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Delayed Pay
09/02/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCol. [Edward] Carrington has indicated that he is only authorized to pay Capt. [Richard] Blackburn. It is hard not to receive one's pay simply because Capt. Blackburn is not available to pay it and it …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Defending Myself Against Malicious Implications
12/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedFearing that he may be the object of a personal attack by the Democrats, Heth provides a detailed explanation of his accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Deductions from Pay Roll, with Details
10/20/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyPay roll issued to Gibson and detachment under his command was examined and deductions were taken from pay of William McNeal, James Morgan, Robert Allison, Felix McFarlan, Bradford Stewart, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Deduction of $1.20
07/10/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNicholson expresses concern regarding the $1.20 that Simmons had deducted as an over-charge in Nicholson's subsistence account. His pay and subsistence for April 1 to June 30 is $334.20 and if he made …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Decision of Court Martial Effects on Payment
07/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedThe June pay roll for West Point included two soldiers who were past their service time, but who have been detained due to a court martial. The decision of the court martial was sent to the Secretary …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Debit to Wilkinson's account
03/23/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Brigadier General Wilkinson of a debt placed to his account on the books of the War Office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Debit to Freeman's account
01/14/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his "account current" and vouchers have been examined and that the balance due the War Department will be placed to his debit in his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
De Grasse's Pay
01/07/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay as Sub-Engineer to the Fortifications at South Carolina has been received and that he will receive his pay from Daniel Stevens, federal supervisor at Charleston,
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
De Grasse's pay
07/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Daniel Stevens, federal supervisor at Charleston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
De Grasse's pay
04/07/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Daniel Stephens, federal supervisor at Charleston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) 
David Henley's Receipt
07/11/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is David Henley's receipt for the sum of money that was delivered to Ensign Smith to forward to Henley.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
David Henley Accounts
05/12/1797 Autograph Letter SignedVarious accounts and estimates of expenditures relative to Major Jackson and two other companies submitted or discussed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Dates & Sums of the Respective Bills
03/06/1797 LetterThe Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to insert in the enclosed letter the dates and sums of the respective bills comprising the indicated amount along with the names of the persons who drew them. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Damn All the Rest: John Chisholm Letter announcing departure for England
09/11/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentChisholm announces that he sails for England the next day on the Ship Favorite. He wishes McKee well but damns others, such as CDH, [Colonel David Henley], and L.D.B.H. He esteems McKee for his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Creek Goods to be Sent Directly to Colerain
05/19/1797 Letter SignedAccording to the letter of the Secretary of War, the Indian goods for the Creeks should be sent directly to Coleraine.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Credits, accounts, and appointments
07/26/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyMentions documents that will be credited to McCall's account. Notification that he has sent the money for the pay of the Army troops in Georgia to Mr. Habersham. Requests that the accounts of retired …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Wentworth's account
05/05/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt of Edmund H. Quincey that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Credit to Wentworth's account
04/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt of Edmund H. Quincy that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) - No image
Credit to Wade's account
04/05/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of receipt roll of payments to Captain Gibson's recruits and a receipt for money paid to Colonel Henley that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) 
Credit to Stevens' account
07/08/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt of John Habersham that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Stevens' account
06/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt of Captain Michael Kalteisen that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Stevens' account
01/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of receipts that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Stephens' account
03/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt of John Habersham, collector of customs at Savannah, Georgia, for the pay of the regular troops in Georgia that will be credited on the books of the War Department …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Stephens' account
02/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Sprig's account
05/04/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt roll for the Ordnance Department at West Point that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Credit to account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
