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  Request for Issue of Assorted Supplies to Fort Independence, Near Boston

  Directs issue of needles, twine, thread, antimony & a pair of steelyards to Fort Independence, Castle Island, Boston.
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  Simmons Directs Captain Henry to Evaluate the Validity of his Claim for Carriage Expenses

  Simmons confirms receipt of Captain Henry's letter of November 22nd enclosing receipts for carriage hire. The regulations regarding extra compensation for officers detached on special assignment stipulate that each officer shall be allowed a specific per diem amount specified therein. Simmons provides the specific regulations governing expenses for officers detached on public service so that Henry can determine the validity of his claim.
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  Regarding pay and allowances

  This letter informs Captain McCall that Captain Webb is entitled to compensation and Major Freeman is entitled to double rations.
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  Contract for supply of rations

  Dexter discusses proposal for supply of rations for ensuing year.
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  Contract to supply armorers at Springfield

  Asks for proposal to supply armorers at Springfield in the ensuing year.
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  Regarding contract

  Makes reference to contract in South Carolina for ensuing year.
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  Letter from the Secretary of War

  Dexter asks to be informed if a contract for the supply of troops in Georgia was concluded.
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  Rations for troops in North Carolina

  Dexter makes inquiry regarding actions taken under a contract to supply rations to the troops in North Carolina. Mentions fire at the war department
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  Regarding Declined Advance

  Dexter explains why he denied Stevens a monetary advance. Copies he sent were not satisfactory.
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  Rations for troops in Virginia

  Refers to contract for supplying troops in Virginia. It was lodged in the War Office.
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  Contract for rations in Maryland

  Dexter informs Richardson that the contract for supplying the troops in Maryland was offered to another person.
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  Suits of soldier's clothing

  This letter directs Hodgdon to send military clothing to the Purveyor of Public Supplies.
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  Requested Review of Claim

  Requesting on behalf of Mrs. Bogert a revision of her request for aid of refugees from Nova Scotia.
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  Report on Condition of Muskets in Military Stores

  John Nicholson submits a detailed report to Hodgdon on the condition of muskets recently received from Virginia and others stored at Race Street in Philadelphia.

• Letter Citation

  Letter from Thomas Francis to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Citation only.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Dexter to Whelen, 12/08/1800.
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  Repairs to Old Wherry or barge

  Requests approval for repairs to Old Wherry or barge.

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  Letter, Citation only
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  Request for Issue of Assorted Ammunition & Military Supplies to Fort Sumner

  Directs issue of supplies to Fort Sumner in Portland, Mass. (now Maine), including: cannon ammunition, supplies for making cartridges, raw minerals, a pair of steelyards, and slowmatch.
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  Request for Issue of Ammunition & Cartridge Supplies to Fort Trumbull

  Directs issue of supplies to Fort Trumbull, CT, including: ammunition & cartridge materials, raw minerals, and slowmatch.
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  Purchase and Delivery of Supplies for Fort Sumner

  Letter, directs purchase and delivery of supplies for Fort Sumner at Portland Massachusetts [Maine].
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  Simmons Requesting that Swan Observe the Charges Against Major Bradley

  Included with the letter are the charges against Major Bradley. Simmons asks that Swan receive his accounts and examine them properly, admitting what he is allowed and reporting what he feels he is not allowed.
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  Simmons Informing Jackson of Reimbursement for the Fortifications of Boston Harbor

  Simmons informs Jackson that he will receive $6127.77 from the Treasurer because of the fortifications in Boston Harbor.
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  Certification of payment; Elias B. Dayton of Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, for rations supplied and quartermaster and hospital stores for troops of United States in New Jersey

  Certification of payment; $2003.18 to Elias B. Dayton of Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, for rations supplied and quartermaster and hospital stores for troops of United States in New Jersey
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  Lieutenant Osborn requested advance

  This letter informs Lieutenant Osborn that his requested advance is denied by the Secretary at War.