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Mistake of One Thousand Dollars, Etc.
$1000 in post notes on account of the Armory have been received direct from the southward. Williams admits that Hodgdon's identification of a $1000 mistake is accurate. An error of such magnitude …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mistake by Pay Master General
Ellery alluded to mistake made by Pay Master General on accounts for Quarter Master's Stores. Account examined by General Hamilton. Simmons attempted to ascertain the specific accounts, mentioning …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Military Stores to Fort Independence, Etc.
Williams has received the order to forward the military stores to Fort Independence at Boston which will be attended to. The sheet lead is not on hand. The lead he has on hand is in barns throughtout …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores On Hand & Delivered at Carlisle
Chart showing military stores on hand and delivered since 1st of June 1798 to January 1800 at Carlisle. Included are blunderbusses, tomahawks, and pikes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores Hospital Supplies
Return of medicine wanted for the hospital at Fort Mifflin. Postscript by William MacRae indicates doctors' approval. Postscript by Samuel Hodgdon indicates that the Secretary of War approves.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)Military Land Lottery
Major Craig discusses the military land lottery with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military bounty lands
Due to the loss of War Department records in a fire, Dexter informs Jackson that he cannot confirm the entitlement or issuance of bounty lands.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Merchandise, Sale of Goods
Enclosed copy of invoice from J. Clay, goods arrived for Creeks, request for approval of sale of merchandise.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Merchandise Arrived
Notification that merchandise listed on enclosed invoice arrived, excepting kegs of powder. Request to dispose of Negro woman and her children. Account information on Colonel Hawkins.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Memorial of John Torrey, Canadian Refugee
Torrey is a native of Boston who was in St. John's and Montreal. Recounts his service to the American troops after they captured St. Johns. Requests compensation for money spent and disbursed on …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Memorandum Listing Purchases at the Military Store
Memorandum of Order for articles received from Samuel Hodgdon.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Memo re the Purchase of a Horse.
Swan says he informed General Wilkins in Philadelphia. Left the horse and General Wilkins said he would inquire upon his return from Pittsburg, which as in August 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Medicines Wanted for the Troops in Charleston
A list of medicines wanted for the troops of Charleston Harbor, South Carolina calculated for the expenditures of one year, in addition to what is on hand. Dalcho is a physician stationed at Fort …
Supply Orders Received by the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May 20, 1800-Dec 29, 1810. (RG92)Medicine, Medical Supplies to Detachment at Winchester, Virginia
Letter, discusses medicine and medical supplies. Sent an assortment of medicine to Major Cass detachment at Winchester Virginia. The apothecary will not like methods of making returns. Will need more …
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Medicine for the Troops at Charleston
A list of medicines wanted for the troops of Charleston Harbor, South Carolina calculated for the expenditures of one year, in addition to what is on hand.
Supply Orders Received by the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May 20, 1800-Dec 29, 1810. (RG92)Medicine at Harper's Ferry
Need for medicines and medical supplies at Harpers Ferry; mentions resignation of McHenry and dismissal of Pickering.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Materials for Manufacturing Charleville Muskets
Enclosed is the statement of Jacob Dukert's account of materials received from Tench Francis, the late purveyor, for the purpose of manufacturing Charleville Muskets for the United States. The balance …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Constant Freeman's claims
This letter requests a copy of Major Freeman's "claim as a refugee from Canada under the act of 7th April 1798." Major Freeman's original claim was destroyed in the fire that consumed the War …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Major Buell's Charge for Double Rations
Hamilton states that Major Buell's charge for double rations is irregular since his post is part of the fortifications of Detroit and cannot be called a distinct post. This case is different from that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lyman is Dangerously Sick, Etc.
Williams will contact Major Buel to request a return of all articles wanted for recruits. A return of the articles from Oxford will soon be furnished if Williams' health allows it. Samuel Lyman is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Loss of Recollection of Prior Transactions, Etc.
Major Elias Langham has informed Bedinger that he has long since forwarded his account to Hodgdon which included an amount due Bedinger for the money that he advanced to the United States. Bedinger …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of Persons Licensed to Trade with Indians, Jan-March 1800
Forwards copy of register with Indians. Has directed May & Davis to recover Chisolm's license. Will explain reason for granting license to Chisolm in next return.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)List of Officers Charged for Rations
Simmons listed officers accountable for rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
