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Estimate of expenditures at New London, Virginia
11/01/1799 Document SignedHolt sends Simmons estimate of expenses, amounting to $184, to be paid to Samuel Hodgdon.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Estimate for the Ensuing Year
10/07/1799 Autograph Letter SignedIn order for McHenry to complete his estimate for the ensuing year he requires Simmons to furnish him with an estimate of the number of clerks needed in his office and their salaries, including …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Estimate by Thomas Holt of rents due to James Callaway
05/22/1799 Document SignedHolt forwards an estimate of rents due to James Callaway until the 30th of May, 1799 amounting to $185 to be paid to Mr Hodgdon.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Estimate by Thomas Holt of rents due to James Callaway
05/22/1799 Document SignedFrom New London, Holt forwards estimate of rents due James Callaway until end of May, amounting to $180, which please pay to Mr. Hodgdon as usual.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Establishing an Office for Registering Aliens
12/16/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCondy argues that Clerks of the District Court are not qualified to enforce the rules of naturalization of aliens so a special office should be established for that purpose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Escaping the Fever in Philadelphia
08/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWar Department offices are relocating temporarily to Trenton due to the yellow fever in Philadelphia. The Quartermaster General has instructions for transportation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Error in Balancing Accounts of Quartermaster Generals
1799 Autograph LetterHodgdon admits to having erred in declaring that all bills drawn on the deputies of John O'Hara, Quartermaster General of the Army, are chargeable to O'Hara prior to his resignation and after his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Ensuring that Full Justice Is Done to the Public, Etc.
10/18/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAmidst a lengthy discussion of the stores and arms at West Point, Fleming assures Hodgdon that he has done all in his power to minutely examine the military and quartermaster's stores that the various …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Ensign Moffett's claim settled
05/16/1799 LetterbookSimmons informs Spencer that Robert Moffett's claim was settled.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Engaging Additional Stores
11/22/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Harris engaged the additional stores from Mr. West and will inform Hodgdon how much he is charging for rent. Miller engaged one from Thomas Allison to store the goods for six months at a rate of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Encloses Voucher Accounts for Calvin Morgan
10/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses account of vouchers for Lieut. Calvin Morgan. Requests that account be filed.
Letters Received by the Office of the Paymaster General, 1799-1912. (RG99)
Encloses Public Records; Reports Efforts with Major Lewis to Settle Indian Claims
11/20/1799 LetterbookEncloses copy of public books. Reports visit with Major Lewis, Cherokee agent, to settle Indian claims.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Encloses Orders for Western Army and Indian Affairs
06/30/1799 Letterbook CopyEncloses orders to Western Army with instructions from General Hamilton on Indian affairs. Requests attention to the House of Panton and Leslie.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)
Encloses Order for Shot for Navy
10/21/1799 LetterbookEncloses order for Navy agents at New York for shot.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Encloses Order for Powder for Navy in New York
10/24/1799 LetterbookEncloses order for 9 tons of powder to be delivered to the Navy agents at New York.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Encloses Letter from General Hamilton
07/20/1799 Letterbook CopyEncloses letter from General Hamilton.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)
Enclosed sundry returns from General Hamilton
08/13/1799 LetterbookEncloses sundry returns sent by General Hamilton; requests that William Simmons at the Treasury Department be forwarded the returns intended for him.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)- No image
Enclosed Returns for Detroit
11/04/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses the returns for Detroit for the month of October.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) 
Enclosed return of coats and vests supplied
12/06/1799 LetterbookEncloses a return of the coats and vests to which he has supplied; mentions that there are about three hundred artillery coats on hand.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Enclosed Return
12/10/1799 Letter SignedDiscusses yearly allowance of stationary for regiments.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Enclosed Receipts for Armory Accounts
11/29/1799 DocumentWilliams encloses receipts for the accounts of the armory. He asks that the money be forwarded as post notes or U.S. bills. Copies of the receipts are on the same page as the note.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)
Enclosed Receipt for Shot, Account with McLean
05/24/1799 LetterbookEncloses receipts for shot; also mentions that he has seen Mr. McLean.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)- No image
Enclosed letter from Major Jackson
11/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses a letter from Major Daniel Jackson of the Artillery at Newport, with a return of clothing by order from New London. Says that he can supply the coats.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) 
Enclosed draft on James Miller
04/15/1799 LetterbookEncloses a draft on James Miller - Deputy Quartermaster General - requesting that he please present it for acceptance.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Enclosed Contract with Byers
11/25/1799 LetterWilliams encloses a contract with James Byers for rations for the armorers at Springfield.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)
