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Powder Purchased at New York
This is a statement of powder purchased at New York and received by Colonel Stevens and delivered to the following; James Watson, Captain Littlefield, Philadelphia, Natchez, and Colonel Smith of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder for use of garrison
Request to send powder to a Captain commanding a garrison.
Record of Disbursements by the Commissary General of Military Stores Department and Supply Orders of the Superintendent of Military Stores, Oct 2,Powder for Colonel Tousard
Colonel Tousard, Inspector of Artillery, must be furnished with the quantities of powder he will need to prove a number of cannon manufactured by Lane and Salter and others under contract with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Post Notes May Have Been Stolen
The two thousand dollars, sent in four post notes of five hundred dollars each, should have come to hand if they were routed through Boston. Williams is apprensive that they may have been stolen and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Portland Volunteers
The Secretary at War informs Mr. Boyd that the renewal of the association of Portland Volunteers is approved. Therefore, commissions for the Volunteers are to be extended two years from the date of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Poor Quality of Saltpeter in Military Stores
Upon discovery of poor quality of saltpeter in military stores, suggests its disposal.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Poor Performance of the Postal Department, Etc.
Major Craig thanks Samuel Hodgdon for administering to his land warrant. Craig also reports the poor performance of the postal department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Political Views and Accounting Matters
Major Craig expresses political views to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions accounting matters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Petition for Compensation of Dragoons
Petition of the officers of the troop of militia dragoons, formerly under the command of Captain Jonas Fausche, to receive compensation for the services of themselves and their men.
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Pestilence that Has Ravaged Philadelphia, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of a number of matters, Sargent warns Hodgdon that in the summer he should be in the country, rather than stay in the city. Sargent addresses business matters which Hodgdon is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pension of Samuel Hunter
Certification that Samuel Hunter's pension papers were submitted to the Secretary of War. Hunter was a private in the 1st South Carolina Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Payroll and Muster roll of Mounted Infantry under Command of Cornet George L Davidson
Simmons has examined his records and finds no evidence of payment made for the service of Lieutenant Davidson's detachment. Asks for the original muster and payroll be sent.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payments Made by Henley, 1800
Abstract of payments made by David Henley, Agent of the Department of War, on account of the Army Department from 1st of January to the 31st day of December 1800. [Given the date of this document, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to William Moffett for Specie for Pay of Troops in Tennessee
Henley makes payment of $1000 to William Moffett to be appropriated for paying regular troops under Lieutenant Colonel Butler, commanding in Tennessee.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to William Craft
Crocker, a contractor, paid $700 to William Craft.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to Thomas Lee, Fort Wilkinson
Gaither paid $1235.35 to Thomas L. Lee, the amount of the accounts listed showing cash advances to officers.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to Thomas Hume for contracts in Indian Department
Henley makes payment of $500 to Thomas Hume, to be appropriated to paying contracts in the Indian Department.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to Samuel Meeker for supplies to United States troops in New Jersey
Dayton asks that $5000 be paid Samuel Meeker on account of Dayton's contract for supplies to United States troops in New Jersey.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to Major Daniel Bradley
Encloses statement of balance due Major Daniel Bradley.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment to Lieutenant Tharp of Cavalry and his men
Dexter authorizes the paymaster general to settle accounts of Lieutenant Tharp, Sergeant James Johnston, trumpeter Morgan Eddy, Private William Swift and Private Dennis McBee.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Payment to Joseph McKean for payment of regular troops under Lieutenant Colonel Butler, Tennessee
Henley makes payment of $5531.21 to be appropriated for payment of regular troops under Lieutenant Colonel Butler in Tennessee.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to Joseph Habersham for Contingent and Incidental Government Expenses
Henley requests payment of $125.39 to John Crozier, postmaster at Knoxville, to be appropriated to the contingent and incidental expenses of government.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to John Wallace
Taylor paid John Wallace $1800 for value received as superintendent of the works erecting at Beacon Island.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to John McLeod, Averysborough, North Carolina
Wilson makes payment of $532.50 to John McLeod.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to John Foncin
John Foncin, engineer, will be paid by Jonathan Jackson, supervisor Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
