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Seal for War Department
This letter informs Whelen that the Department Seal has been received. Whelen is also directed to complete the commissions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Scarcity of Cash in Circulation, Etc.
Major Craig notes the slow down in operations to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig mentions that stores have not been arriving lately and merchants are complaining of scarcity of cash in circulation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Scale of Transportation for Officers to Remote Posts
Tabulation of expenses required to transport officers' private stores to remote military posts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Salaries of Clerks to Secretaries
The salaries of Chief Clerks to department Secretaries should be higher than those of any branch of a department. The nature of their business and the confidence in them justifies their higher …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Safe Arrival of Post Notes
$2000 and $700, both in post notes, on account of the Armory have safely arrived.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Saddler at Williamsport
Bill for saddle work done in Williamsport for General Wilkinson.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Sacrifice of Individual Feelings, Etc.
Williams has heard that false suggestions have been made that his conduct respecting the coal business was actuated by personal considerations rather than regard for the public interest. He hopes that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rumored Departure of Williams Simmons, Etc.
Major Craig requests the procurement of glazier's diamonds and relays the rumored departure of William Simmons from the War Department. Temperature is 91 degrees Fahrenheit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rules Regarding the Settlement of Accounts
Simmons cannot render or examine accounts of Miller per his request. Accounts Miller alluded to in previous letter to be settled and adjusted as authorized by laws of War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Rules Regarding Payment of Women
Simmons assured Williams that it was proper for husbands to sign for their wives' paychecks for services performed at the armoury. Proper documentation must accompany the payment.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Rules Regarding Double Rations
After examination of accounts submitted by Swan, Simmons noted that double rations are only allowed to officers commanding separate posts. In the case of Brig. Gen. Wilkerson, when he ceased to be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Rules Regarding Compensation of Officers
Secretary of War passed along letter and accounts of Bruff to Simmons. Simmons gave detailed description of the 2nd Article of the Regulations Respecting Extra Allowances to Officers. Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Rules on Double Rations
Enclosed letter addressed Secretary of War's opinion on uniform rules in allowing double rations and what to do when the request for double rations is questionable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Room Hire and Fuel
Simmons did not take into account Henry's position as commandant when calculating quantum for room hire. Therefore sum owed to Henry which he would receive from Dexter, supervisor at Providence. No …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)River Is Closed with Ice
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the river is closed with ice and all western shipments of stores are halted. He discusses accounts of Captain Vance and Mr. Clark.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ripley's Salary Not Included, Etc.
The accounts of salary have been received and reexamined. No further sum than that allowed by appropriations has been made. The salary of Ripley is not included in either of the accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rifles for Indian Annuities
Order from Samuel Hodgdon of 5 Rifles for Indian Annuities
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Revolutions in the Departments of Government, Etc.
Freeman discusses how to handle returns involving soldiers found unfit for service and how to find suitable housing for him and his family in the new city of Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns of Quarter Master's Stores issued in the month of January at the Post of Southwest Points Tennessee
Returns of Quartermaster stores for month of January 1800 from the War Department of Tennessee, specifically at Southwest Point. This includes receipt of a horse for the use of an agent for the Indian …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns of Arms & Accoutrements and Camp Equipage & Utensils
This General Order states that all returns should be made to the Deputy Quartermaster General that are related to arms and accoutrements and camp equipage and utensils required by the twelve …
Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)Returns and Receipts of David Offley
Returns of stores and receipts signed off on by David Offley between March 1799 and January 1800. Includes a newspaper clipping about goods stolen from public stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returned Receipts, with Explanation
Accounts with vouchers for expenses related to pursuing deserters returned to Harris. Settlement to be made by the Paymaster General of Harris' specific regiment.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Returned Draft
Simmons submitted draft written by Dayton but was refused. It was deemed more appropriate for Dayton to report charges and receive credit through his accounts. Therefore draft was returned to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Returned Copies of Receipts
Simmons noted that accounts of Lieutenant Colonel Strong and Major Buell showed the officers received double rations. Accounts returned for North's government.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Returned Accounts with Explanation
Accounts on recruiting and expenses returned to Stoddard to be submitted to the Paymaster General of his specific regiment.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
