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Receipt
Encloses a receipt of Samuel Nicholson.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Rebuilding a saw mill
Writes that a saw mill on land belonging to the United States was rebuilt and may now be used for service.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Reasons for Failing to Submit a June Return
Ames will not submit a return for June because the men's time has been taken up in assisting Mr. Nicholson in proving, repairing, and mending arms that failed in operation but were deemed fit for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rations, pay, stores, Marines, accomodations on board
Discusses contract prices for crew rations. Pursers will act as paymasters. Military and other stores will be placed in keeping of certain officers. Officer of Marines will be in charge of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Rations to be Furnished at Old Price
M. Williams, contractor, agreed to provide rations at old established price. Enclosed certificate.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Rations Issued December 1796 to May 1797
A list of the number rations issued at carious posts over a six month period, with total number of rations and an additional statement broken down by food item.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Rations and Records
Triplett discuss the procurement of rations for the Navy and records of disbursement. Mentioned that the manner in which Triplet will receive rations will be different from Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Rations & Forage of the Pennsylvania Militia
In response to the letter of A. J. Dallas, Simmons is requested to provide to McHenry the reasons the settlement of the rations and forage was retarded for the Pennsylvania Militia on the western …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rate of Freight to New Orleans
Coxe discusses the cost of freight to ship goods to New Orleans. He notes that iron, brass, and lead shipments will entail a steeper cost and will be loaded in the bottom of the boat.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quick Payment Requested
Letter, Jones encloses a bill drawn on Hodgdon for two hundred dollars. Requested the money be forwarded immediately from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Questions on Payment of Reinlisted Men
Requests clarification on advanced pay issued to encourage reenlistment.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Questions Involving the Pay of Oakley & Cruise
Tracy has several questions for Howell: Has Oakley, mentioned in John Moore's account, received his pay? Has Walter Cruise received his pay for the time he was in captivity and the time he was a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions from Caleb Swan regarding accounts
Swan asks that Steele give his opinion as Comptroller of Treasury regarding criteria for payments from the Treasury to paymaster of troops. Asks whether paymaster of troops, after transmitting to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions Assignment for Galleys in New York and Rhode Island
Reports that three galleys need to be built. Questions whether those should be assigned to New York and Rhode Island.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToQuestions Account of Lieutenant Maloney
Letter, directs Accountant to settle account of naval officer Lieutenant Maloney.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Question about the contract price for rations at Niagara
Simmons asks Jones at Treasury Department to inform him of contract price for rations at Niagara for 1798-1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Query into the delivery of guns from Department of War to Department of Navy
The Secretary of the Navy asks Mr. Harris the following question: "why is there any difficulty about delivering the guns" to the Purveyor, Mr. Francis?
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToQuartermaster General's Account
Wilkins, the Quartermaster General, explains his account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quarterly accounts
Cover for three quarterly accounts for acting as agent for the War Department in Boston
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Quarantine of William Wilson's brother at Fort Mifflin
Writing from New York to William Simmon, Wilson enclosed a letter for his brother who has arrived with his family at Fort Mifflin and is to perform a quarantine. His situation cannot be a pleasant …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quantity of Wood Allowed a Major, Etc.
What quantity of wood is allowed to the following officers: a Major Commandant, a Captain, a Lieutenant, a Regimental Commandant? How much straw is allowed a Regimental Commandant? What is the price …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quantity of Stores on Hand
Details of quantity of powder and other supplies on hand and discussed shipments of military stores to different named locations.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Qualifications
Reasons for recruiting soldiers and request for repayment of advanced bounty.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Puzzling References in the Latest Correspondence
Winthrop explains that since he does not file his letters to Hodgdon, he does not know what Hodgdon is referring to in his latest letter. Is it about the big trunk and the articles that were to have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Put My Pistols in Complete Order
Bayard notes that he has left his pistols at Hodgdon's house. The stock of one is broken and the breach should be examined for defects. He would like them put in complete order by one of the workmen.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
