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Muster & Payroll from Fort Oswego
10/02/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the Muster and Payroll for the troops at Fort Oswego through September 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster & Pay Roll of the Recruits
04/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the muster and pay roll of the recruits under Dayton's command up to 1st April 1798. Along with their pay, he requests blank receipt rolls.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muskets, Pistols, & Boarding Pikes for the "General Greene"
05/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver muskets, pistols, cutlasses and boarding pikes to Captain George Price of the Revenue Cutter "General Greene."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Musket stocks on hand
11/14/1798 LetterbookInforms Hodgdon that there are 5,269 musket stocks on hand.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Musket Barrels to Tench Francis
04/03/1798 Letter Signed"Be pleased to deliver to Tench Francis fifty musket barrels to be made into muskets."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Musket Barrels for John Miles, Gunsmith
04/04/1798 Letter SignedFrancis asks McHenry to direct Harris to deliver to him fifty musket barrels for John Miles, gunsmith.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Musical Instruments for General Wilkinson's Band, Etc.
07/14/1798 Autograph Letter SignedGeneral Wilkinson has directed that the public should pay for the musical instruments purchased for his band. Enclosed are the bill and vouchers and Wilkins asks that his account should be credited …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Murder of Indian by White Man
07/30/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDiscussed the "inhumane" murder of an Indian by a disorderly white man.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Mrs. General Butler's Claim
07/05/1798 LetterRoss thanks Simmons for his efforts on behalf of Mrs. Butler's claim. She will shortly draw the money and Ross will advise her on who to manage it once it is deposited in the Bank of the United …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Mr. Quincey's Receipt
06/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedIn response to Simmons' request, Mr. Quincey's receipt for $100 is enclosed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Mr. McKee's Expenses
12/31/1798 Autograph Letter SignedIt is recognized that the expenses entailed in the pursuit of Mr. [Griffith] McKee's duties, including the employment of special messengers to convey his corrspondence, the need for quarters at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Mr. Guimpie's Note
06/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is Mr. Guimpie's note for twelve dollars dated 7 September 1796 which should be held in Simmons' hands in case he should require a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Mr. Day's Accounts
06/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAs ordered by the Secretary of War, Hodgdon encloses copies of the accounts exhibited to him by Mr. Day, late Commissary of Provisions for supplies to sundry officers during the existence of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Movement to Castle Island
09/20/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterAppraisal of Castle Island and its readiness for reception of US troops in October.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Movement of Troops
08/09/1798 Letter SignedMentions Meminger sent an escort consisting of a sergeant, corporal and eighteen men with the marshall; a request for two nine pound guns is also made. Crew sent to Burlington and Sergt. Jewell …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Movement of Detachment to Bell Cantonment
04/13/1798 Autograph Letter SignedStephen has left with a detachment for the Bell Cantonment near the Headquarters of the 4th Regiment. from which Colonel Butler ordered him forward to that post. Squaws are in great plenty in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Mounting of Howitzers on Galleys, Etc.
05/18/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the mounting of howitzers on galleys with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also informs that the first gally will be launched the next day. Contains letter from Dudley Woodbridge - …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Mounting Guns on Galleys
06/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses with Samuel Hodgdon the mounting of guns onto galleys. Craig also mentions the receipt of naval stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Mounting Cannons
05/1798 Copy of Signed DocumentTimeline for properly mounting cannons on a frigate.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)
Most of the Ship Carpenters Have Been Dismissed
08/03/1798 Letter SignedBy order of the Secretary of War, Craig has dismissed and paid off all the ship carpenters from Philadelphia except the superintendent and five others who are needed to complete and launch the galley. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Monthly pay on men on frigate Constellation
03/17/1798 DocumentMonthly pay of the petty officers, seamen, ordinary seamen and marines on frigate Constellation.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Monies Due Him?
03/02/1798 DocumentCabell presents his compliments to Simmons and would thank him to examine [?] account to determine whether any money is due him and point out the mode necessary for obtaining it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Moneys Advanced Recruits
10/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are six duplicates for past bounties advanced to six recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Money received and some paid
05/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedExplains that he has received the money Simmons directed be sent him and that he has paid some of the money to Lieutenant Rodgers
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Money Received
08/08/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMoney for recruiting services received.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
