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Balance Due the Treasury by John Pierce
09/01/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentCapt. Pierce is ordered to pay Samuel Meridith, Treasurer of the U. S., the sum of $212.53, being the balance left in his hands for recruiting and contingent expenses related to marching a detachment …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Authorization of Pay or Remuneration for Militia Services
06/23/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentJames McHenry informs the Governor of Tennessee that while he may call on the state militia for emergency defense of the frontier, he ultimately needs to notify the War Department and President on the …
James McHenry Papers
Account of William Graves.
09/20/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentInformation regarding the account of William Graves, Assistant Engineer, from April 1st to September 12th 1796: included is the expense of hiring a boat and two hands at sundry times.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Night Knight
06/29/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentCertification of service and settlement of pay for Night Knight, late private in the 6th South Carolina Regiment
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Account Current for Ensign Hugh McCall, Paymaster at Fort Pickering
02/27/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentA three-page listing of the accounts of Ensign Hugh McCall, paymaster.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
[Copy] Rules Governing Presidental Visit with Indians
02/27/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentTreaty with Creeks to be held at Colerain, President to speak at council. Discussed details of President's attendance and hopes of accomplishing at council and rules to govern visits.
James Robertson Papers
[Copy Private] Algiers Frigate Construction
07/22/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentNo delays found in construction of Algiers frigate construction.
Frederick Chase Collection
Work Done in the Armourer's Shop at Springfield
01/01/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentReturn of work done in the Armourer's shop at Springfield, Massachusetts from November 1st 1796 to January 1st 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Uniform Requirments
08/24/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentOutline of specific uniform requirements for officers in army.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)
Treaty with the Mohawk Nation of Indians
03/29/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentA Treaty, held under the authority of the United States, with the Mohawk nation of Indians, residing in the province of Upper Canada, within the dominions of the King of Great Britain.
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)
System of Accountabilitty
06/20/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentNow that [Samuel] Hodgdon has been appointed Commissary of Stores, a regular system of accountability should be established in concert with the Comptroller of the Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Rules & Regulations Relating to Maritime & Frontier Posts or Fortified Places.
03/28/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentMcHenry explains the rules and regulations pertaining to maritime and frontier posts or fortified places. For example, the President forbids the admittance of any foreigner to these places without the …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)
Report on the journey to Paris and French attitudes toward internal divisions in America
09/19/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentCharles Cotesworth Pinckney informs James McHenry that he and General Marshall are on their way to Paris so that the delay of their journey is not attributed to bad motives. Pinckney reports that the …
James McHenry Papers
Receipt of Lt. James Sterrett
09/20/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentSwan encloses to Simmons the receipt of Lt. James Sterrett, Paymaster of the First Battalion of Artillerists and Engineers, for the pay, forage, and subsistence of the men assigned to the battalion …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Receipt of Francis Mentges for sorrel horse
01/21/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentCopy of receipt for Colonel Henley, made by John Stagg chief clerk, for sorrel horse received from Colonel Mentges to James Casey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Purchase of Wood for Winter
10/25/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentOrders to contract a fair price for wood to be delivered to garrison at West Point.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Military strategy on the Mississippi
10/25/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentPickering gives a blistering critique of the proposal by some to attack the ports of St. Louis and New Madrid, arguing that it is folly to go on the offensive. Pickering insists that if hostilities …
James McHenry Papers
Memorandum on the construction of a British block house
02/15/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentMemorandum on the construction of a British block house in American territory.
James McHenry Papers
Invoice of stores for Fort Massac
09/05/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentInvoice of stores from Issac Craig to be delivered to Ft Massac, Illinois via Ohio River by John Robinson, who notes that he will deliver the goods to the commanding officer at such place on the river …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deposition of George Gordon in Commonwealth v. John Shaffer et al
05/26/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentDeposition of George Gordon in the case of the Commonweatlh of Pennsylvania versus John Shaffer et al.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Departure for England, love to the Cherokees and request for secrecy
09/11/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentChisholm announces that he is going to England but wants Rogers to give his love to the Indians [Cherokees]. Everything must be kept secret and he must help them keep up their spirits. Chisholm asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Damn All the Rest: John Chisholm Letter announcing departure for England
09/11/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentChisholm announces that he sails for England the next day on the Ship Favorite. He wishes McKee well but damns others, such as CDH, [Colonel David Henley], and L.D.B.H. He esteems McKee for his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
COPY: Deposition to Jury
05/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentThreat to good name and soul if account given to Thomas the Constable is not repeated word for word before the jury.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Copy of Receipt of Lt. James Sterrett
09/21/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentSwan transmits to McHenry a copy of the receipt of Lt. James Sterrett for the sum of $1,112 for the pay of the Army through September 30th 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Copy - Documentation of Approval for DeButts Pay as Secretary for Wayne
06/27/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentNathan Sufborough clerk - copies of documents regarding the approval of DeButts pay at Secretary under Anthony Wayne.
Anthony Wayne Papers
