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Regulations Respecting Extra Allowances for Officers
This is an explanation of the regulations regarding extra allowances for officers who have been detached on duties that oblige them to incur expenses on the road or at places where there are no …
Orderly Book for the Company of Capt. John Steele, May-Oct 1799. (RG98)Regulation Regarding Memoranda Which Concern Military Stores
Directs Harris to submit regular memoranda specifying receipt of items, and notifying "Mr. Billington" when items are ready for shipping.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Wolcott request for musket stocks
Harris directed to put 1000 gun stocks on board Captain Dunn on 28 October. Mr. Nicholson will attend to delivery.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding the Selling of Gun-Making Materials to a Contractor
Notifies Harris that Robert McCormick has requested to purchase gun-making materials from the military stores, due to a lack of water [power?] at his own production facility. Directs Harris to sell …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding request for report on what may be done with several papers received from Comptroller of Treasury
Transmits letter from John Steele, comptroller of Treasury Department with several papers referred to and requests that Simmons report what may be done on the subject.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding payment to Ensign Robert Moffett
Simmons authorizes Kilty to make payment to Ensign Robert Moffett, of 33d Regiment of Militia in Maryland, for expenses in pursuing deserters while on the march to suppress an insurrection in the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding Ensign Moffett payment
Simmons informs Moffett to expect payment from John Kilty.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding Confusion Surrounding Military Stores Sent to Savannah in 1793
Refers to enclosed account of military stores sent to Savannah in 1793, describes some confusion which occurred over delivery.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Caleb Swan and instructions for the payment of troops
Refers to Caleb Swan Paymaster of troops letter. Says that the accountant of the War Department was long since furnished with with copies of instructions and forms forwarded to the paymaster of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Refers to Recent Cherokee Activities at Tellico and Accounts
Reports return from visit to Tellico, where he found Cherokee accounts to be favorable. The number of assembled Cherokees was great, and he expects higher numbers to assemble. Major Lewis continues to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Letters about Natchez, Chickasaw; Reports Cherokee Affairs
Refers to letters received concerning Indian affairs in local area. Reports problems with the Cherokees stealing horses. Henley wrote to the Cherokees in warm, anxious, friendly terms, hoping that the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Injury and Pension of Pat Fouber
Reports that rearer Pat Fouber received half his pension prior to enlisting with the Marines aboard the frigate United States after breaking his arm on board and before being put on the pension list.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRefers to Claim for Pay as Adjutant for Mustering Troops
The accountant has not approved Sedgwick's accounts because he says there is no proof that Sedgwick was ever mustered as Adjutant. Sedgwick says that if the Accountant will consult the monthly returns …
Letters Received by the Office of the Paymaster General, 1799-1912. (RG99)Reference to order of Secretary War to David Henley to deliver rifle to Bloody Fellow
Certification to John Chisholm authorizing delivery of rifle by order of Secretary of War for $35.00. Stephen Hollis and Samuel Riley certify they saw David Henley deliver rifle to Bloody Fellow.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reduction of Rate for Rations
Despite the reduction of the rates authorized by Congress for the purchase of rations, Mr. William Colfax, the contractor for supplying the troops at Fort Jay and West Point, has continued to charge …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruiting party in Vermont
Discusses establishment of recruiting party in Vermont for the four old infantry regiments. Describes pay, manning, supply, contractors.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Records of John Wilkins, Quarter Master General.
Account for payments to various individuals for furniture.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommends Mr. McGhee as Supplier
Forwards proposal recommending Mr. Mc Ghee as supplier for the districts in Tennessee. Recommends McGhee as a man of character and industry.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Recommendation of William Adams
William Adams is a gun stock maker who has arrived from Ireland and has been employed for six months as a carpenter. Since he appears to be a very industrious and deserving young man. Williams …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of Ezekial King
Ellis and Betterton certify that they have known Ezekial King for many years and consider him fully qualifed to fill the vacancy in Major Craig's office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation for lieutenant of the Marines
States that this letter will be handed to him by John Coates (?), former resident of Antigua, and resident of New York for the last seven years. He served in a Navy Yard in London and now desired to …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Received of Secretary of War, by draft from Treasurer of United States contract for cannon to be manufactured at Hope Furnace
Rufus and Sylvanus Hopkins received draft for $6000 from Treasurer of United States on account of contract for cannon for the United States to be manufactured at the Hope Furnace.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Received Articles of Clothing
Irvine acknowledges receipt by Henry Irvin of the articles of clothing agreeable to the invoice and in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipts of Frederick Razz for Use of Teams
For use of three teams to bring two tumbrils and one traveling forge with its contents from Reading to Philadelphia, agreeable to contract with Lieutenant House. Payment received November 7 of Samuel …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
