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[Certificate of commission]

Taylor, the Chief Clerk at the State Department, certifies that Caleb Swan's commission for the post of Paymaster was dated on 9 May 1792.

GLC02437.05520

[Salaries of the Department of War for April, May and June 1792]

Two parts. First part lists the salaries for the members of the Department of War for the months of April, May and June. Noted as written on 30 June at the War Office. Second part lists the names with signatures of each member of the department...

GLC02437.05522

to Winthrop Sargent

States that he is "mortified" that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, "When I last saw the governor, he...

GLC02437.05556

[Receipt of salaries]

States that the members of the War Department have received their full salaries from the time of their appointment to 13 September 1792. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig...

GLC02437.05637

[War office salaries]

First page written on 31 December 1791 delineates the salaries of seven members of the War Department for the months of October, November, and December. An additional member, Caleb Swan, was added on 11 March (from the day he returned from Creek...

GLC02437.05280

to William Tudor

Thanks him for his recent letter, which contained information on Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom's desire to purchase land in Maine. Also acknowledges the benefits of Mr. Russell's involvement with the purchase. Hopes Tudor will continue assisting them...

GLC02437.05290

to Thomas Russell

Writes that Mr. [William] Tudor has contacted him regarding lands in Maine to be purchased by Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom. Mr. Tudor has sent Mr. Soderstrom to Boston to "conclude the purchase with your Land Committee." Has asked Mr. Tudor to push for...

GLC02437.05292

to Henry Knox

Provides an update on the Committee's debates regarding the Waldo patent lands. Comments on Knox's request that he purchase the portion of the town of Trenton belonging to Colonel Jones. Reports his happiness at seeing the reasons for the Indian...

GLC02437.05317

to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands

Refers to an offer made by Mr. William Tudor on lands he would like to purchase; offers, on behalf of himself and Mr. [Royal] Flint, to pay a higher price than Tudor for the lands.

GLC02437.05343

[Salaries for War Department employees]

Written in two different hands. Lists the salaries for War Department employees, including Caleb Swan and Constant Freeman, for the period of January, February and March, 1792. Signed by nine War Department employees: John Stagg Jr, R.J. Vanden...

GLC02437.05389