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Contingent expenses for proving powder
Please please to pay the bearer $40 for proving powder.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Construction of Defenses on Beacon Island
Capt. James Taylor is authorized to construct certain works and defenses on Beacon Island, North Carolina. Simmons should transmit to Taylor the necessary forms and instructions relative to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conspiracy to Effect an Insurrection of the Blacks in Henrico County, Virginia
Newman warns of a possible conspiracy by slaves to foment a rebellion in Henrico County, Virginia. He urges that Virginia's arms and equipage be moved to Harpers Ferry to keep them from being seized …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confirming the Status of John McDonald
James O'Hara has exhibited a charge against the United States for twenty barrels of pork delivered to John McDonald at Michilimackinac. He states that McConald was acting as Assistant Commissary at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confirming Pension Status
Author confirms that Whittington is on the books of his office as a pensioner in Pennsylvania, previously of Delaware.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Confirmation of receipt of wastebook
Received letter and copy of waste book which will be filed. Have heard nothing on subject with Secretary of War letter of 30th ultimo.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning Stores of Blankets
Notes receipt of Harris' letter of the same day. The blankets currently in stock are to be used to fill current and future orders.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Concerning naval expenses
In response to a request for information regarding the expenditures and other charges for vessels before the establishment of the Navy Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Completing Sergeant's Clothing at Philadelphia
Letter, discusses completing sergeant's clothing at Philadelphia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndCompensation of William Small
It appears that the settlement of the account of Mr. Mackey, late storekeeper at Harper's Ferry, is being delayed because of a question regarding a warrant issued in favor of William Small. McHenry …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Simmons' Clerks
McHenry has received the list of Simmons' clerks and the sums to which each may be entitled during the coming year. According to the law, the Accountant's office is entitled to $6,340 but …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Officers of the Quartermaster's Dept.
In order to make a determination regarding the compensation of officers and agents employed in the Quartermaster's department, McHenry will need the Report of the Quartermaster General on each …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of David Thompson
David Thompson, who acted as a recorder at a Court of Inquiry held at Fort Niagara by order of Major General Hamilton, should be compensated. If there is no rule that applies to his case, Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Captain Guion
Even though at the time of his service the office of Deputy Paymaster was not in the law, Captain Guion is entitled to the thirty dollars compensation per month that the law now allows because he did …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of British Surgeons
After examining the document relative to the compensation of the British surgeons attending the garrison at Niagara, Dexter finds that the pay of an assistant or surgeon's mate should be adequate for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Superintending the Canal
The reasons stated by John Mackey, paymaster and storekeeper for the armory at Harpers Ferry, for the compensation he allowed Mr. Shepherd for superintending the canal convinces McHenry that a man of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Soldiers Employed to the Eastward
The soldiers employed by Major [Lewis] Tousard as laborers on the fortifications to the eastward, and as artificers, are to be allowed the per diem compensation promised them for their services.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Services Rendered as Engineer
Simmons received accounts and vouchers for services rendered as Engineer for the construction of fortifications for the town and harbour of Baltimore. Accounts examined, found correct, and sum will …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Compensation for Rent and Caring for Sick at Fort McHenry
Enclosed letter from S. Morris and accounts for rent of a room by engineer and for the payment of a matron who attended sick soldiers at Fort McHenry. Addressed Simmons requirement for supporting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commissions struck on good parchment
This letter directs Whelen to complete commissions on good parchment and send them to the Secretary at War.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Commissary of Indian goods
Asks for issue of coating for an Ottawa Chief and blankets for the use of the laboratory.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Commissary of Indian goods
Request that the Commissary of Indian Goods issue textile goods for a party of Indians from St. Josephs.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Colors for the Artillery, Etc.
The estimate should extend to the Armory and the Ordnance Department and should be in Dexter's hands by October 18th. No decision has been made respecting colors for the artillery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Colors for Regiments and Battalions
The bearer will deliver two regiments' and one battalion's colors. The three remaining battalions' colors will be delivered soon not being sufficiently dry to bear rolling. Colonel Hodgdon should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Colonel Hayes Accounts
Reasons for Colonel Hayes not settling accounts with Henley as Muster Master. Henley thinks Hayes has been overpaid for that work.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
