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Account and payment
04/18/1798 Letter SignedCover for his account for acting as the agent for military supplies in New York. Requests that Simmons make a payment for him to the Treasurer out of Fish's commissions. Cited in Simmons to Fish, …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Account
11/14/1798 Document SignedCertification of service and settlement of pay for a sergeant in the 1st Georgia Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
According to Instruction, Has Paid Augustus DeGrasse for Compensation as Engineer
06/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses receipt of Augustus De Grasse for compensation as temporary engineer at Charleston.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Accommodation for the Company
09/05/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterMcHenry authorizes Weeks to purchase a building to house his Company, as the current public building is too small. The suggested repairs on the fortification should go forward.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Accepting the Enclosed Bills
09/28/1798 Letter, Type UndeterminedHodgdon is asked to accept the enclosed bills for $1500 and returning them by the bearer along with a check for the enclosed acceptance of $500 due immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Acceptance of resignation of Boyd Vaughn as clerk ship yard Philadelphia
02/20/1798 LetterbookAcceptance of resignation of Boyd Vaughn as clerk ship yard Philadelphia. Deliver up all books and papers.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Accept and Return Draft
09/01/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentForwards an enclosed letter and requests return receipt. Requested money as well.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Abstracts for Disbursements with Packets
08/20/1798 Document SignedWilkins sends five abstracts for disbursements of cash to various departments, including the hospital, Indian, provision, ordnance, and Quartermaster's. He asks that Steele acknowledge receipt of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Abstract of Provisions Issued Over Six Months
04/13/1798 LetterbookList by post of provisions issued between December 1, 1796 and May 31, 1797.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)- No image
Abstract of Provisions and Forage furnished a party of Capt. John F. Webbs troops of Dragoons, left under the command of Cornet Paul McDormatt at Knoxville
11/27/1798 Document SignedNotes receipt of various food items and quantities.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) 
Abstract of Payments to Deranged Officers
01/31/1798 Copy of documentList of deranged officers who have received six months pay and subsistence at the Accountant's Office agreeably to the Act of Congress of March 3rd 1797 and a list of deranged officers who not yet …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Abstract of Pay Due the Militia Called into Service for the Protection of the Frontiers 1793
06/24/1798 Copy of documentAbstract of pay due the militia called into service for the protection of the frontiers South of the Ohio by order of the Governor, William Blount in the year 1793.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Abstract for Pay Due Militia
11/21/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDue to "multiplicity of businesses" Henley resubmitted the documents so militia can be paid.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Abstract and Vouchers
11/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedFuller forwarded abstract of charges, Henley to submit in a few days vouchers to support charges made.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Absence From This Town
02/22/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSwan inquires as to whether the present circumstances of his accounts will allow him to be absent from Philadelphia for a short time without causing any undue inconvenience.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Absence from Muster Roll Explained
05/02/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSaunders explains that he missed the last muster due to very important personal business and asks to be considered as present.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Aaron Dunham copy of letter to War Department and receipt of Mr McCollum special messenger
06/22/1798 Document SignedAaron Dunham encloses copy of letter to War Department which stands as authority for incurring charges; and receipt of Mr McCollum special messenger who conveyed cash to Mrs. Pike.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A Warrant in Your Favor for $3,200
09/27/1798 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War has issued Warrant No. 3254 in Hodgdon's favor for $3,200 which is enclosed in a check on the Bank of the United States for which a receipt should be forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A Warrant for the Military Land
02/28/1798 Autograph Letter SignedA bill of sale is in the files for Captain Wylie. Hodgdon is asked to get a warrant for the military land made out to Alexander Power, the assignee of Thomas Wylie. The warrant is of no use to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A Treaty with the Oneida Nation of Indians
06/01/1798 Copy of documentA Treaty held with the Oneida nation or tribe of Indians, at their village in the State of New York on June 1st 1798.
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)
A Thousand Gunstocks and More Iron
03/17/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAmes reports that he needs a thousand gunstocks but they should be inspected prior to being shipped. He already has a number of stocks that are knotty and so shakey that they are spoiled for use. Part …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A Shortage of Vests, Knapsacks, & Canteens
10/17/1798 Autograph Letter SignedGibson complains of a shortage of vests, knapsacks, and canteens which are essential if his recruits are ordered to march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A Replacement for Mr. Bates, Etc.
07/13/1798 Letter SignedAmong other accounting and supply matters, Craig notes that the position of Assistant Quartermaster at the post at Natchez has been given to Mr. Bates who therefore will be leaving Pittsburgh soon. A …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A Present of $500 if the Business Is Settled Favorably
04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the vouchers respecting Powers' claims. He knows that Hodgdon is best acquainted with his business and for his attention and introduction to friends and members of Congress at New York, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A Marquee & Tents to the Secretary of the Navy
08/13/1798 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to the Secretary of the Navy one marquee complete, four horseman's tents, and twenty five common tents to be returned or paid for at fair value.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
