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Writes about Army of Western Frontier

Writes of the army of the Western frontier.
Overpayment of Elisha Reed's Pension

Since it appears that Elisha Reed's pension exceeds what he is due, Perkins is directed to stop payment on his pension for the period from March through September 1799. This will cover most of what he has been overpaid.
Creation of New Regiments, Corps, and Officers

Discusses practice of creation of new regiments or corps and appointment of officers. Speaks of quality of character.
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Letter, Citation only
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Cited in Simmons to Neilson, 08/30/1799.
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Enclosed in McHenry to Hamilton, 09/26/1799.
Preservation of Supplies, Board for McHarris

McHarris and two clerks to receive rooms for five dollars. Status of supplies recounted.
Forwards Misaddressed Letter from the President

Notes that President misdirected a letter to Stoddert rather than to McHenry. Forwards letter.
Requests Payment for Thomas Humes to Pay Army under Col. Butler

Requests payment for Thomas Humes to pay the army in Tennessee under Col. Butler.
Requests Payment for Thomas Humez to Pay Officers of Regular Troops

Requests payment for Thomas Humez to pay officers commanding regular troops under Colonel Butler in Tennessee.
Requests Payment for George Bell for Troops in Tennessee

Requests payment for George Bell, appropriated for the quartermaster's department, to pay troops in Tennessee.
Requests Payment for Samuel Cowan under Colonel Butler

Requests payment for Samuel Cowan to pay the army under Colonel Butler.
RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
RE Organization of Individual Regiments

Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments
RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
RE 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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Enclosed in Hodgdon to Hamilton, 10/01/1799.
Certification of payment; Caleb Swan, Paymaster General for the purchase of provisions for himself, the Boatmen and detachment of Captain Millers Company

Certification of payment; $149.19 to Caleb Swan, Paymaster General for the purchase of provisions for himself, the Boatmen and detachment of Captain Millers Company, and for postage, printing, bills of exchange and shoes.
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons discusses the accounting procedures for rations drawn by soldiers being employed as waiters for officers.
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons refers Cox to the regulations governing the designated allowance of wood to be consumed as fuel.
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons forwards the muster and pay rolls of the garrisons at Niagara, West Point, and Fort Norfolk to the Paymaster General.