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Failure to Follow Instructions
McHenry observes that Hodgdon has failed to follow the instructions (effective 11 November 1796) for the Superintendent of Military Stores that require him to: report monthly on the state and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Facts Sufficient for His Conviction
Wigginton suspects James Perkins of malfeasance with respect to cannon shot purchased for the United States and believes he can gather enough proof to find him guilty. He can prove that his wagons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)EXTRACT: [Extract of General Orders]
Inspector will furnish to the Paymaster General the names and dates of absentees to be struck from the muster roll.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Extract rules and regulations relative to maritime, frontier posts, or fortified places
Extract on rules and regulation relative to remittance and frontier posts or fortified places. Discusses methods for security and safeguarding plans for forts or fortified places.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Warrants for David Henley
Extract of Warrants issued by Secretary of War in favor of Samuel Meeker, Samuel Meredith, Daniel McMahon, William Chancellor, Alex Cain.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Warrants for David Henley
Extract from the warrant book for David Henley. Warrants drawn in the Department of War on the Treasurer of United States. Includes date, in whose favor, and services.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Warrants for Colonel Henley's government drawn by Secretary of War on the Treasurer
Extract of Warrants for Colonel Henley's government drawn by Secretary of War on the Treasurer. Warrants favor Cherokee and Choctaw Indians, Indian Agents, and interpreters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Warrants drawn by Secretary of War on treasurer of United States
Extract of Warrants drawn by Secretary of War on treasurer of United States in favor of William Meeker, Seth Craig and Samuel Lewis.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of letter from Secretary of War to Isaac Guion with reenlistment instructions
Secretary of War encloses list of enlisting instructions and authorizes Captain Isaac Guion to draw sums necessary to maintain fresh enlistments.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Extract of a Letter from the War Office to Major Craig
Purchase of two lots for government at Le Boeuf did not warrant attention from Executive. Authorized payment for land.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Extract of a General Return
Extract of a general return of public property sent to the Office of the Intendant of Military Stores in September 1793.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Extract from Warrant Book Regarding Account of Swan
Notation on the confusion over temporary location of War Department due to Yellow Fever outbreak. Removal of Office to the Falls of the Schuylkill River prevented Simmons from answering letters from …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extract from Warrant Book
Notified Swan he will receive an extract from the Warrant Book from September 1st to the present (September 29th). Simmons enclosed letter for Captain Barnard Gaines and Ensign Yelverton Peyton.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extract from Secretary of War to Colonel Rochefontaine to send officer to New York to recruit
In this extract, McHenry requests that Lieutenant Colonel Rochefontaine send a skillful and attentive officer to New York to recruit and signify his name to Mr. Jones at the office so that recruiting …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Extract forwarded from War Department Warrant Book
Forwards an extract from the War Office's warrant book up to present day for Henley's government.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract
Cover for an extract from the Department's warrant book. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/03/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extract
Cover letter for an extract from the War Department warrant book.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extra Pay, Forage, and Rations for an Inspector
A major has been appointed to the office of Inspector and is claiming extra pay, forage, and rations in addition to his pay as an officer of the line. Swan asks Simmons to clarify the speciic amounts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extra Pay for the Treaty of Greenville, Etc.
Dr. Brown reports that the elegant fox skin intended for Mrs. Hodgdon has been lost to the depredation of the moths. The enclosed account would have been paid long ago were it not for the death of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extra Pay for Conveying Letters and Dispatches
The practice of paying a half-dollar per trip to the soldier who conveys public letters and dispatches between Peekskill and West Point is authorized by McHenry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expresses Concern about Indian Trade
Announces arrival from Savannah. Expresses concern for Indians at Colerain waiting for supplies under Colonel Hawkins. Fears for the Indian trade.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Expresses Concern about Condition of Colerain in His Absence
Upon his arrival, had found that Mr. J. Jordan, whom he had left in charge, had been absent 2 months. Expresses concern about the business transacted in that time. Writes about the arrival of factory …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Explanation on Contract and Cost of Carriage
Hiller explains the contract and costs for making a carriage under the direction of Colonel Rochefontaine at the post of Salem.
Records of Fort Wilkinson Garrison (Among Creek Factory Records), 1795-1801. (RG75)Explanation for Forwarded Copies of Waste Books
Hillis clarifies that the accounts in the waste book and vouchers previously sent were not intended to be entirely settled by Simmons' office. He encloses a copy of the waste book for August 1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
