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  I Have Been Willing to Die, Etc.

  John Murray laments that he has stood by the dying beds of many who were called away. The truth is both B. and Murray are cowards. He was afraid to stay and Murray was afraid to run away. He thought it was his duty to go and Murray thought it was his duty to stay so both are a good sort of folks. Murray admits that for a number of years he has been willing to die because he longs to leave the present.

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  Cited in Simmons to Carrington, 12/04/1799.

• Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline

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

• Transfer of Army Units and Equipment

  Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.

• Recommending Individuals for Army and Navy Appointments

  Routine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments.

• Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

  Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.

• Applications for Army Appointments and Promotions

  Routine applications for Army appointments and promotions.

• Regulations Relative to the Uniform of the Troops

  Ensloses "regulations which it is proposed to establish relative to the uniform of the troops."
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  Certification of payment; William Smith, Contractor, for supplies of rations and fuel for armorers of Springfield, Massachusetts

  Certification of payment; $76.68 to William Smith, Contractor, for supplies of rations and fuel for armorers of Springfield, Massachusetts.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons forwards instructions to the Agent or Deputy Quartermaster General on the Mississippi regarding the proper management of accounts pertaining to fortifications.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons discusses the premiums paid to enlistees.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs Carrington that the receipt of Sergeant Major Thomas Simmons was received.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs Williams to expect payment from the Treasurer of the United States.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons provides instruction on the proper management of accounts to John Wilkins. Wilkins is agent for fortifications at Loftus' Heights.
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  Discussion of Isaac Williams and Indian Agent Responsibilities

  Requests additional salary for Isaac Williams for his work with the Indians of the Northwestern Territory. Discusses high requirements of Indian agents, requiring an oath of commitment.
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  Discusses Matters of Indians and Compensation

  Adds information to previous report. Illegible document--mentions Indians, Georgia. Asks that he refer to the law of compensation and reparation
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  Delivery of Medicine and Hospital Stores

  Letter, directs purchase of medicines and hospital stores and subsequent delivery for transportation to Massac and Chickasaw Bluffs.

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  Letter, Citation only
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  Encloses Public Records; Reports Efforts with Major Lewis to Settle Indian Claims

  Encloses copy of public books. Reports visit with Major Lewis, Cherokee agent, to settle Indian claims.
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  Copy of public books for month of October and a reference to Indian claims

  Henley encloses copy of public books for month of October. Major Lewis, agent to Cherokees was at Knoxville to settle Indian claims, and those of the white people against the Indians. This has occupied much of Henley's time.
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  Conducting Indians to & from Their Country

  Prior wrote to Capt. Mills with whom he left his instructions from General Knox to conduct the Indians from Philadelphia and deliver presents to the families of those who died in that city. Included is a certificate for the agent and Superintendent of Indian Affairs who conducted the Indians from Vincennes to the seat of government.

• Officers under command of Colonel Rice

  Following General Hamilton's orders, Col. Nathan Rice encloses a list of the officers under his command arranged according to the date of their appointment. Briefly discusses supplies such as socks, stockings, and shoes.

• Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

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

• Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

  Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.

• Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

  Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.