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Certification of payment for Washington Morton and Samuel B. Malcolm
Certification of payment; $114 to Washington Morton and Samuel B. Malcolm for services as Judge Advocate for Courts Martial in New York; trials of Captain Frye, Doctor Osborne, Captain Cochran, Major …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of Payment for Lieutenant John Saunders
Certification of payment; $31.25 to Lieutenant John Saunders, adjutant, 1st Regiment Artillerists and Engineers, for travel expenses, from Norfolk, Virginia, to City of Washington by order of …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment for Joseph Trumble
Certification of payment; $169.53 to Joseph Trumble for boarding, wearing apparel and education of Thomas Nelson, Indian youth.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of Pay for Rebecca Tobias
Simmons certified the pay of Rebecca Tobias for her work as matron to the hospital at Kempsville, Virginia. Money is payable to Frederick Claiborne, Lieutenant, and attorney to Barney Keath, husband …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Certification of Mr Richard Thomas employment as copyist
Certification that Richard Thomas employed as copyist in Tousard's office for 74 days in prosecution of order of Major General Hamilton for formation of code of Maneuver and Instruction for Corps of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certification of Coal by Richard Dowzick
Richard Dowzick has been told by John Cooley that Mr. Ames disapproves of the coal that Captain Josiah Demming brought from Virginia. Dowzick has been in the coal trade for some time and finds this …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certificates for Land for Canadian Refugees
Submitted two certificates for land granted to refugees by Congress as compensation for abandoning their property in Canada. In order to obtain land in the Refugee Tract, applicants had to have left …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Certificate of Post Notes of 500 dollars each
Two Post Notes of 500 dollars each in the name of Joseph Williams payable in seventy days. Signed by Samuel Hodgdon
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certificate of pay deductions by request of Truman Mosely
At the request of Truman Mosely, the author of the letter certifies that, upon settlement of his account, certain deductions were made for forage charged to particular officers. These officers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Certificate of office rent
Major Lewis Tousard rented a room in execution of order of Major General Alexander Hamilton, relative to formation of code of regulations and instructions for Corps of Artillery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certificate
Refers to Joseph Johnston's Power of Attorney, including a certificate identifying the claimant.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Ceremony for General Washington
Major Craig describes to Samuel Hodgdon the ceremony in Pittsburgh held to honor General Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cartridges, Muskets, and Arms Chests at New Port
Musket cartridges are in the powder house at New Port and arms chests from Springfield are in a store provided for that purpose. Crary also has muskets in arms chests from the contractors who made …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Rickard's petition
Dexter discusses the status of Captain Rickard's petition with Nathaniel Macon.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Captain Rickard's petition
Provides answer to note regarding Captain William Rickard's petition, referred by Nathaniel Macon. Rickard was dissatisfied with Simmons' rejection of charges.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Captain Charles Hyde and his neglected accounts
This letter informs the Paymaster General that the Secretary at War will take severe measures against Captain Charles Hyde unless Hyde's accounts are exhibited immediately.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Capt. Hyde's Delinquent Account
Capt. Hyde assures Simmons that, despite the dreadful disease in his breast, he intends to settle his public accounts without a moment's delay. It is his intention to close this business quickly so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon powder to Secretary of Navy
This letter authorizes Samuel Hodgdon to send powder from Springfield Armory to the Navy on loan.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Cannon Powder
The cannon powder Higginson inquired about is available but can only be obtained by an order from the Secretary of the War or the Intendent of Stores.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)Cannon Belonging to the United States
Dexter wants a report of the number and kinds of cannon belonging to the Military Department of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Calls to Secretary of Treasury regarding transfer of funds
Secretary of Navy discusses transfers of funds with the Treasurer of the United States.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToBurglary of the Superintendent's Office
It appears that the office of the Superintendent of Arms at Springfield has been broken open and considerable depredations made on his papers. This burlary occurred six to eight weeks ago but recently …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Burbeck's Command of Districts in Georgia
Officers posted on the seaboard and frontier of Georgia are under the command of Lieut. Colonel Burbeck who is responsible for the returns of ordnance and military stores. The commanding officers of …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Brother and legal heir of Winchester
Requires evidence to show that brother of Ethan Winchester, deceased, is the brother and legal heir, and that he died without children.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Brigadier General Macpherson's pay and entitlements on Northampton Expedition
Simmons discusses what he calls the extraordinary expenses of Brigadier General Macpherson, incurred for himself and his family and for guards or guests at tavern. He goes on to discuss what might be …
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)
