Autograph Letter Signed
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Recruits for the western frontier
10/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDirects Henry Glenn to join Philip Schuyler in taking charge of a party of recruits for the western frontier.
James McHenry Papers
Recruiting orders
07/27/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from the Secretary of War to Ensign Boote regarding recruits enlisted at New Brunswick, New Jersey.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Recruiting money and receipts
09/23/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRequests more money for the recruiting service. Cover letter for receipts of persons listed. Cited in Simmons to Boote, 09/25/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Recruiting Account & Vouchers
10/17/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMorris transmits his recruiting account and vouchers along with an account current, by which it will appear that the money he was charged for the recruiting service has been expended by Lt. Dyson, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Recount of Credits and Accounts at West Point
04/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHale summarized account information for Cudworth, Mr. Joseph Cr[annoh], David Clifford, and Mr. Nichols.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Records and Transportation
08/11/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNumber of returns processed by the Quartermaster General's office seen as numerous, expressed possibility that returns requested by E. Turner might not be processed. Craig applied to Hodgdon for …
James Robertson Papers
Recommending a Replacement for Lewis, the Messenger
09/11/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSince McHenry's messenger Lewis has been killed by the yellow fever (or ague), Wolcott recommends, as a replacement for Lewis, William Markwert who has been highly recommended by Mr. Borrows [?].
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Recommending a consular candidate
05/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRecommends a consular candidate to France.
James McHenry Papers
Recommended Appointment in the Medical Line
07/11/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHenry Wells, a pupil of Dr. Buchanan and Moale, wants an appointment in the medical line on board the frigate being built at Baltimore. Wells has been studying medicine for four years and is well …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Recommendations of Mister Pollard
10/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Pollard has the opportunity to procure a situation in the Treasury Department and has need of the recommendation written for him by the late John Wilcox so it can be presented to the Secretary. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Recommendations & Suggestions Concerning French Hostility
05/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses current poor relations with France, the poor effect of this on trade. Advises that the wisdom of all the governmental branches may be needed to resolve the situation, and that good …
John Adams Papers
Recommendation of Doctor Balfour
11/06/1797 Autograph Letter SignedTruxton reaffirms his recommendation of Doctor Balfour for the position of Surgeon on the frigate "Constellation." He notes that he has received a letter from General Wilkinson who also speaks of …
Sara Henderson Smith Papers.
Recollection of Accounts Kept by Mr. Swan
03/07/1797 Autograph Letter SignedExpressed disappointment that his application for his account information to J. Howell and request for money (to replace that which was stolen from the public stores) had not arrived. Additional …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Recent Bills Drawn & General Return of Expenditures
08/17/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLists recent bills drawn, which may be intended for fortifications at Detroit and Michilimackinac. Promises to send a general return of expenditures, as well as an estimate of expenditures for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Received: Blank Rolls, Notification of Pay Stoppage
03/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedList of items received by Stagg. Included blank muster, pay, and receipt rolls. Notification about the payment of J. Kilty, Morris. H. Bayford currently confined, his pay withheld. Requested …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Received Clothing & Arms but No Canteens & Knapsacks
08/24/1797 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams has received from Captain Benjamin Law the two boxes of public clothing and arms. The invoice was correct but no canteens or knapsacks were sent and he wonders whether the omission was …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Receipts to be examined
10/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Ensign Boote that the duplicate receipts for bounty paid recruits will be examined.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Receipts sent to the War Office
09/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter for receipts for money paid by Boote with a list the persons paid. Cited in Simmons to Boote, 10/02/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipts sent to the War Office
09/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter for receipts for money paid by Boote with a list the persons paid. Cited in Simmons to Boote, 09/18/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipts sent to the War Office
09/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter for receipts for money paid by Boote with a list the persons paid. Cited in Simmons to Boote, 09/12/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipts sent to the War Office
09/02/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter for receipts for money paid by Boote with a list the persons paid. Mentions money paid for pursuit of deserters. Cited in Simmons to Boote, 09/05/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipts received
08/21/1797 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing receipts for bounties paid.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Receipts received
12/26/1797 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing three receipts for bounty paid recruits.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Receipts received
12/19/1797 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing five receipts for bounty.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Receipts received
12/12/1797 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing receipts for bounty, along with the muster and pay rolls.
William Rowland Boote Papers
