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Enclosed Accounts of John Chishum, [Chisholm] Returned, copies of receipts included
Henley returned accounts of Chisholm to support charges against United States for expenses in Indian country. Transportation of several Indian tribes to Philadelphia to visit President and to …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)Employment of Master George
Marcellin is pleased that Hodgdon has arrived safely but is not surprised that he complained about the wagon. He thanks Hodgdon for mentioning Master George to the Secretary of the Navy. The frigate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Employment in the Military Stores
Asks the Superintendent of Military Stores if there is any employment available; mentions that he had not heard a response on the subject from Mr. Nicholson.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Employment in Cutting Musket Stocks
John Sutton has been employed in cutting musket stocks and Wolbert contends that it would be an act of charity to continue to employ him. He is a discerning and industrious man and has a large family. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Employing an Assistant Inspector of Arms
Nicholson is empowered to employ someone to assist in inspecting muskets, stocks, musket barrels, locks, bayonets, and ramrods at the public works in Philadelphia. He will paid at the rate of one …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Embezzlement and Responsibility in Failure to Deliver Contracted Powder
Wheelen discussed charges of embezzlement and his "unique situation" as contractor. Also described his responsibilities in failure to deliver powder.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Elias Langham is a Most Violent Democrat, Etc.
Mackey discusses many matters but focuses on Elias Langham whom he desribes as a "violent Democrat" and charges that Langham had distributed several public muskets to the democratic cause.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Election of James Ross is Rather Doubtful, Etc.
In addition to speculating on the possible election of James Ross, Craig observes that Dan Fisher arrived with the clothing for Fort Wayne. He also delivered a barrel of sugar and was paid for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Either I Cannot Read or I Cannot Write, Etc.
Morris observes that if the storekeeper is correct respecting the accuracy of the duplicate invoice, then either Morris cannot read or he cannot write and the truth is that he can do both. But since …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Efforts to Deal with Cherokees and Horse Thievery
Refers to the many serious complications in Cumberland with the Cherokees stealing horses. Sent Zackfield Maclin to the Cherokees and to the Creeks to collect stolen horses, who was unsuccessful in …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Effort to Settle Accounts, Estimate Pay Due Military under Col. Butler
Encloses copies of books for Jan-March, with the intent to close account. Forwards pay estimates.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Drum Heads and White Woolen Overalls
Only one set of drum heads has been delivered to Colonel Moore on his order. There are no more than eighty pairs of white woolen overalls in the store though there are plenty of cotton overalls.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drum Heads and Other Supplies for the 10th Regiment
Orders drum heads and tents be sent to the quartermaster of the 10th Regiment.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Drawing Money for Bills and Yellow Fever in Philadelphia
Swan has not disposed of the $4,000 and cannot provide Hodgdon with a draft. In the final paragraph, Swan is referring to yellow fever, raging in Philadelphia. When as the rest of the department …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Drawing a Salary Either Quarterly or Half-Yearly
McHenry informs Hooker that he can draw his salary either quarterly or half-yearly, whichever suits him best.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirDoctors Kill More Than They Save, Etc.
Amidst a rambling discussion of sundry topics, General Murray observes that if a practicing physician told the truth, he would admit that doctors in general kill more than they save.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Distribution of Hospital Stores
Major Craig discusses the distribution of hospital stores on the Mississippi with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dispute over stores payment, accounts, and rations
Dispute over payment for stores, accounts, and rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Disposition of Two Regiments of Artillerists & Engineers
Explains the disposition of two regiments of Artillerists and Engineers. Of the First Regiment, the battalion commanded by Major Rivardi is assigned to the western Army; another battalion commanded by …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Discussion of New Supply System for the Army, and Review of the Current System
Discusses a new system of military supply for the armies of the United States, proposed in a previous letter by Alexander Hamilton. Notes problems with the existing system, but acknowledges it must …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Discussion of Arsenals
Reports poor health; cannot attend meeting. Provides opinion on 4th arsenal and outlines where he believes the arsenals should be located. Comments on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry. Discusses arsenals …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDiscrepancy of 132 Shirts in the Invoice
Morris complains that since he has no place to store clothing, he has not been able to compare it to the invoice until the present time. He finds a difference of 132 shirts--100 private's shirts and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Direction to settle and pay accounts for office furniture
McHenry requests that Quarter Master General settle and pay accounts of chairs, desks, tables, stools, carpets furnished for office of Caleb Swan, paymaster general.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Direction to purchase iron for manufacture of muskets at Springfield Armory
Mr. Francis has been directed to purchase and deposit to Harris 1500 weight of best iron for upper barrels for muskets to be rolled for the use of the armory at Springfield. Deliver to Samuel Hodgdon.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
