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Letter for Major Buell, Etc.
Enclosed is a letter for Major [John] Buell who has not yet transmitted to Rivardi the money he drew on Buell's order. Nor does he have the due bill from Col. O'Hara which Simmons had sent him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter confirming shipment of military articles; and reference to Yellow Fever epidemic
Ebenezer Stevens confirmed shipment of military stores on board the Sloop Hercules. In writing to Samuel Hodgdon, Stevens notes that he is sorry to hear about the deplorable conditions as a result of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter Citation
Cited in Hodgdon to Craig, 11/30/1798. Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the shipment of stores has been delayed due to low water levels on the Ohio.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter Citation
Cited in Elliot to Simmons, 01/01/1798. Elliott received information from Simmons regarding pay that was sent to Mr. Dexter at Providence, RI. Elliott went to see Dexter, no pay had arrived. Elliott …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Late Receipts of John Knight Enclosed
Kilty encloses receipts from Lieutenant Knight; they were delayed because Knight had not come in to sign them.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Last Return of the Quartermaster Stores
The return Mr. McClallen left at Fort Niagara is incomplete and has no signature. This being the case, Coffin is unable to compile an accurate return based on the documents in his possession. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Last Quarter's Pay & Rations
Nicholson requests his pay and rations for the previous quarter which will be due on March 31st.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lanterns & Pairs of Pistols for Lieutenant Mullowney
Harris is directed to deliver six common lanterns and two pairs of pistols with flints to Lieutenant Mullowney for 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), MayLack of Tradesmen
Letter, discusses constructing public buildings; mentions that tradesmen in the area are under-employed and that they would complete the work speedily and cheaply. Mentions that his son's recruits …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Kentledge and Shot for Elizabeth Town
The kentledge that remained at Mount Hope has been sent to Melancton Smith at Elizabeth Town. The 29 pieces rejected by Smith and produced at Faesch's forges at Mount Hope have been replaced and sent …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Just Due for Michael LaFlache
Since there is no law authorizing money in lieu of rations for privates and non-commissioned officers, what method is there for Michael LaFlache to receive his just due following his discharge?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Journey to Wilkes County to Pay Troops
Fauche and Randolf could not meet Freeman and therefore Freeman had to travel to Wilkes County to transmit pay for troops.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Joseph Webb's Claims
Joseph Webb, now in prison, claims that several vessels on the Charles were taken for government use and he never received anything for them or their charter. Wadswworth asks Simmons to send him …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Wilkins' Draft for $1000
Enclosed is John Wilkins' draft on Hodgdon for one thousand dollars which should be accepted and returned to Denman at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John P. Duvall's defense against charges of misappropriated funds
John P. Duvall entreats Simmons to defer any further proceedings against him until he has the opportunity to defend himself against charges that he misappropriated funds. He assures Simmons that he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Chester Discusses Pay, Accounting, and Finance with William Simmons
Letter enclosing receipts of Captain Edward Miller Ensign S Parmele.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)James Ore Demands to be Paid
Ore claims that the War Department agent in Tennessee, David Henley, refuses to pay him what he is due for his military service and asks Simmons to see that he is properly compensated.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)James O'Hara's Account
Simmons is requested to debit in the books of his office $361,239 from James O'Hara's account as contractor by making such entries for that purpose as the nature of the case may require.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Jacob Death: An Industrious Joberman
Craig express his approval of the work of Jacob Death who has recently returned to Philadelphia after the demise of Mrs. Death. He has been paid in full for his services. He is very industrious …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Isaac Craig's Account
Enclosed are vouchers for disbursements made in the amount of $1520.48, which sum should be placed to Craig's credit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Is Dayton Authorized to Muster Recruits
The accountant inquires whether Lieutenant H. R. Dayton is authorized to muster his recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Irregularity in the Mail , Etc.
Enclosed is a general return of stores through November 1797 for the posts at Fort Franklin, Le Beouf, and Presqu'isle. Craig has drawn on Hodgdon for five hundred dollars in favor of John Wienshall. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron Work Delivered to Jacob Sheafe
The last six columns of Gibbs' November return from the Boston Navy Yard are comprised of the iron and iron work that has been delivered to Jacob Scheafe, the Naval Agent at Portsmouth, New Hampshire …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron Kentledge to Philadelphia
Hodgdon is directed to have 48 tons of iron kentledge transported to Philadelphia.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
