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Pay of George Drewyer, Interpreter
Pay of $100 to George Drewyer as an Indian interpreter and express at Fort Massac.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Pay of Detachment Protecting Gallipolis
D'Hebecourt acknowledges receipt of $1,993.27, being for the pay of himself and the detachment of militia under his command called into service for the protection of Gallipolis from October 11, 1794 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Captain Cusack
Certification of payment to Captain Richard Cusack of 2nd Company of Grenadiers, 1st Regiment Philadelphia Militia.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Pay Due Capt. Sparks' Company
The estimate of the pay due Capt. Richard Sparks' Company of the 3rd United States Regiment, which sum is $1860 for August through December 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay as assistant quartermaster against the insurgents
Fisher payed as assistant quarter master general on the Northampton expedition against the insurgents.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay and recruiting money for Colonel Ogden
Acknowledges receipt of estimate requesting pay and recruiting money for Colonel Ogden of the 4th Regiment.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Pay and Muster Rolls from Springfield
Williams encloses pay and muster rolls for November as well as an estimate of expenditures for December. William has sent a power of attorney to Samuel Hodgdon. The wood has been received at two …
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)Pay & Accounting Issues
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting issues with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns Stolen by Aron Brodie Who Is Now Being Carried to Prison
Ames discusses the theft of arms from the factory and their recovery in the chest of Aron Brodie along with other articles taken from the works. Brodie is be escorted to prison by an officer and will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pattern for an Eight Inch Howitzer Cartridge.
The pattern is shown for an eight-inch howitzer cartridge. The length of the cartridge should be cut the way the flannel stretches least. Elliot recommends that a paper pattern should be cut from the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passing the Galley Through the Rapids, Etc.
The master builder of the galley completed in Pittsburgh has been paid agreeable to the contract. It should be impressed on the Secretary of War the propriety of taking advantage of the current season …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ownership of Provisions at New York
Based on an investigation of the contractor's accounts for 1798, it is obvious that the provisions that remained on hand at the beginning of the present year must be public property. If the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Outlines Trade Tips with Indians; List of Items in Need by Creeks
Ben Hawkins (Indian Agent) provides detailed description to Edward Wright of how to successfully trade with the Creek Indians. Most Indians don't meet their obligations with regard to credit and debt …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Outlines Recent Postal Activity
Henley received Wilkinson's letter of May 20th on the 27th. He delayed the express rider who brought it until the Mail came so that he could send back various parcels, newspapers, and letters with …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Outlines Instructions for Indian Relations with the House of Panton and Leslie
Refers to House of Panton and Leslie, a trading establishment supplying Indians in Pensacola and efforts to collect debts and close books. Must guard against improper conduct.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Outlines Indian Affairs
Discusses Indian affairs, and the military are to be only auxiliary at this point. Need to determine how supplies will be distributed with uniformity.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Original bills should not be honored or paid.
Captain Guion discusses his paymaster's account which was complicated by the violent theft of the original bills from the express on his way from Loftus Heights. The replacement bills should be …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Orders to remain at Fort Mifflin Garrison on Mud Island
Orders to remain at Fort Mifflin Garrison on Mud Island as Quarter Master and superintendent of artificers and workmen. Describes duties upon entering upon office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders to Deliver Materials for Brigantine President Adams
Orders to deliver goods to Quartermaster General of Detroit for the outfitting of Brigantine John Adams, fitting out at Detroit.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Orders for Elijah Robinson
Elijah Robinson, who resides a few miles from Windsor, has been requested to muster and inspect Lt. Leonard's recruits at that place. The necessary rolls and instructions should be forwarded to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order to Inform Quartermaster General of Readiness of Ordered Items
McHenry instructs Harris to notify the quartermaster general in writing anytime ordered articles are ready, that arrangements for their transport can be made.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Order in Favor of Joseph Wheaton
Dayton requests payment of $10,000 in favor of Joseph Wheaton.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Order for Proof Ball and Powder
Encloses an order from the Secretary of War for the delivery of proof ball and powder, asks that the articles be forwarded to Thomas Annely at Harper's Ferry.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)One Year's Clothing for a Company
Enclosed is the bill of lading and receipt for six hogsheads and two bales containing one year's clothing for a Company of Artillery and Infantry, agreeable the enclosed invoice.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One Hundred Pair of Pistols at $20 Per Pair
Miles will make pistols like the model sent for the government for $20 per pair.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
