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Forwarding Gun Barrels on Account of the Armory
Williams has discussed the gun barrels with Mr. Ames. Ames requested 1500 to be forwarded which will come cheaper than if they were made at the factory but he declines drawing them on Williams in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Articles to the Springfield Armory
The Superintendent of the Armory has applied for two tons of rolled iron which Hodgdon should forward to the Springfield Armory. Williams always wants to know the quantity of articles forwarded to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Arms & Camp Equipage
Enclosed is a return for arms and camp equipage that Cass was directed to order for a detachment of recruits at Pittsburgh by Major General Hamilton. They should be forwarded to Cass by one of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarded Letters from Secretary of War
Simmons forwarded copies of letter from Secretary of War regarding allowances made or admitted to certain individuals. Simmons requested information on each particular case to maintain books and for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Forwarded Letter
Simmons forwarded a letter from Lieut. Howard with an enclosed provision return given by him to the contractor at Reading. Provision return required explanation.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Forwarded Accounts from Pay Master General
Accounts improperly sent to Pay Master General forwarded to the Office. Accounts settled, money to be remit by Treasurer of United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Forwaded Letter Received
Simmons received letter from Carrington which was forwarded to him from chief clerk in City of Washington. Receipts were returned to Carrington after Simmons negotiated with the Treasurer.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Fortifications of ports and harbors
The Secretary at War informs Captain Taylor that all operations pertaining to the fortification of ports and harbors must be halted because appropriations have been exhausted.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Fortifications at Mud Island on Delaware River
Account of expenditures on account of fortifications at Mud Island on Delaware River has been examined and admitted to the books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Forms for Guiding Proper Statement of Accounts
Simmons enclosed forms to guide Annin in the proper method for stating account information for the armoury at Harper's Ferry, VA. List of forms enclosed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Five Rifles to Complete the Indian Annuities
Harris has asked for five rifles to complete Indian annuities.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fire that Destroyed the War Department Building
Major Craig expresses regret to Samuel Hodgdon after receiving news of the fire that destroyed the War Department building and records. Craig anticipates much confusion from the loss.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Finding the Act of Assembly
Ingersol does not have the Act of Assembly but Mr. Chauncey likely has it. If he does have it, Ingersol will send it immediately,
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Final Letter to Little Turtle
Major Craig confirms that the Secretary at War's final letter to Little Turtle will be printed as instructed. Craig also discusses accounting matters with Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Filling Vacancies in the Four Old Regiments
McHenry recommends that the most deserving of the second lieutenants in the disbanded augmented army be appointed to fill the vacancies in the four old regiments of infantry. To do so would prevent …
Sixth Congress: Various Senate Papers Pertaining to Executive Business [6B-D2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 8)Filling the Vacancy of Master Armorer
Because he has suffered from a sickness for four months, Cranch will not be able to fill the vacancy of Master Armorer. He recommends a man who has been in his employ for ten years and can be depended …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fifty Pieces of Ordnance for Fort Jay, Etc.
Governor Sargent's trunk has been received. Stevens will ask Major Wadsworth to make a return. The State of New York has acknowledged its debt to the United States for the stores furnished for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fifty Dollars Reward for Suspects in the Murder of William Shelly
This is a printed notice declaring that General Winchester delivered to Rickard a pocketbook proven to be the property of William Shelly, a sergeant of the 3rd Regiment, who is believed to have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fifteenth Regiment of Infantry to General Account of Stores
For sundries purchased by Jonathan Jackson, Boston.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Fever Getting Bad in Baltimore, Etc.
The post notes and letter for Hodgdon's son have come to hand and forwarded to Alexandria. Reports are that the fever is getting bad in Baltimore. Hagner hopes that Philadelphia is spared.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fear of an Accident Respecting the Post Notes
Williams is alarmed that he has yet to receive the two thousand dollars in post notes and fears there may have been an accident.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fate of Two Thousand Dollars in Post Notes
Williams is extremely anxious respecting the fate of the two thousand dollars in post notes. If they were routed through Boston they should have already come to hand and that is not the case. Prudence …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Falsehood of the Charge Against Me
Sargent laments that he has been falsely accused of usurping power and refutes the charges against him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extraordinary Charges at Armoury at Harper's Ferry, with details
Accounts of John Mackey, Pay Master and Store Keeper at Harper's Ferry Armoury had extraordinary charges Simmons felt required McHenry's decision. Details pertained to canal digging, dam, labor, and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extracts from Henley's books for the month of December 1799.
Extracts from David Henley's waste book of the Agent of War Department for the month of December 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
