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Pay Rolls Should be Sent at the End of the Month
Enclosed are some blank pay rolls, accompanied by a muster roll, which at the end of the present month must be transmittted to the Accountant's offfice where they will be examined. The amount therein …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Lieutenant Hale & His Recruits
The Treasurer has remitted to Nathaniel Gorham, Supervisor at Boston, a sum to be transmitted to David Hale, being the pay of his recruits for the first two months of 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay for the Companies of Thompson & Sedam
The Treasurer will remit to Fish a sum to be transmitted to Captain Alexander Thompson, being the pay of himself and his company for October and November 1794. A further sum will be transmitted to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Transmitted to the Comptroller Pro Tem
"Having received a letter from the Comptroller Pro Tem of the United States [David Lenox] embracing the same request to you I have this day transmitted him the information required."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appropriations for the Naval Department
Wolcott discusses the appropriations for the Naval Department including sums for the building of frigates and the equipping of gallies. Considering the increase in prices, it might be necessary to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A Liberal Allowance for the Militia
The militia have been advanced their pay and forage, having been given a very liberal allowance considering that they were not constantly employed. It will be proper for Henley to pay Colonel Hay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rapacious Nature of the Indians
Sevier discusses his experiences with the tribes on the southwestern frontier. He stresses that though the settlers are not always blameless respecting the confrontations between them and the Indians, …
Timothy Pickering PapersIllegal capture of American vessels by the British
Addresses complaints from American merchants on the illegal capture of vessels by Great Britain, in violation of the Jay Treaty. McHenry insists that the only solution right now is to have Congress …
James McHenry PapersConstruction of a frigate for the Dey of Algiers
McHenry informs Washington that there are a surplus of materials from the construction of three frigates that can be used for the construction of a frigate promised to the Dey of Algiers. McHenry asks …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Saint Croix dispute
Discusses the St. Croix dispute over the boundary line between British Canada and the United States. McHenry disagrees with Pickering's assertion that the British commissioner must fulfill certain …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Algerine frigate and French relations
Discusses the construction of the frigate for the Dey of Algiers, arrangements in the War Department, diplomatic relations with France, and the capture of American merchantmen in the West Indies …
James McHenry PapersTheir Situation is Deplorable, Etc.
Sevier reports that the Commissioners will soon finish the boundary line. However, a number or respectable inhabitants have the misfortune of being left within the Indian claim and many of them have …
Stanley F. Horn CollectionSummary of intelligence gathered on a British post
Informs the Secretary of State of the erection of a British post on American lands; requests that the evacuation of the post by the British appear voluntary and not done through diplomatic means.
James McHenry PapersSettlement of My Accounts
Captain Thompson discusses the payment of bounty to recruits and other matters related to the settlement of his accounts.
Thompson Family PapersRequests Recommendation for John Caldwell as Treasurer of the Mint
Reports death of Dr. Way leaves the office of treasurer of the mint vacant. Asks that he recommend John Caldwell to the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reported Sightings of General Wilkinson
Mr. Lewis has reported that Wolcott was surprised that there is a strong possibility that General Wilkinson is in the southwestern territory at the head of an army. Wilkinson was last seen in Detroit …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Regarding the care of British deserters
Request for the Attorney General's opinion on how to handle the care of three British deserters under Vice Admiral Vanderput. McHenry raises the question of sovereignty and weighs the various …
James McHenry PapersGeneral Wilkinson's Activities, Revolt among French Settlers, Problems in Tennessee
Mr. Lewis has expressed surprise that General Wilkinson is head of the Army in the western terriory. A small detachment has been dispatched to Kaskaskia where there is a revolt among a few French …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Diplomatic relations with Portugal and Spain
McHenry congratulates Smith - U.S. ambassador to Portugal - for beginning to master the Portuguese language, stressing that fluency is integral to diplomatic relations. With respect to Spain, McHenry …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with Chickasaws and Spanish on the western frontier
McHenry expresses frustration at conflicting orders out west in relation to the Chickasaws and Spanish in Tennessee. Alludes to the Spanish breaking the terms of Pinckney's Treaty of 1795, which …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Concerning impressment and Franco-American relations
Discusses impressment and Franco-American relations with the U.S. Minister to the Netherlands. Alludes to a general apathy in the House of Representatives on the issue. Concludes with a brief note on …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Franco-American relations and upcoming negotiations
Discusses eroding Franco-American relations and attacks the opposition party in Congress who he believes are working for the benefit of the French Directory, arguing that it strengthens France's …
James McHenry PapersAppointment as minister plenipotentiary to the Netherlands
Regarding Murray's appointment as minister plenipotentiary to the Netherlands. McHenry also discusses Franco-American relations and foreign relations.
James McHenry PapersValue of Tract of Land
Cumming inquires about the value of a tract of land he owns. He wants to ascertain from the Tennessee members of Congress what the land is worth and whether his title is valid.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transmits Correspondence with Mr. Ridgley
Transmits letter from Mr. Ridgley of Hampton, near Baltimore, one of the wealthiest men in the state. Refers to a previous encounter without a response.
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