Autograph Letter Signed
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Simmons is Summoned
12/05/1797 Autograph Letter Signed"The President wishes to see Mr. Simmons tomorrow forenoon."
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
Sickness on the Frigate United States
09/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the medical situation onboard the Navy frigate U.S.S. United States. And personal matters in his friendship with Simmons and Hagner.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Shedding a Few Tears with Hamilton, Etc.
03/18/1797 Autograph Letter SignedA mostly illegible letter that might be discussing Murray's impending journey to the Netherlands where he will assume the post of ambassador.
Robert Oliver Papers
Settling Sundry Accounts
03/21/1797 Autograph Letter SignedThe monies for which Abraham Hunt and Elias B. Dayton still stand charged on Simmons' books have been fully accounted for in settlements made at the Treasury. John Hopkins remains charged on the books …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settling Mr. Langham's Account
05/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedThe enclosed bill should be paid and charged to the Quartermaster's department. Mr. Langham stands charged with $234.29 due the United States. Simmons says that he has no accounts to settle with Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of public accounts
05/20/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that Thompson settle his account. Discusses settlement of public accounts; mentions state governments. Cited in Simmons to Thompson, 05/25/1797. Cited in Simmons to Thompson, 08/16/1797.
Thompson Family Papers
Settlement of Affairs for Cudworth
04/18/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDue to regulations governing the disbursement of Mr. Cudworth's effects in the State of New York, Hale had to extend his stay. Hale discussed the laws prohibiting his return.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Settlement of Accounts
08/25/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAccounts of expenses received, Craig will try to settle accounts, however J.Toomy descended Ohio river to Spanish Territory leaving several debts.
James Robertson Papers
Settlement of Accounts
03/24/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter regarding post notes received, Craig anticipates a settlement of Doc. Balfour's accounts.
James Robertson Papers
Settlement and President's Speech Enclosed
05/26/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSettlement of McLeans account to be transmitted to Simmons.
James Robertson Papers
Send to Me Seventy Dollars
05/20/1797 Autograph Letter SignedM. St. Hilaire asks McHenry to send him seventy dollars and promises that the reason for this request will soon become evident.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Send the the Remainder of the Iron Before the River Freezes
11/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedThe iron received from Philadelphia will not be sufficient to last until the river opens in the Spring so the remainder should be forwarded before the river freezes this Fall.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Seeks to Clear Accounts for Several Officers
03/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSeeks to ascertain a clear statement from Capt. DeButts. Records show that Capt. DeButts stands charged with the accounts as outlined. Has not dared to reissue accounts and vouchers but will on the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Secretary at War writes to the Governor of Tennesee regarding militia
08/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary McHenry informs Governor Wood of the federal mandate to raise, equip, organize, and keep in readiness a body of militia fit for action.
Interleaved Document in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.
Secretary at War writes to Silgreaves regarding Blount
11/25/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry informs Silgreaves that all expences accured by Mr. Blount are considered payable under contingency funds.
Huntington Mss
Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
07/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry informs Chapin to relay the willingness of the U.S. to receive offers from the Senecas to sell land.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Second Quarter Accounts, 1797
07/06/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are current Quarterly Accounts with the War Department for the quarter ending 30 June 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Samples of Gunpowder for Adjusting the New Pendulum
05/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIn order to adjust the new pendulum, Leacock is applying to Hodgdon for samples of domestic and imported powder from several casks. The samples should be tested at various distances. Leacock also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Salary Account of Hodgdon's Office
10/10/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIncluded with the account of rents should be a salary account of Hodgdon's office which should be inserted in the estimate for the current year,
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Rolls for October 1797
11/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are Capt. Miller's muster and pay rolls for October 1797, amounting to a total of $56.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Rivardi's Relinquishment of Pay
08/04/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a copy of Major Rivardi's reqlinquishment of a certain part of his pay. Since he is going to Niagara to command it is probable that Swan will no longer examine his payrolls and therefore …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Rights of Indians
01/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIndians and Indian warfare; describes 1706 treaty with Chickasaws; United States responsibility to Indians; mentions White encroachment.
Chamberlain Collection
Returns of Military Stores at West Point
04/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the returns of the issues of military stores at West Point from January through April 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Returns and Death
03/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHas not transmitted returns to Hodgdon b/c Craig assumed those sent to War Office would be copied to Hodgdon. Notification of two deaths due to the cold weather.
James Robertson Papers
Returning Originals of Forwarded Correspondence
10/17/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAdams writes to enclose all the originals of letters McHenry had sent to him, that McHenry may have them for his records. Expresses concern over McHenry's health.
John Adams Papers
