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Enclosed Account of Capt. Greaton, with Requests
Greaton submits his accounts for pay and subsistence. There is no contract in Boston, and he wants to know how to receive rations for his servant. He wants to submit a power of attorney so his …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Account of Capt. Greaton, with Details
Greaton encloses accounts for himself and John Ramsey for January 1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Duties and Punishment of Artificers, Enlistments of Capt. Kalteisen
Spafford's pay expended in pursuit of said soldier due to his desertion. Future muster rolls to contain trade or occupation of ever artificer in the corps, punishment for those tradesmen who do not …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Dutch naval defeat to the British
The U.S. Minister to the Netherlands describes the Dutch naval defeat by the British and the repercussions of Adams' letter to the French, which he says has caused "undisguised resentment in the …
James McHenry PapersDUPLICATE: Request for Recruiting Money
Swan declined order to remain at Fort Washington, Ensign Chandler obliged to assume duties. Appropriation of money made for recruiting, expended on the artillery, dragoonry, and the detachment to the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Draft for $1000 in Favor of Hugh McClure
Enclosed is Matthew Ernest's draft on Hodgdon for one thousand dollars drawn in favor of Hugh McClure that Hodgdon is asked to accept and return to Meeker.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Doctor Scandella
Mentioned arrival of Doctor Scandella, notable scientist, who will replace Doc. Brown who is detained in Canada with a broken leg. Orders to sell pack horse transporting receipts enclosed.
James Robertson PapersDisqualified recruits
Circular letter from the Secretary at War - states that in many instances, upon examination, certain recruits have been shown to be entirely disqualified from service by age or infirmities.
William Rowland Boote PapersDispute over Account, Money Due United States
Henley is upset by the suggestion that he owes the War Department money. He carefully lays out his accounts since 1792, and asserts he only ever received his pay and not money for any other purpose.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discussion of U.S. and British Land Claims Around Detroit
Discusses use of land at the site of the town of Detroit, including original British plans for the site. Discusses a shipyard there, etc.
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Shipyard, Masts & Yardarms for Frigate, & Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses blocks at yard; discusses masts and yard arms re Frigate; discusses dimensions of Frigate; advises re receiving iron; mentions Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Removal of War Office & Illness of Secretary of War
Letter, mentions McHenry illness; mentions removal of War Office.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Recent Quartermaster Affairs, Including Power of Attorney to Draw Money to Honor Bills
Forwards to Hodgdon power of attorney to receive money from the Treasury to meet the bills sent from the Quartermaster Department. Also forwards Quartermaster Department cost estimates for March …
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Payment for Frigate Construction & Algerian Frigate
Letter, asks for Wolcott's opinion; discusses mode of payment for Frigate construction; alludes to Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Legislative Provision
Discussion of legislative provision. References Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Response to request. Mentions peace efforts and treaties. Expresses opinions about US action.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Discusses international affairs. Explores ideas of justice. Reports interactions with diplomats.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Discussion of international affairs and different types of governments. Mentions treaties, sovereignty, indivisibility, etc. Refers to people and locations and various military and political …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of International Affairs
Reports experience with W. Adams. Writes about international affairs and diplomatic causes. Gives opinion on President and Vice President. Reports exchange with Col. Pickering.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Frigate Armament, Especially Grape Shot & Ball Shot
Letter, discusses armaments for Frigate; discusses grape shot cannisters; discusses ball shot for cannon.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Finances for Frigate Constitution, & Shipboard Cannon Batteries
Letter, discusses funds for Frigate Constitution; encloses statement of funds for Frigate Constitution; mentions Congress; asks for cannon for upper battery.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Correspondence from & Quartermaster Duties for Frontier Forts
Discusses correspondence from Forts Defiance and Washington, including an account of the disappearance of several men, who are feared to be dead. References the Quartermaster Department's …
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Chickosaw Treaties, Surrender of Indian Land
Refers to Indian land negotiations over lumber and river access. Discussion of subject rights and protections. Mentions treaty with Chickasaws. Refers to Indians surrendering rights to land.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Arrangements for Supply of Western Posts
Discusses arrangements for freight transport as it pertains to supplying specific posts, including Pittsburgh, Oswego, and Forts Randall and Franklin.
John Wilkins Papers
