information the Treasury Department requires from the office of War Department Accountant to answer resolutions of the House of Representatives requiring statements and estimates …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Influence of Court Martial Results and Details on Service History of Deserter
Pay for Thomas Edwards to be withheld pending result of court martial. James Hambleton deserted from frigate, other details regarding his service.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Indian Gifts Arrived
Letter containing enclosures to Lieut. Wright received. Indian gifts arrived, Henley seeks to immediately send the presents on so as to prevent damage by the "ungovernable people of this county."
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Indian Deed Delivery
Delivery of Indian deed and journal. Journal contains some details, but omits Indian speeches which Wadsworth deemed unimportant.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Relating to Indian Relations to the Senate [5B-C1 to C4] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 5)Incomplete Marquis Requires Inspection
Marquis sent by Harris was incomplete, Simmons requested a person to inspect the structure and all necessary appendages required to assemble the structure.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inclusion of Marquee with Waggon
Orders to deliver tent to McHenry; men moving family out of Philadelphia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndInappropriate Use of Funds for Payment
Simmons response to July 15th letter from Fleming. Fleming paid Thomas Hughes BlackSmith with inappropriate monies. Simmons requested BlackSmith's receipt; settlement of Fleming's account received …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inadmissible Account of William P. Smith
Simmons received letter from Henley on July 31 covering the account of Ensign Wiliam P. Smith in the amount of $60.00. It is inadmissible to the Office and therefore returned to Henley. Herewith …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inadmissable Charges for Travel to North Carolina
McRea's request for reimbursement regarding trip to North Carolina was denied. Simmons admonished McRea for requesting payment.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Improper charges for horse team
Discusses the information needed on a certificate for work completed by artificers. Notifies Rochefontaine that he has detected and reported to the Secretary of War improper charges by Rochefontaine …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)I stand charged with monies unaccounted for...
Lieutenant Henley is sorely distressed to learn that he has been charged with monies unaccounted for in the books of the War Department. He will do whatever is necessary to clear his name and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)I Have Wearied the Secretary of State
Benjamin Hodgdon worries that he has wearied the Secretary of State [Timothy Pickering] with discussions of Luther White's claims.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I am anxious to have my accounts finally adjusted.
Preston is hesitant to resign from the service while large amounts are still charged against him. He has been unable to obtain from Kentucky the papers necessary to close his account . He is concerned …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hughes' Receipt
Lt. Saunders says that he has just obtained Hughes' receipt for his June pay since he was absent when the company was paid. Enclosed is the receipt which will be credited either to Saunders or to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
