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Requests Payment for Captain Edward Butler for Amos Birch, Cherokee Boundary
08/24/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Captain Edward Butler for Amos Bird to pay commissioners for running the Cherokee line based on the Treaty of Tellico.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Payment for Alexander Simrall for use of Quartermasters Department
10/09/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Alexander Simrall for the Quartermaster's department.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Order for Muskets & Bayonets for Frigate Congress
12/03/1799 LetterbookEncloses information about loan of muskets. Requests order for bayonets and muskets for frigate Congress, ordered on voyage to Batavia.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Order for Gun Powder
06/01/1799 LetterbookCommittee at Boston has requested a frigate, and they will supply gun powder from the public store. Requests gun powder be delivered from Springfield to Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Money to Pay Patrick Campbell for the Treaty at Tellico
05/15/1799 LetterbookRequests money to pay Patrick Campbell for contractor James O'Hara with the treaty at Tellico.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money to Pay James & William Pack according to the Treaty at Tallico
05/15/1799 LetterbookRequests money to pay James and William Pack.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money to Pay for the Treaty of Tellico
05/13/1799 LetterbookRequests money to be able to pay the balance of James O'Hara's account for the Treaty at Tellico.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money to Pay Anthony Foster for Recruitment
05/15/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Anthony Foster for recruitment.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Thomas Humes for Recruiting 4th US Regiment
06/04/1799 LetterbookHenley paid Humes $500 for money appropriated for the recruiting service.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Samuel Mitchell, Choctaw Agents, for Indian Department Expenses
05/22/1799 LetterbookRequests payment to Samuel Mitchell, agent of the Choctaws.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Samuel C. Hale, under Colonel Butler
06/20/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Samuel C. Hale, working for the army under Colonel Butler. Reports species rate as per Lieutenant Chandler, paymaster.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Major Daniel Bradley to Pay Troops
08/21/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Major Daniel Bradley for payment of troops under Lieutenant Colonel Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Josiah Nichol for Recruitment
08/20/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Josiah Nichol for recruiting.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for John W. Hooker to Supply Commissioners according to Treaty
06/06/1799 LetterbookRequests Money for John W. Hooker to Supply Commissioners according to Treaty held at Tellico Tennessee on 25 June to 1 October 1798.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for James William Park for Cherokee Boundary Line, per Treaty of Tellico
08/20/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for James and William Park as money appropriated to pay the commissioner of running the Cherokee boundary line based on the Treaty of Tellico.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for George Drager, Having Lost His Horse
06/02/1799 LetterbookGeorge Druger's horse was sick so he had to hire another, for which Henley advanced him a total of $110. Receipts enclosed.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Cochran and Thursby
05/22/1799 LetterbookRequests payment to Cochran & Thursby for remittance of Thomas Hickman.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Arthur Crozier, under Colonel Butler
06/25/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Arthur Crozier to pay the regular troops under Lieut. Col. Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Instructions to Resolve Conflict between Government and Merchants for Ships
01/29/1799 LetterbookReports two difficulties on statement for the ship Ganges: the difficulty of pleasing the government and merchants, and who should provide the public stores. Requests agreement and instructions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Hand Delivery of Letter to David Fero
07/05/1799 Letterbook CopyRequests delivery in his own hands of enclosed letter to Lieutenant David Fero, formerly Ensign in Third Regiment of Infantry.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)
Requests Guard for French Prisoners to Frederick Town
09/18/1799 LetterbookAnnounces arrival of Montezuma in Baltimore with 50 French prisoners. Requests guard to accompany prisoners to Frederick Town, Maryland and possibly, if General Bailey deems necessary, to remain there …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests for Issue of Assorted Military Supplies to 10th Regiment
06/10/1799 Document SignedDirects suits of clothing for privates, sergeants, and musicians be delivered to Lieutenant John Sharp.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Requests for Issue of Assorted Military Supplies to 10th Regiment
06/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedTwo documents, regarding the same regiment and dated the same day. The first directs issue of arms & accoutrements, tents, musical instruments, and equipment for use by the 10th Regiment. The second …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Requests Direction for Indian Affairs, Stolen Horses
06/26/1799 LetterbookThe Indians have sent 18 horses in response to previous requests after issues with theft. Requests advice about how to proceed. The usual practice is a public sale, but requests permission and …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Clothing for Troops
12/11/1799 LetterbookRepresents case of officers over unhappy troops due to clothing. Requests clothing be sent to their relief. Captain Rickards's recruits need clothing, and Captain Taylor complains of clothing for …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
