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Appointing the Surgeon of the "Adams"
Mr. Davis has been transferred to the "New York." Mr. Dodge, his mate, has been appointed surgeon of the "Adams" contrary to the wishes of Captain Robinson of the "Adams," who wanted Buchanan as his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Application for Refugee Aid
Recounts travails of De Lesderniers, and seeks financial assistance for hardships. Petition for relief is on behalf of the author's parents, Gideon and Mary deLesdernier.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Apology for Absence of Simmons, Reply to Follow
Clerk wrote Dayton to apologize for the absence Simmons and stated that Mr. Elias B. Dayton was written to notify him that his accounts would be examined and adjusted as soon as possible. Clerk laid …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Any Connection to the New Secretary?
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon if he has any connection with the new Secretary at War which may aid Craig's cause.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Anxiety Regarding Money Transactions, Etc.
Williams feels that the mode adopted by Hodgdon of remitting one thousand dollars at a time will, despite the risk, enable him to meet his payments. He understands Hodgdon's anxiety in making these …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Answers to Questions Regarding Payment
Letter sent by Orne forwarded to Secretary of War who will decide on proper compensation. In regards to Orne's question on additional compensation for the master mason Simmons advised Orne to refer …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Annuities for Indians of Indiana Territory
Informs Whelan of plans for annuities to Indians of Indiana Territory, and lists the planned presents.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Annuities and Presents for Indians
McHenry requests an accounting of monies granted by Congress for the expense of transporting goods to pay Indian annuities and contingent expenses for presents to Indians on their visits to the seat …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Announces Fire in Office, Destruction of Records; Requests Lists of Invalids
Announces destruction of office by fire. Requests forward of lists of invalids for the last six months.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)An Office for Major Tousard
[James] McHenry's letter to Wilkins of the 6th of February [1800]authorized an office to be furnished for Major [Lewis] Tousard for as long as he is discharging the duties imposed upon him by General …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount of Warrants Requested
Request for amounts of Warrants issued under Head of Fortifications of Ports and Harbors rendered by Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Amount of estimates for the year 1800, as rendered exclusive of military pensions.
List of expenses of military including pay and subsistance, forage, clothing, rations, plus expenses related to the Quartermaster Department and the Hospital Department.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesAmount Due Meeker & Co.
Lewis had earlier delivered Mr. Pytchlim's papers relative to his claim as an Indian interpreter. Included was an order to Lewis to pay the amount of the claim, when received, to Meeker & Co. Lewis …
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Amount Due Me for Repairing Arms
Byers has drawn on Hodgdon in favor Abraham Shepherd for $79.85. This is the sum due Byers for the repair of arms under an agreement with Major Langham, Superintendent of Military Stores at Shepherds …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ammunition Ordered by General Hamilton
Sundry ammunition ordered by General Hamilton for Harpers Ferry, Jersey, and Massachusetts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ammunition for Marine posts
This letter encloses an order placed with Samuel Hodgdon for ammunition necessary to the security of the Marine Posts. Wilkins is tasked to fill this order.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Ames' Attempts to Exonerate Himself, Etc.
Williams considered it his duty to exhibit the complaints against Mr. Ames and hoped that a fair and candid investigation would have taken place on the spot. A few days after Ames left for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Alternate Accomodations for Officers
It is reasonable that when no accomodations are available for officers at their posts, quarters should be provided elsewhere at public expense. Therefore, Capt. Amos Stoddard's claim of $1.50 per week …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allowed Expenses
Discussed expenses related to the board of troops at taverns and the cost of entertaining citizens at the Captain's table. McHenry believed that the U.S. should pay the incidental expenses of Rodman.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Allowances Paid through Act of Congress
Allowances were made by act of Congress and therefore no further allowances could be dispensed without the interference of that governing body.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Allowances of Land Recommended for Refugees
Wolcott, Dexter, and Steele respond favorably to the claims of refugees Francis Carean, Martha Bogart, Abraham Bogart, and Daniel Tucker with recommendations for allowances of parcels of land.
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Allowances in Comformity with Appropriations
Hodgdon is informed that the statements of his salary accounts have been examined and the allowances made were in comformity with the appropriations made by Congress. No further sums can be allowed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allowance of Wood for Cadets
Simmons was unaware of the extension of allowance of wood for cadets and therefore the account that was suspended due to these charges was done in error. John Dexter to repay Henry for charges made …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Allowance for Clerk
McHenry gave his approval for the employment of a clerk to assist E. Stevens. Authorized allowance to pay said clerk equal to salary given in New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allegation Against Sargent, Etc.
Sargent sent a letter to Colonel Pickering as Secretary of State before he knew he was out of office. Fortunately he marked it private before committing it to the postmaster in Philadelphia. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
