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Request for Approval of Payment
Colonel Francis Mentges charged compensation as inspector of troops. Previously his account was paid by appointment from the War Department, Simmons requested McHenry's approval for future pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Ammunition & Cannon Implements for Proving Cannon at Foxall's Furnaces
Directs issue of powder, cartridges, and cannon implements to Maj. Lewis Tousard, for use in proving a cannon at Foxall's Furnace.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Affirmation of Payment Sum of Clerks at Office
List of clerks from War Office. Robert Ellis, John Brown, Benjamin Betterton, John Abbott, Johnathan Halsted, John Watson, Jeremiah Condy, James Eakin, James Hodnett. Simmons noted skills of clerks …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Additional Information on Accounts
Simmons requested additional information on the accounts of Dayton in order to pass information to the credit of Smiths account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Additional Account Information
Simmons repeatedly requested account balance information from Mr. Betterton, clerk at Office, but he can not offer information on accounts due to the previously settled accounts with Treasury. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Account Information or Refund
Blackburn was issued monies to pay troops at Fort Norfolk. Simmons requested accounts of money issued to the troops and any remaining sum or Blackburn must refund the United States the sum issued to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Account Information or Refund
Simmons requested accounts of Robert Ball, Contractor in North Carolina since they were never submitted by McRee. Ball's draft for $1,000.00 from Secretary of War was pay a few days since. The …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Account Information
Simmons explained rules of account submission for all contractors and demanded O'Hara submit his accounts for examination immediately because he had not done so and was delinquent of Simmons' previous …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Account Information
Mr. Bailey and Mr. Clarke presented at the Office accounts of rations and quarter masters supplies for troops under command of Capt. Bird. Hagner requested an abstract of officers and bills of parcel …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Account Information
Messr. Lane and Satter charged on the books with 11,000 advanced for the manufacture and delivery of an iron cannon. Simmons hoped to close the account and requested vouchers, if vouchers couldn't be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Account Information
Goodhue received a warrant for the payment of men at Salem for their work on fortifications. Simmons never received any account information regarding the payment and requested Goodhue transmit an …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Reports Questions about Lieutenant Davidson's Claims
Seeks to understand the facts of Lieutenant Davidson's claims. Received report from William Blount. Information proves that Mr. Allison was paid. Refers to records of Mr. Howell, late paymaster. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Mortgage of Wilson & Potts Furnaces
Encloses letter from R. Milligan stating that 3/8th of the furnaces belonging to Wilson and Potts were mortgaged to him.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReports Local Costs for Powder, with Shipment
Provides an estimate on the price of powder at Philadelphia and Baltimore, and cost of hauling to Pittsburg.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Reports Leaking Ship with Saltpetre at Norfolk
Reports ship with saltpetre is leaking at Norfolk. Suggests they return to Baltimore where it can be ground into powder, then sent to Georgetown. Requests speedy instructions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReports Indian Affairs; Tribute to Washington
Reports that late account of Creeks killing 2 Chickasaws is false. Seve Collbert half-breed, has come to purchase a boat in preparation to settle at Bear Creek. According to instructions, plans to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Delivery of Clothing for 3rd & 4th Regiments
Encloses letter to James Miller, agent to the Quartermaster General. Reports that the clothing is in excellent order.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Delivery and Shipment of Order of Clothing for Troops
Announces arrival of five wagons from Philadelphia with clothing for the troops. Lightened the load, then sent the wagons to South West Point.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Being Detained for Washington's Funeral; January Returns
Reports desire to attend George Washington's funeral solemnities by orders of Major General Pinckney. Expresses concern about six teams loaded with public accounts with the deep snow. Encloses returns …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Activity of David Fero upon His Arrest
Received letter for David Fero in July, but he was not in the area until December. Fero reported giving up all books, papers, and public properties to the proper officer when he was arrested. Fero had …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Jul 1799-Mar 1800. (RG98)Report to Secretary of War
Simmons recounted the abuses of Officers in regards to rations and charges made to the United States. Simmons noted in particular Andrew White and enclosed vouchers that showed the overcharges.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Report on William Milton and other Militia of Georgia.
Summary of events leading up the the unauthorized calling up of militia in Georgia to defend the frontier from the Creek and Cherokee Indians. Included details of petition for protection submitted to …
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesReport on the National Armory
McHenry transmits a report of the expenses of the National Armory at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Report on the Claim of Seth Harding
The report from the Secretary of War and the Comptroller and Secretary of the Treasury on the claim of Seth Harding in pursuance of the "Act for the relief of the Refugees from the British provinces …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Report on the Claim of Seth Harding
Enclosed is the report from the Secretary of War and the Comptroller and Secretary of the Treasury on the claim of Seth Harding in pursuance of the "Act for the relief of the Refugees from the British …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
