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Naval Armament Expenditures
03/06/1798 LetterbookThe Secretary of the Treasury sends to the Secretary at War a letter that encloses a general statement of expenditures for the Naval establishment for the year 1797. Enclosures to this letter are …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)
Naval Armament Costs and Delays
03/22/1798 LetterbookThis letter from McHenry to Livingston reveals War Department expenditures for naval armament. "Statement of monies received by the several Naval Agents and of their expenditures in the purchase of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)
Nature Relieved Me by a Violent Cholera, Etc.
10/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedBurrall finds that the monies are not in the local bank but he has discovered that they are in the New York bank. He has had a touch of the fever and cholera so he finds himself unfit for business …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Nature of Money Received from John Polhemus
04/26/1798 LetterbookSimmons asks Craig to explain why Polhemus refunded $78.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Nathan Starr receipt to Chauncey Whittlesay for manufacture of cavalry swords
12/31/1798 Document SignedStarr received $2000 from accountant of War Department by hands of Chauncey Whittlesey for manufacture and delivery of 2000 cavalry swords with scabbards and belts complete.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
My Superior Musket Patterns, Etc.
12/14/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams disputes the assertion that the Charleville muskets he delivered as patterns are inferior by two dollars to Mr. Ames' pattern. In fact, they are better by two dollars due to the superior …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Situation Has Become Disagreeable, Etc.
08/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedBecause he has received no letters, intelligence, or information, Phillips complains that his situation has become very disagreeable. Still he will endeavor to do his duty.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Pay for Attending the Indians, Etc.
10/05/1798 Letter SignedCurrently there are only four skins availble and Mr. Schiefflin will report that there is not another to be found in this country although Brown has had every merchant in the region trying to locate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Pay & Subsistence
08/05/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are four receipts for bounty amounting to twelve dollars. Dayton would like his pay and subsistence for June and July sent the following week.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Husband Wishes to Enter into the Service of His Country
06/24/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMrs. Beates has been told that noone has more weight with the War Department than Hodgdon. Mr. Beates will soon be visiting him so that he will see that her husband is not undeserving of Hodgdon's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Draft on the Bank of New York
10/11/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is Burrall's draft on the bank for $1031.85, the amount of Hodgdon's in the Bank of New York with twenty cents deducted for postage.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Debt to the U.S., Etc.
06/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedIt appears that after Vischer has charged himself with the $200 last received, and paying every man his bounty due, he stands indebted to the United States for $159.85.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Account
03/31/1798 Autograph Letter SignedClaghorne's account for the amount due is forwarded with the expectation that he will receive the money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster Rolls, Payrolls, & Receipt Rolls
07/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the muster and payrolls for the party under McRea's command and the receipt rolls for payments up to 1 April 1798 from which it appears that $21.20 remains in his hands.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster Roll of the Frigate "United States"
04/02/1798 DocumentMuster Roll of the Officers, Petty Officers, Seaman, Ordinary Seaman, and Marines on board the Frigate "United States" under the command of Captain John Barry in the service of the United States from …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Muster Roll of Recruits of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers
10/05/1798 Letter SignedA letter from Captain Huger to the accountant William Simmons. Muster roll and payroll of recruits of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster Roll of Officers & Men on the Frigate "United States"
02/09/1798 Document SignedMuster Roll of the Officers, Petty Officers, Seaman, Ordinary Seaman, and Marines on board the Frigate "United States" under the command of Captain John Barry in the service of the United States from …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Muster Roll for February 1798
03/02/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the muster roll for February 1798 and the muster roll returned to Mckee for pay rolls up to March 1. Daniel Millar's receipt for his pay up to the time of his discharge from Capt. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster and Pay Rolls for Niagara
09/04/1798 LetterRivardi encloses muster and pay rolls for the garrison at Niagara. The men need to be paid, especially those who have been discharged. Rivardi asks for the current price of rations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster and Pay Rolls
10/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMuster and pay rolls enclosed. Receipts of Luther Russell and Thomas Hughes (the hired blacksmith) included. Inlistments recorded by Drury, Smith, Sherer, Patterson, Johnson, and Conway, along with …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster and Pay Rolls
09/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMuster and pay rolls of ordnance detachment enclosed. Accounts and receipts of Thomas Hughes included. Vouchers to be arranged shortly.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster and Pay Roll of Garrison Enclosed
02/02/1798 LetterbookMuster and Pay Roll of garrison at Fort Wolcott enclosed. By next post Elliot to send receipt rolls.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Muster and Pay Roll of Captain Morris' Command
11/04/1798 Letter SignedMorris sends the muster and pay rolls of his command for October 1798. He explains the situation of the pay roll as one soldier is being discharged but another has enlisted to take place.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Muster & Payrolls for Troops at Fort Johnstone
09/24/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the Muster Rolls and Payrolls for the party of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Johnstone, North Carolina for July and August 1798. The receipt rolls for April, May,and June lack the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster & Payrolls for January 1798
02/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHerewith transmitted are the muster and payrolls for January 1798 along with the appropriate receipts. Nelms has not yet returned and is therefore unpaid.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
