Autograph Letter Signed
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McHenry to Guion, Commenting on Border Situation with Canada & How it Affects Border Situation in Florida
07/27/1797 Autograph Letter SignedJames McHenry informs Capt. Isaac Guion of the situation on the border with British Canada, and opines on a rumored British invasion of points south. Advises that the relationship with the Spanish in …
Clairborne (JFH) Collection
McHenry Chastises Guion, Comments on Situation in U.S.-Spanish Florida Border Region
09/29/1797 Autograph Letter SignedJames McHenry chastises Capt. Isaac Guion for not executing his orders in the Natchez-Chickasaw Bluffs region more effectively. Notes he will be more explicit in future instructions, to avoid …
Clairborne (JFH) Collection
May God in His Mercy Arrest the Fever, Etc.
09/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMrs. Harris is suffering from a sore mouth and throat. Mr. Bass tells Harris that the Watch Coats and blankets are finishing up for the Western posts and that the order for the clothing in general is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Matters of Paymaster
08/28/1797 Autograph Letter SignedVance advises McHenry on his actions regarding the settling of his accounts.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
Maritime Fortifications
09/19/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses work on maritime fortifications.
John Jay Papers
Major Craig's Status Report
09/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedTo inform the Secretary at War, Major Craig addresses the handling of correspondance, the shipment of ordinance, and he encloses a return of stores.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
09/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards pay and muster rolls to William Simmons with necessary explanations.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
08/04/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig acknowledges receipt of money to William Simmons. Craig also forwards an account of officers' expences to Simmons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
07/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards receipts along with pay and muster rolls to William Simmons. Craig mentions an outstanding pay account of an officer who has been imprisoned in Quebec.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
06/02/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards vouchers, receipts, and pay and muster rolls to William Simmonds.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
04/21/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig acknowledges receipt of money from William Simmons. Craig also encloses an estimate of pay and forage for Simmons.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
04/07/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig acknowledges receipt of monies sent by William Simmons. Craig also requests additional pay and muster rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
02/24/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards doctor's charges for attending to the troops to William Simmons.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
02/17/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the account of William Quigby with William Simmons.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
02/10/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards pay and muster rolls to William Simmons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
MacRea's Just Compensation
03/20/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMacRea points out that while he was in Detroit during the derangement he was doing the duty of Sub Legionary Major after Capt. Guion went on furlough. Therefore, it would only be fair for him to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
MacRea's Account
04/17/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMacRea discusses his account and hopes that the certificate respecting the contingent money proven before the Mayor of the City will be sufficient to have said account credited with $57.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lt. Shoemaker's Account
06/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is Lt. Shoemaker's account of clothing and bounty he has provided his recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lost Mail
08/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDraft against Hodgdon in favor of M. Castner for the payment of T. Byerson, merchant never delivered via post office. Craig requested that money be paid directly to Castner and if the draft ever …
James Robertson Papers
Lodging with Craig and Expenses
08/18/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLukens lodged with Major Craig and incurred unavoidable expenses. Lukens requested an adjustment supported by Simmons to settle accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
List of Muster and Pay Rolls to be Forwarded
05/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHabersham transmits the muster and pay rolls of the various military units under his supervision.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Letters to be Forwarded
09/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetters directed to Wilkinson received, they will be forwarded to Detroit and Presque'isle respectively.
James Robertson Papers
Letters Forwarded, Inventory of Stores
09/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetters addressed to the Gov. of Kentucky, St. Clair, and Col. Sergeant received, will be forwarded shortly. Thanks for handling his claim for compensation, enclosed accounts along with letter from …
James Robertson Papers
Letters for Worthy Friends
01/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Miller hopes that his frequent enclosure of letters is not disagreeable to Simmons. Enclosed are letters for worthy friends which he hopes will be forwarded to their places of destination.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Letters and Provisions Received, Documentation to Follow
06/23/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetters to several officers received. Noted all provisions received for Fort Pitt and for surrounding posts. Provisions distributed to contractor's agents.
James Robertson Papers
