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Forwarding Military Stores to James Read
An engineer left two hogsheads of military stores and a chest of arms with a letter to Captain James Read of Easton, Pennsylvania. Captain Read and his men were posted to West Point, about 100 miles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)For the sake of ease and retirement
Swan relates business matters relating to his eventual retirement.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Fire at the Springfield Armory
Williams discusses the fire that occurred at the Springfield Armory, caused perhaps by a spark from the chimney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Find the Missing Check
Enclosed is a check on the Bank of the United States for $1485.92. Another check--dated October 5th in Trenton--for the same sum is missing so Hodgdon is asked to notify Miller by post if that check …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Filling the Position of Clerk to Colonel Craig
Having heard that Colonel Craig is looking for a clerk to come to Pittsbugh, King declares that he is interested in the position. Though he wishes to leave Philadelphia with his family , he is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fencing Off the Public from the Water, Etc.
Parker notes that there have been no stores received at Carlisle since his last return and not many delivered. The troops need cartridges and other articles which he will draw soon. Thomas Duncan is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expresses Concern about John Chisolm's Illegal Record-Keeping
John Chisolm was found guilty of "the basest conduct in altering his Receipts." Believes Chisolm to be "unworthy of public Confidence." Knows of no way to secure the public debt. Hopes to prosecute …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Expresses Concern about Indians Stealing Horses and War Dept. Response
Expresses concern about Indians plundering and stealing horses and causing problems for neighbors. If the Indians want horses, they should raise horses and range for them in order to instill honor for …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Expresses Concern about Cherokees Returning Stolen Horses
Expresses appreciation for Standing Turkey's advice to other chiefs of the Cherokee nation as a good example. Refers to Little Turkey's recommendation to return all stolen horses, but would rather …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Explains Reactions to Account of Captain Butler's Continuance for Treaty with Cherokees
Encloses Captain Butler's report as part of his continuance as commissioner of a treaty with the Cherokees. Raises a few questions about past reports, to which Captain Butler objects.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Explains Clothing Contracts in Preparation for Autumn
Outlines instructions to supply clothing, explaining the lateness of the season. Concerned that clothing be produced before autumn. Links clothing with recruitment. Requests communication with …
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Experiment on a Type of Medicinal Plant
Doctor Brown asks to remain in Detroit so he can continue his experiments on some plants that the Indians claim have medicinal value.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses Related to the Removal to Trenton
Accounts related to extra expenses for the removal to Trenton should conform to the following principles: married men can charge for house rent, transportation of furniture, carriage hire for their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of removing offices to Trenton
Requests the sum of money that will be necessary to cover the expenses of removing the accountant's office to Trenton due to fever in Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Expenses of Joseph Williams
McHenry authorizes the allowance of all reasonable expenses incurred by Joseph Williams, paymaster of the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts, or on journeys relative to the business of the armory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of James Willson
James Willson, a Cadet in the First Regiment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, has been ordered by Major Lewis Tousard to convey dispatches from Rhode island to the Secretary of War. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Examination of accounts and vouchers of Quartermaster John Coffin, Fort Niagara
Examination of accounts and vouchers of Quartermaster John Coffin, Fort Niagara New York.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Everything Important Regarding the Sherando Works
Brindley must go to Wilmington soon so he wants Hodgdon to commit to writing everything he wishes to communicate respecting the Sherando Works and forward them with a small bank note to meet his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimation of Tools and Utensils On Hand
Estimation of all tools and utensils on hand at the Armory in Springfield as returned by the Superintendent per his return, December 31st 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimation of the Value of Gun Barrels
Estimation of the value of gun barrels burst in proving, scrap iron, old files and turned into the public store since December 31st 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimation of the Springfield Armory Supplies
Estimation of the value of all stock on hand at the Armory in Springfield, as recorded by Superintendent of the same armory. Articles include iron, steel, charcoal, socks, musket barrels, ramrods, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of the Expenses of the War Department
As he prepares his estimate of the expenses of the War Department for the ensuing year, Lewis requires the following from Hodgdon: an estimate of Hodgdon's salary as Superintendent of Military Stores; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of Pay Due Troops of Tennessee.
Chart showing the estimates of pay, listed by Company, due the regular troops in the State of Tennesee from August 1, 1798 to December 31, 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of monies to be placed in the hands of Lieutenant James Richmond, 2nd Regiment, paymaster at Vermont
Receipt of $2211.20 to be placed in the hands of Lieutenant James Richmond, 2nd Regiment, acting paymaster to the recruiting rendezvous at Vermont.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Estimate of expenditures at New London, Virginia
Estimate of expenditures on account of United States at New London in Virginia to James Callaway for rent of sundry houses for military stores and as a clerk's office.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
