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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons notifies Swan of monies spent advertizing deserters.
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  Discussion of Officers and Regular Troops

  Discusses relationship and supplies between regular troops, officers, and commissioned officers.
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  Expenses Related to the Apprehension of Deserters

  Simmons should take whatever measures are necessary to facilitate a prompt settlement of any account which may be presented respecting the pursuit and apprehension of deserters.

• Citation Only

  Cited in Simmons to Henry, 01/24/1800; cited Simmons to Henry, 02/10/1800.

• Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline

  Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.

• Citation Only

  Citation only

• Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

  Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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  Details of Encounters among Cherokee and Creek; Cumberland Road; Federal Court

  Reports recent encounter with 3 Cherokees who had been to trade with Factors at Tellico. They brought news that the Creeks had killed 2 Cherokees, and these 3 were unwilling to return home by land; requested assistance to return by water. Henley requests information as to how to deal with their valuable stolen horses according to recent treaties and acts. Captain Sparks seeks compensation for marking the line of the Cumberland Road. Refers to opening of local federal court.
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  Requests Payment for Joseph Habersham for John Crozier, Postmaster

  Requests payment to John Habersham for John Cozier, postmaster at Knoxville.
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  Payment to Benjamin Smith for purchase of his lots in Smithville

  McRea request for payment of $200 to Benjamin Smith for purchase of his lots in Smithville falling within the plan of Fort Johnston.
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  Payment to Benjamin Smith for Purchase of his lots in Smithville, Fort Johnston

  McRee requests payment of $210 to Benjamin Smith for purchase of his lots in Smithville at Fort Johnston.

• Transfer of Army Units and Equipment

  Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.

• Organization of Individual Regiments

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.

• Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.

• Organization of Individual Regiments

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.

• Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.

• [Untitled]

  Letter, Citation only
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  Certification of payment; John W. Fenno for printing copies of commissions of cadets, regulations of volunteer associations and furnishing paper

  Certification of payment; $35 to John W. Fenno for printing copies of commissions of cadets, regulations of volunteer associations and furnishing paper for the office of Secretary of War.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons authorizes Huntingdon to make payment to Messrs Parrish and Murdock.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department to Messrs Parrish & Murdock

  Simmons informs Parrish and Murdock to expect payment from Jedediah Huntingdon.

• Citation Only

  Cited in Henley to McHenry, 01/28/1800.

• [Untitled]

  Letter, Citation only

• Citation Only

  Cited in Hodgdon to Craig, 02/14/1800.

• Citation Only

  Cited in Simmons to Fish, 10/15/1800.

• Organization of Individual Regiments

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.