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Election and Personal Business
11/07/1800 Autograph Letter SignedButler wants the news from Philadelphia so he can ascertain what face Pennsylvania put on respecting the election of electors. Asks for some clothing to be made for his daughters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Elbowing Pickering Out of His Place, Etc.
06/20/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRespecting his alleged "unapproachability" Sargent protests that no planter in the territory has been more courteous or more accessible than he. He is unhappy that the President is elbowing his friend …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Dysentery is Extremely Common, Etc.
07/28/1800 Autograph Letter SignedCondy observes that he and his family have been in distress because of the severe indisposition of his mother-in-law. Since his arrival in Georgetown he has been admitted to the courts and shall begin …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Duties of the Quartermaster General
10/16/1800 Autograph Letter SignedThe Quartermaster General's department needs some systematic arrangement but is hardly susceptible to precise rules. He therefore has wide discretion in his actions but still must act with due …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Duplicate Returns of Quartermasters Stores for the Dept of War in Tennessee
07/23/1800 Document SignedInspection returns for sundry items for use of troops of from posts at Southwest Point and Tellico in Tennessee.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Duplicate Returns Issued in the Month of October for the Quarter Masters' Stores
11/12/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentReturns issued in month of October Department of War in Tennessee at Southwest Point post
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Duplicate Returns for the Quarter Master Stores in February 1800
03/12/1800 Document SignedReturns of Quartermaster stores for month of February 1800 from the War Department of Tennessee, specifically at Southwest Point. Includes an order for black velvet for making a pall.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Duplicate Returns for Quarter Masters' Stores Issued in November1800.
12/10/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentIncludes returns of sundry articles, including stationery and articles wanted for the use of the Cherokee Nation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Duplicate Returns for Quarter Masters' Stores Department of War in Tennessee
04/30/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentDuplicate returns of quartermaster stores issued in the month of March 1800.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Duplicate Returns for June 1800 to Agent for Department of War in Tennessee
07/23/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentDuplicate returns from the Department of War in Tennessee. Includes weavers reeds for the use of the Cherokee Nation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Duplicate Returns (issued) of QM Stores.
02/05/1800 Document SignedCopy of returns of Quartermaster stores for month of January 1800 from the War Department of Tennessee, specifically at Southwest Point. This includes receipt of a horse for the use of an agent for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Duplicate Returns (issued) of QM Stores
04/07/1800 Document SignedReturn for sundry articles wanting in the Quartermaster's Department at the post of Southwest Point. Documents note return of wagon wheels and ploughs for the use of the Cherokee Nation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Drawing of the Lottery in Philadelphia, Etc.
01/26/1800 Letter SignedCraig has directed surveyor John Beaver to give Hodgdon the military land warrant in the name of Joseph Johnston. Beaver is on his way to Philadelphia to attend the drawing of the lottery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Draft in favor of Frederick Schoultze
12/29/1800 Letterbook CopyDraft in favor of Frederick Schoultze has been paid
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Dr. Brown's Traveling Expenses
03/26/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDr. Brown is entitled to one servants, thus he should be allowed to include his servant in his traveling expenses from Detroit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Double Rations for Officers Solution
08/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons related decision on double rations given to officers by the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Double Rations for General Wilkinson
10/09/1800 Extract of LetterDexter confirms that he believes General Wilkinson was entitled to double rations between the date of General Washington's appointment of him in 1798 and the 14th of June 1800 because he had on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Double Rations for General Wilkinson
05/17/1800 Autograph Letter SignedBrigadier General Wilkinson's claim to double rations should be decided entirely according to existing laws but it is McHenry's private opinion that a reasonable construction of the law would indicate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Double Rations Drawn on Error
04/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Clarke accountable for $44.89 drawn …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Double Rations Drawn in Error
04/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Lovett accountable for $58.38 drawn …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Double Rations Drawn in Error
04/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Danforth accountable for $58.95 …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Double Rations Drawn
04/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Overing accountable for $13.00 or …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Double Rations
01/23/1800 Printed DocumentSteele encloses a copy of a letter to the Secretary of War regarding the Treasury Department's opinion on issue of double rations.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Double Rations
01/23/1800 Printed DocumentSteele did not communicate instructions to the paymaster as he does not approve of establishing general rules that might be disadvantageous to the public. He believes double rations should be approved …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Documents Supporting Location of John Halsted
04/02/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed depositions of Aaron Burr and Mathias Halsted supporting John Halsted's residence in Canada during American Revolution. These and other documents support his claim for losses sustained as a …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
