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Death of Washington
Major Craig laments the death of Washington in a letter to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Death Can Run Faster Than He Can, Etc.
Murray expresses his concern for Banger who ran away from death not realizing that, when commissioned to take him, death can run faster than he can. The citizens of Philadelphia seem to be flying in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)David Henley enclosed draft on Secretary of War
Simmons encloses David Henley's draft on Secretary of war for $620.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dam from Virginia to the Island on the Potomac
Colonel Buel is recommended as being better acquainted with the water than most people so he should be consulted on the projected dam to be established from Virginia to the island on the Potomac.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Critique of Simmons Regarding Capt. Vance's Pay
The appointment of Capt. Vance and the duration of his office were wholly beyond Simmons' competency. Vance was appointed by special authority and was to be considered in office until his appointment …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Credit for fortification of Mud Island
Admits $3,075 to the credit of Francis Mentges for articles purchased by him for the use of fortifications on Mud Island on the Delaware River.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Craig's Armorer's Accounts
Major Craig complains to Samuel Hodgdon regarding the quartermaster general's rejection of his armorers' accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cover Letter, Request for Goods
Cover letter forwrding a letter from Colonel Benjkamin Hawkins. Also mentions that the Indians at the Fort Wilkinson trading post are most in need of powder, flints, and blankets.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Correspondence with the War Department Agent in New York
Writes that he is in want of the articles of war"and other supplies including axes, bowls, camp kettles, tents, stationary, and wagons. Complains that the Secretary of War is underpaying him. …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Correspondence Concerning the Purchase of Cockades
Copy by Taylor of a circular sent to him by General Hamilton regarding the lack of cockades and loops on hats sent for recruits. Hamilton authorizes the recipients of the circular to acquire cockades …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Correction of irregularities in accounts
Miller apologizes for irregularities in accounts, submitted them at the request of General Wilkins. Also asks that his separate accounts be examined soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)COPY: Unauthorized Military Actions
E. Telfair, governor of Georgia, used militia troops and materials for unauthorized offensive expedition into Creek Country on the pretext that he was protecting Georgia's frontier.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesCopy of the Requisition
Hodgdon should send a copy of the requisition for quartermaster's stores that Wilkins made to the Secretary of War after his arrival in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of the Register for the Ship "Nancy"
The purpose of the enclosed letter from Mr. Saunders to the Collector of the port of Philadelphia is to obtain a copy of the register of the ship "Nancy," Captain Burton, Master. Saunders has agreed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of public books for month of October and a reference to Indian claims
Henley encloses copy of public books for month of October. Major Lewis, agent to Cherokees was at Knoxville to settle Indian claims, and those of the white people against the Indians. This has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of letter from Secretary of War to John Wilkins Jr. regarding expenses of Captain Edward Butler
Agreeable to McHenry's direction, Wilkins reports that he examined vouchers and has an explanation from Captain Butler. Appears they were traveling expenses including subsistence and forage for horse, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of letter from Secretary of War to John Wilkins Jr. regarding expenses of Captain Edward Butler
McHenry encloses abstract of personal expenses of Captain Edward Butler, who while discharging duty as Quarter Master General by order of Major General Anthoony Wayne. Asks Wilkins to obtain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of Invoice of clothing forwarded to Winchester Virginia
Invoice of clothing forwarded to Col Parker, Commander of the 8th Infantry Regiment. Attached document indicates a copy of invoice enclosed in a letter to Major General Hamilton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of entries for month of August 1799
Henley encloses a copy of entries for month of August 1798 with explanations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of contract with James Baker for supplying rations in Maryland
Articles of agreement between James McHenry for Department of War and James Baker, Baltimore for supply of rations for troops in Maryland.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of contract made with Jeremiah Buck for supplying the troops of the US with rations in the counties of Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and Cape May New Jersey
Copy of contract made between Jeremiah Buck of Bridgetown New Jersey and Jonathan Rhea of Trenton New Jersey, on behalf of Secretary of War for supplying the troops of the United States with rations …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of contract entered into with Salter and Lane for furnishing iron cannon
Articles of Agreement between James McHenry, Secretary of War, and William Lane and William Salter for the delivery of 24 pounder, 18 pounder, 12 pounder, 9 pounder, and 13 inch mortars. Details the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of Classes
Before the enclosed was sealed, Mackey forgot to ask Hodgdon for a copy of his classes in the Military and Quartermaster's departments. He needs a copy to adjust his accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of a contract with John S. Boss to furnish rations to the troops in the state of Rhode Island
Copy of a contract between James McHenry Secretary of War, and John S. Boss to furnish rations to the troops and officers stationed, recruited or marching through New Port, Brinter's Point, Goat …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
