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Bill from John Wilkins Jr. for the Secretary of War
Encloses bill as requested by John Wilkins, Jr. for the Secretary of War.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Bill for Secretary of War
Encloses bill for the Secretary of War, of Lieutenant Chandler, for Lieutenant Colonel Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Bill for General Wilkinson
Bill for various expenses of General Wilkinson, paid to Mr. Lyons.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Bill for Food and Lodging at White Horse
Bill for food and lodging for General Wilkinson, his suite, and their horses at White Horse. Reverse of bill has some notes.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Bill for Food and Lodging
Bill for food and lodging, paid to William Shriner
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Beckwith Confirms the Quality of the Coal
Elisha Beckwith certifies that as a blacksmith in business in the City of Hartford, he has examined the Virginian coal laying on the banks of that city and has found it of good quality.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bayonets to Bayonet Scabbard Contractors for Fitting
Letter, directs send bayonets to bayonet scabbard contractors to ensure fit.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndBarge repair
This letter directs Whelen to the Agent of the Quartermaster General for reimbursement of costs associated with repairing a barge.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Balances Due the United States, 1st of January 1800
This is a 37 page list of those who have balances owed to the United States.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Balance in Favor of Wheaton
Simmons received account for supplies to garrison at Fort Johnson. Balance due Wheaton, to be paid to him by Robert Ball, his attorney.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Avoiding the Dey's Rage
Captain Smith is afraid that the Dey will rage when he sees a frigate arrive loaded with goods to pay the debts owed others while only a small brig has been dispatched to discharge his demands. A …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAvoiding Injury to the Arms
Phelps & Sandford state that unless the arms in their store are overhauled they will be much injured. That includes the wood part as well as the iron.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Authorizing John Newman to Give Receipt on Whelen's Behalf
Whelen, purveyor of public supplies, in extract requests that letter be considered as authority from Whelen to John Newman to give receipt on Whelen's behalf to the accountant.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Authorization to Take Receipts
Paymaster General Swan is authorized to take up receipts given by Lieutenant Boote and will make payment of the $18,520 mentioned in letter from Boote to Swan.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Authorization to Receive Answer On Subject of James Miller's Warrant
Secretary of War told William Miller he should have answer on warrant applied for by Miller's brother, James. Encloses letter authorizing Miller to received it
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Authorization for Robert Fisher to receive money due James Baker
James Baker writes that the bearer to the letter Robert Fisher is fully authorized to to receipt with Simmons' office any money due to Baker
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Authorization for New Boat
Issued a new boat for Fort Mifflin to be under Captain Meminger. Current boat used for transport deemed dangerous to people and provisions.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndAuthority for Pay Required
After examination of vouchers delivered by General McPherson from Northhampton Expedition, no additional allowance to pay an Officer could be granted. Simmons required express direction from the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Augmentation of My Salary
Because of his care, diligence, and efforts in preventing the books from getting into a state of arrearage, Wilson is soliciting an augmentation in his salary. Others whose duties are less arduous …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Attendance on a recruiting party
Encloses account for attendance on recruiting party. Requests that recipient examine and report upon it.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Attempts to Settle Accounts as the War Office Closes in Philadelphia and Moves to Washington, D.C.
Purveyor's office reports receipt of money from War Department. War Office at Philadelphia is to close this day June 7th, 1800.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Assurances of Rights to Claims
Recounts evidence of support for American cause in Revolutionary war and property losses sustained entitling McGown to compensation for refugees.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Assistance in Obtaining Public Employment
Since Waters has made progress in bringing forward a farm in the County of York District of Maine, it would now be agreeable for him to obtain public employment. He asks for Hodgdon's assistance in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Asks about the Possibility of Purchasing Potts & Lee property in Harper's Ferry
Refers to purchase of property from Potts and Lee near Harper's Ferry.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAscertaining the Articles Intended for Each Regiment, Etc.
From the manner in which the stores arrive from Oxford, it is impossible to ascertain the articles belonging to each individual regiment. Nearly all the tents, and part of the blankets, cartouche …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
