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Petition of Monsieur Poirey
McHenry discusses the petition of Monsieur Poirey, former secretary and aide de camp to the Le Marquis de LaFayette. It appears that General LaFayette was charged from time to time with very important …
Thomas Jefferson PapersPay and Forage of the Troops, Etc.
A statement of the amount of pay and forage of the troops stationed and cantoned at Greeneville and its dependencies, Forts Steuben, Knox, and Mesac for January through September 1795. Included is the …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Muster and Payroll for the Recruits at Middletown
Enclosed is the muster and pay rolls for the recruits of Middletown for the month of December 1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Movement of Commissioners, Troops and Equipment following Treaty of Madrid
From the port of New Madrid, DeLassus, referring to Treaty of Madrid between United States and Spain, requests that movement of commissioners, troops and equipment be delayed until high waters arrive …
Reservation File of the Office of the Judge Advocate General (Army), Ca. 1800-1950. (RG153)Location of Mr. Harragan's Bill No. 4
Lewis recalls that the bill drawn by Mr. Harragan was No. 4 but he cannot remember the date or the set. He believes that the bill is filed somewhere in the office along with other papers that were …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Liberty for Prisoner John Winans
Winans, incarcerated at New Prison, begs Simmons to consider reviewing his case so that he might be granted his liberty.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Liberty for Prisoner John Winans
John Winans, incarcerated at New Prison, beseeches Simmons to review his case in the fervent hope that he may be deemed worthy of being granted his liberty.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Liberty for Debtor Casper Islerloan
Iserloan entreats Simmons to secure his liberty from debtors' prison so he can legally participate in the land lottery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from James McHenry to Andrew Pickens regarding the Creek Nation
Secretary of War James McHenry writes Major General Andrew Pickens on Pickens' recent appointment as commissioner. As commissioner, McHenry writes, Pickens will work in conjunction with George Clymer …
Andrew Pickens PapersInvoice for Lead Shipped on Board the "Kazia"
Invoice for bars of lead shipped on board the sloop "Kazia" bound for Philadelphia, Thomas Doggett, Master. Signed by Ebenezer Breed in Boston on 09/04/1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Formal peace between Britain and France
Discussion of peace between Britain and France and its impact on Detroit, American troops, and various goods.
James McHenry PapersEstablishing trading houses on the western frontier
Thomas Dillon expresses his wish to open up a trading house in Knoxville on the western frontier, in order to open up trade with the Indians. Since Congress has appropriated $150,000 for the purpose …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543DUPLICATE:Critique of Capt. Dickenson
Freeman recounted the contents of letter to Howell and critiqued Capt. Dickenson's method of account keeping. Freeman offered solutions on accountability for receipts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Duplicate letters including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments
Duplicate letter including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments for Chisholm and other agents of Indian Department. Simmons questions some of the claims; disallows some, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate letter advising on proper settlement of Indian Department accounts
Duplicate letter including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments for Chisholm and other agents of Indian Department. Simmons questions some of the claims; disallows some, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Detachments to Oswego and Niagara
Capt. Lewis is asked by James McHenry and George Washington to deliver a letter to Governor-General Lord Dorchester in Canada. Lewis is to inform Lord Dorchester that detachments of U.S. troops are in …
James McHenry PapersDetachments sent to Canada
McHenry informs Governor-General Lord Dorchester in Canada that, according to the second article in the Treaty of Amity, U.S. detachments are being sent to the posts at Oswego and Niagara and the …
James McHenry PapersCOPY: No Money to Pay Bounty Due
No information on Mr. Dayton, no money to pay bounty and therefore cannot discharge claim by William [Radley].
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)COPY: Command of Militia for Whiskey Rebellion
Conveyed Presidential appointment of Lee to command militia in campaign to suppress insurgents in the western part of Pennsylvania.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersCOPY
Commandant directed Freeman to enclose document to be filed by Simmons and requested that Simmons discharge the additional Bounty. Copy of orders regarding pay of recruits enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Confronting Intruders on Indian Land, Etc.
Sparks is directed to assume whatever position on the frontier, or in Indian Country, that he and Mr. Henley feel is best calculated to cover the most exposed and greatest scope of Indian Country. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Jacob Sutter
Vierling requests that the War Department assume the responsibility of paying from its contingent money the sum of eight dollars to Mr. Jacob Sutter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Balance Owed the Treasury by Capt.McRea
Capt. McRea is ordered to pay Samuel Meridith, Treasurer of the United States, the sum of $45.01 being the balance remaining in his hands from the pay of recruits and the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
