House of Representatives - Papers of the War Department

Bill to Establish the Department of War

06/1789 Printed or published document

Bill to establish the Department of War. Either a draft or amended version.

Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)

House of Representatives' Response to the President's Message

10/28/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

This is the response by the Speaker and the House of Representatives to President Washington's message of 10/25/1791. They express their satisfaction with the progress and welfare of the US and their …

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Report on St. Clair's Expedition

05/08/1792 Draft Document

Report from the House of Representatives on Arthur St. Clair's expedition. Discusses training and discipline of recruits; desertions of militia; retreat of St. Clair's force; Indians and Indian …

Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]

An Act directing a Detachment from the Militia of the United States

12/02/1793 Printed Document

Outlines the regulations for states to call up militias.

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Statement on the Whiskey Rebellion

11/29/1794 Printed Document

The Speaker of the House, Frederick Muhlenberg, delivered the following address on the Whiskey Rebellion: calls it a "flagrant outrage" and expresses the "deepest regret at so painful an …

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Resolve of Congress during Embargo

04/02/1794 Printed Document

Resolve to continue embargo on vessels outbound for foreign countries.

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An act to provide for the defence of certain Ports and Harbors in the United States

03/20/1794 Printed Document

List of ports and harbors to be fortified, provides presidential power to employ garrisons and erect future structures for the defense of the U.S.

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Resolution of the House of Representatives

12/04/1795 Document Signed

Congressional resolve to thank militias from Pennsylvania; Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia for their assistance in putting down Whiskey Rebellion.

Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters

Acknowledged Recommendations

12/17/1795 Printed Document

Mentioned Indian wars in Northwestern Territories, but otherwise fortuitous state of the U.S. Acknowledged receipt of G. Washington's address, and that the House will analyze and consider his …

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Foreign Relations and Patriotism

12/16/1796 Printed Document

Discussed Indian relations, acquiring prisoners from Algiers, dispute with France, and relations with other foreign nations. Lauded Washington for his services to the U.S.

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Speaker of House Speech to President on State of the Union Address

06/03/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

House to cooperate with all measures necessary to react to insult issued by France against United States. Reiterate need to pursue peace.

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House Response to Presidents Address Delivered 11/23/1798

11/29/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

House of Representatives agreed with Presidents optimism for a treaty with the Spanish and desire for peace with the Indians on the Western frontier. House promised to attend to matters outlined by …

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Investigating expenditures for naval armaments

01/15/1798 Document Signed

Congressional resolution that a committee be appointed to inquire into the expenditures for naval armament, along with the causes for delay in revealing that information.

James McHenry Papers

House of Rep. Address to President Regarding Foreign Policy

12/14/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Boundary disputes with Great Britain and Spain settled, poor relations with France continue. Tone of House defensive and gave full approval of Presidential authority to exercise rights to defend U.S. …

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12/10/1799

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Prosperity of New Nation

11/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Proud of progress made by new nation. Applauded manufacture of arms, growth of economy, and believed that a navy could not singularly protect the nation thus fortifications of ports and harbors was …

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