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Edward Dowlen paid at the War Office
05/29/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies the paymaster that Edward Dowlen, late a private in Springer's Company of the 3rd U.S. Regiment, received his pay at the War Office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Edward Carrington's account
01/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Carrington that his account with the War Department as agent for military supplies is debited the sum on the books of the Treasury until the accounts of the Militia Army are placed under …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Edmund Quincy's salary
07/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Joshua Wentworth, federal supervisor at Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Edmund Quincy's retention at Portsmouth New Hampshire
01/17/1797 LetterbookEdmund Quincy previously dismissed as clerk of shipyard at Portsmouth New Hampshire, to be reinstated in capacity overseeing property at ship yard. Informs that Captain Turner has been dismissed as …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Edmund Quincey's pay
04/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Joshua Wentworth, federal supervisor at Portsmouth
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Edmund H. Quincy's pay
07/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Wentworth that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to pay to Edmund H. Quincy, Superintendent of the Portsmouth, New Hampshire Navy Yard for his salary.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Edmund H. Quincey's salary
02/14/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification to Wentworth that he will receive money from the Treasuer of the U. S. that he is to pay to Edmund H. Quincey, clerk to the Navy Yard at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, for his salary for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Duties and Punishment of Artificers, Enlistments of Capt. Kalteisen
03/12/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSpafford's pay expended in pursuit of said soldier due to his desertion. Future muster rolls to contain trade or occupation of ever artificer in the corps, punishment for those tradesmen who do not …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
DUPLICATE: Request for Recruiting Money
06/28/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSwan declined order to remain at Fort Washington, Ensign Chandler obliged to assume duties. Appropriation of money made for recruiting, expended on the artillery, dragoonry, and the detachment to the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Duplicate set of bills of exchange in favor of Josiah Pitt
06/29/1797 Printed Document SignedDuplicate bills of exchange drawn in favor of Josiah Pitt for $200 on account of pay of army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Duck for the Use of the Sloop "Detroit"
08/07/1797 Letter SignedThe Secretary of the Treasury has been asked to issue a warrant in Hodgdon's favor for $558.43 from the Quartermaster's department fof the duck for the sloop "Detroit,."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Drum-Sticks for the Frigate "United States"
12/16/1797 Letter Signed"Be pleased to deliver Lieutenant William McRea for the Marine service on board the 'United States' one pair of drum-sticks."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Drum & Fife for the Frigate "United States"
08/17/1797 Letter Signed"Please to deliver to Captain William MacRea for the frigate 'United States' one drum and one fife complete."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Drum & Fife for Captain McRea
08/17/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Captain William McRea one drum and one fife for use on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Draught of the inboard work for Algerian Frigate
04/29/1797 LetterbookWar Office forwards draught of inboard work of Algerine frigate; rooms are fully laid off. Give master joiner necessary information relative to stations. Draught of officer's berths forthcoming. Mr …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Dragoon sword and belt
07/12/1797 Letter SignedOrders to deliver dragoon sword and belt.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Draft paid
06/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Captain Heth that he has paid his draft in favor of Major Craig and charged his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Draft for House Purchase
09/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received notice of a draft drawn by Captain Thomas Lewis for $160.00 for the purchase of a house. Letter and bill from Carrington were given to Hodgdon by Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Draft for $1000 in Favor of Hugh McClure
10/20/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is Matthew Ernest's draft on Hodgdon for one thousand dollars drawn in favor of Hugh McClure that Hodgdon is asked to accept and return to Meeker.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Dr. Allison's account
05/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Swan review and verify the pay account of Dr. Allison so that Simmons can complete a settlement with him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Documentation needed at the War Office
05/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Farley provide documentation necessary to account for money received for his pay so that Simmons can balance his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Document on Payment
01/18/1797 Document SignedCertified payment of Captain Gamble to William Adams. Signed by James Bennett, Stephen Rochefontaine and received from Nehemiah Freeman.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Doctors' accounts returned
03/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyReturns accounts of Doctors Corning and Simonds as accounts of the Hospital Department that should be settled at the Treasury Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Dispute over Account, Money Due United States
10/31/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHenley is upset by the suggestion that he owes the War Department money. He carefully lays out his accounts since 1792, and asserts he only ever received his pay and not money for any other purpose.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Disposition of Money Received by Captain Heth
03/08/1797 Letter SignedDiscusses the accounting of a sum of money received by Captain John Heth from John Wilkins of the Indian Department
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
