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Documents relating to the accounts of James OHara
Submits to Simmons a copy of Wilson's deposition before John Gibson, and letter from Edward Day, late Deputy Commissary to U.S. Army, both relating to accounts of James O'Hara, contractor for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Documents from the War Office to Congress
Transmittal of documents referred to in ltr of 2 April 1798.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDispute over Error in Payroll
Transcribed by Frye: "It has been ascertained that the claim of Asa Hall for four dollars for Balance of Bounty is a just one, you will be pleased accordingly to make him up for that sum on your …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Dispositon Amongst the Indians, Etc.
Writing in his own code, Sargent comments on a disposition among the Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposition of Troops West of the Appalachians, Etc.
Major Craig forwards General Wilkinson's request for troops' clothing along with a disposition of troops west of the Appalachians to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dismissal of Ship Carpenters, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of the settlement of the accounts of John Lafbury [?], William Turner, and Henry Turner, Craig notes that all of the Philadelphia ship carpenters have been dismissed except James …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dismissal of Ship Carpenters, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of the settlement of the accounts of John Lafbury [?], William Turner, and Henry Turner, Craig notes that all of the Philadelphia ship carpenters have been dismissed except James …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Supposed Deficiency Discovered in Quartermaster Stores
Discusses power of attorney and a recent bill drawn by Capt. Harrison for $800 in favor of Col. Sargent; admits confusion over a supposed deficiency of articles unaccounted for in the quartermaster …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Instructions from Comptroller for Accounting Muster Rolls
Letter, discusses extract from the instructions of the Comptroller to the Paymaster General regarding signing of muster rolls.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discusses Store in Indian Territory; Seeks Bookkeeping Assistance for Factory
Encloses correspondence between Colonel Hawkins and Mr. Branham, the present contractor. Branham is permitted to keep a store in Indian territory, although it may cause problems with the Indians and …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Discusses Refusal of Captain Ingersoll to Sign Muster Roll Certificate
Leter, discusses Captain's Ingersoll's refusal to sign muster roll.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discusses Proper Order of Procedures in Superintending the Accounting Process
Letter, reply to Accountant's letter of June 23, 1798, directs Accountant to receive and adjust accounts of officers of the Navy
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discusses Indian Affair, Travel of Agents through Creek Nation
Abstract of letter from Col. Hawkins, agent of the 4 Nations south of the Ohio. Requests an official report of the Dec. 22 affair. Announces trip for James & William Yasborough, Matthew Bilbo, and Mr. …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Discusses Account with Lieutenant Underwood
Letter, encloses receipt of Lieutenant Underwood.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Dimensions of Weight of Iron Four-Pounders
Fleming discusses the weight of the ship and garrison iron four-pounders which will be ready to transport on the sloop the following day,.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulty Sending the Twelve-Pound Shot to the City
Coleman has tried to procure teams to haul the twelve-pound shot to the city but the farmers are so busy at this season of the year that they will not haul them until after the harvest unless paid an …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulty Obtaining Money/Paying Bills
Enclosed orders. Difficulty paying bills due to lack of money.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Difficulties in the manner of paying troops while General Wilkinson is away
Swan reports that Wilkinson has put him in charge while away from the post at Cincinnati [presumably Fort Washington]. Discusses some of his instructions and some of the difficulties that have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deter Bad People from Plunder
They have heard that Hodgdon stayed in Philadelphia rather than removing to Trenton. They hope that staying in town will not subject him to the fatal fever and that he and others will be favored with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Details Surrounding Musket Manufacture Contract
Letter, discusses contract for manufacture of muskets. Directs issue of 3,000 musket stocks to Robert McCormick, arms contractor. Asks that the two best of the finished muskets, being made on the …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Details on Pay of Lewis Hewley and Bounty Due Officers
Hewley detached from Capt. Littlefields Company at West Point and sent to Ellis Island, therefore his pay was drawn at Ellis Island. Hale appealed to Simmons on behalf of John Webster for documents …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Descrepancy in Billing
Discusses differences and deficiencies in his account. Houdin apologies for the problems.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Depositing boxes of musketball cartridges
Reporting a deposit of twenty-four boxes containing over 30,000 musket-ball cartridges.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Deposit Enclosed Money
Requests Hodgdon deposit enclosed money to the credit of Montgomery in the United States Bank. Montgomery wishes Hodgdon good health.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Demand for Goods, Indians to be Present at Treaty
Mentions receipt of goods and that three to four thousand Indians will attend the treaty.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
