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Irregularities in the Handling of Mail
The Postmaster at Springfield tells Williams that letters are now distributed by the post office at Stratford agreeable to the intentions of the Postmaster General. Of course, those routed to Boston …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Irregularities in Mail Delivery
Williams continues to worry about irregularities in mail delivery. He believes they are the fault of the post office in Philadelphia that places letters in the wrong bundles and gives them wrong …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Irregular Condition of My Accounts
$1100 in post notes on account of the Armory have been received. The irregular condition of Williams' accounts will be attended to and remedied.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron not delivered and the search for other supplies
Letter, discusses replacement of contracted iron not delivered. Messr's Jolly disappointed Hodgdon in the rolled iron. Has directed Inspector of Arms Mr. Nicholson to look for procurement of an …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndInvoice for Iron Received, Receipt and Invoice Enclosed
Williams has received Stevens' letter of September 27 with the invoice for iron for the armory. He encloses an invoice and receipt.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)Investigation & Instructions in Matter of Inferior Saltpeter
Discussed inferior crude salt peter purchased; asked Whelen's opinion on whether it can be refined enough to be worthwhile.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Inventory of Powder
Discussed storage of private powder in a public magazine.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndInvalid pensioners from Virginia
War Secretary encloses list of invalid pensioners belonging to the State of Virginia, with the monthly allowances to each, to the Commissioner of Loans in Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Interim Purveyor; Accounting for Cloth for Making Uniforms
Informed Harris that the purveyor of military stores was ill, and that the interim purveyor should be respected accordingly. Directed issue of cloth to the interim purveyor, Jonathan Williams, who …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Intentions of Foreign Powers, Etc.
Answers to questions requiring knowledge of the intentions of foreign powers can only be guessed. If there is to be war, the exportation of offensive weapons should be forbidden. If there is peace the …
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Instructions for Submission of Separate Statements for Reimbursement
Account of General Hamilton for sundry expenses incurred by Graves required separate statements. Simmons included detailed instructions for submission of appropriate paperwork for reimbursement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Instructions for Payment, with details
Simmons gave instructions to Peyton on how to properly submit receipts for reimbursement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Instructions for Indian Presents
Indian nations mentioned to receive annuities from the United States include Wyandots, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas, Miamis, Patawatomies, Shawanees, Creeks, Chickasaws, Cherokees, Eel River, Weeas, …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Instructions for Account Submission, with details
Simmons gave detailed instructions on submitting accounts to the Office by a contractor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Instructions Before Disposing of Refuse Articles
Williams has disposed of scrap iron and refuse of barrels and bayonets and authorized their sale to the credit of the United States after having them appraised. In the future he wants Hodgdon's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions about Accounts
Letter, returns accounts of employees of Accountant's office for expenses related to the move of the Federal Government to Washington and gives instructions for rendering new accounts for payment of …
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Instructing Officers in the Taking of Distances & Altitudes, Etc.
Wilkinson tells Hodgdon not to bother purchasing glasses if he has not already done so. He needs surveying equipment to teach the officers how to measure distances. Discusses other purchases and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inquiry on Additional Rations
Simmons recounted Tillinghast's overdrawn rations and reminded him of his allotted amount. Simmons notified Tillinghast he will be held accountable at contractor price for the rations he withdrew. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inquiry for more information on accounts and billing
Inquires about a bill from Doctor Sappington claiming attendance on the sick, and notes that there is no certificate. Also asks about Doctor Hamilton's bill for services. Requests more information on …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inquires about Business with William McLaws and a Verbal Contract
Makes reference to affidavits delivered by Mr. Laws with deserve consideration. Discusses matter of a verbal contract and the making of cartridge boxes. Suggests balance paid by Tench Francis …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Injury to the Public of Arms Dispersal, Etc.
Dexter is concerned about the injury to which the public interest is exposed by arms being dispersed to places where no one is responsible for their safekeeping.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information to be tranmitted to Caleb Swan for action
Information to be transmitted to Caleb Swan, paymaster general, who will provide information based on the muster rolls in his office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Information Respecting Discharged Storekeepers
Dexter wants to know if any of the storekeepers have been discharged due to the removal of their stores to places of general deposit. The closing of the estimate is retarded for the want of this …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Required by the Letter of April 7
In consulting with the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, McHenry finds that the information required in his letter of April 7 applies only to the years 1798 and 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Regarding Extra Pay Allowances
Simmons received accounts of Capt. Morris. Simmons requested information regarding proper authorization for extra pay to Morris.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
