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Rations Overdrawn, Deductions From Pay
Settlement of account for contractor at New Port Rhode Island revealed Tillinghast overdrew rations not entitled to him by law. Amount overdrawn at contractor's price to be deducted from his pay by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Rations for troops in Virginia
Refers to contract for supplying troops in Virginia. It was lodged in the War Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Rations for troops in North Carolina
Dexter makes inquiry regarding actions taken under a contract to supply rations to the troops in North Carolina. Mentions fire at the war department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Rations for South Carolina & Georgia
Enclosed is a contract with Dandridge Crocker and Daniel Elam for supply of rations in South Carolina and Georgia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rations Contract for Virginia, between Samuel Dexter and Michael McKewan
Articles of Agreement between Samuel Dexter and Michael McKewan, merchant of Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, [West Virginia] to supply rations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions Respecting Captain Frye's Clothing, Etc.
Reqarding the questions about Captain Frye's clothing, Freeman declares that when Frye's company arrived at Fort Johnson he had a large quantity of clothing which Freeman assumed belonged to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions on Service of Lieutenant Davidson's Detachment
Simmons questions the legality of services rendered by Lieutenant Davidson's detachment, requested the verification by Henley. Simmons asked for the original muster and pay roll to be sent to the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Questions on Accounts of Elias B. Dayton
Dayton, Contractor for New Jersey paid considerable sums upon orders of Officers for bed sacks for soldiers in Union camps. Simmons requested guidance on the requirements and rules for billing.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Question Regarding Double Pay
Simmons cited the Act of 3rd March 1799 meant to better organize the troops with an allowance for a Captain as secretary appointed by the Inspector General Hamilton. Hamilton appointed Thomas Howe …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Question Regarding Act Pertaining to Rations for Officers
Simmons requested date when officers were not allowed double rations to govern his future decisions on accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Query regarding whether clerks may sign receipts
Miller notes that requiring certain persons to come and sign receipts is an inconvenience. He asks whether clerks may sign receipts and whether this will be considered a sufficient voucher.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Query on amount expended on Northampton Expedition
Register of Treasury Department requests to know amount expended on late expedition to Northampton County in the military department;
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Quarters for the General, Etc.
Craig is fitting out quarters for the General at Fort Fayette. The Quartermaster General is expected in a few days. Craig is happy that Philadelphia remains healthy during the advanced season.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quartermaster General Travels to Washington, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of other matters, Craig notes that the Quartermaster General is setting off to Washington City to meet with the Commander in Chief and Secretary of War and will also see Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quarterly Returns for Major Lewis, Agent to Cherokees
Encloses quarterly returns for January through March of articles issued under the name of Major Lewis, agent to the Cherokees.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Purchasing Wylie's Farm
Power is sorry that Hodgdon is unfavorable respecting the commutation but he will continue his advocacy when he visits Philadelphia. If Hodgdon wants a title to Wylie's Farm, Power can get it done at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase on My Account a Lottery Ticket
Hagner asks Hodgdon to purchase a lottery ticket for him from the Augustine Church lottery and forward it at the first safe opportunity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Supplies for Fort Independence on Castle Island near Boston, Massachusetts
Letter, directs purchase of supplies for Fort Independence on Castle Island near Boston, Massachusetts.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of Sundries for the Factory at Tellico
According to instruction, requests $3500 to purchase sundries for the Factory at Tellico.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Purchase of office supplies
Received at Philadelphia from John Wilkins Quarter Master General and Mr James Miller Agent, $4.37 for stationary delivered.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Liver Oil to Preserve Shoes in Public Stores
Letter, directs purchase of liver oil to preserve shoes in public stores.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of items for Indian annuities
Purveyor's office finds it impractical to purchase sufficient quantity of point blankets and scarlet broadcloth for Indian annuities. Suggests that these articles be procured from military stores.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Purchase of imported gun locks for muskets
Letter, discusses the purchase of imported gun locks for muskets. The locks are stamped with US and therefore unsaleable to other parties.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of Hessian Wrapper
Discusses need to purchase Hessian wrapper for storekeeper.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of hand tools, iron and artillery hats
Letter, directs purchase of hand tools, iron, and Artillery hats.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
