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COPY: [Copy of court martial proceedings at Spring Garden 5/11/1798. Enclosed in Tousard to Simmons 06/13/1798.]
Record of court martial proceedings against deserters. Court found 2 prisoners guilty.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Contract for a Supply of Cannon Balls
Contract in which Buckner Harris and Copy agree to supply cannon balls to the United States government for the fee of $400.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of John Hills
One hundred dollars should be advanced to John Hills for his compensation as a temporary engineer and draftsman.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commissioning George Washington to be Lieutenant-General and Commander-in-chief
President John Adams asks James McHenry to offer George Washington the commission of Lieutenant-General and Commander-in-chief of the U.S. armies. Adams also seeks Washington's advice in the formation …
James McHenry PapersCash Advanced to Recruits for the Frigate "Constitution"
Cash advanced sundry seamen recruited for the United States Frigate "Constitution."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAuthorization to assume the seat of Secretary of War in James McHenry's absence
President John Adams authorizes Secretary of State Timothy Pickering to assume the duties of the Secretary of War James McHenry in his absence from the seat of government.
James McHenry PapersArticles of agreement regarding supplies between James McHenry and James O'Hara
Articles of agreement for the provision of supplies between Secretary of War James McHenry and James O'Hara.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrangment of rank for Generals in the Provisional Army
James McHenry had solicited the opinions of the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and the Navy on the matter of seniority for the Generals selected by George Washington for the Provisional Army. The …
James McHenry PapersArming the Collector's Barge at Wilmington
This is a list of articles needed for arming the Collector's barge at Wilmington, Delaware.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.An act for the further defense of this State [New York] and for other purposes, 27 Aug 1798
Authored by the New York state legislature. Declares that the current defenses of New York City are inadequate, and allocates $150,000 to complete & expand existing fortifications and erect new ones …
John Adams PapersAdditional Allowance for John Van Bibber
Wood certifies that John Van Bibber will receive an additional allowance of two and a half cents of ration for the services furnished by him to the volunteer militia. Enclosed is a copy of Van …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Account with the Department of War
David Henley's record of an account with the War Department, 10/21/1794 to 06/05/1795.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Account of the State of Virginia
Governor Wood discusses the account of the State of Virginia in relation to the services of the volunteer Militia in 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Account of Samuel Nicholson
Nicholson requests his last quarter's pay and rations due on 31 March 1798. In a separate note, he requests the subsistence due him as a captain in the Navy.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Edward Nickens
Certification of service and settlement of pay for Edward Nickens, late 6th and 10th North Carolina Regiments
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)[Copy] Acceptance of First Lieutenant Appointment
After being at sea for eight months, Preble responded to nomination request with acceptance. Requested time off to settle his affairs.
Edward Preble PapersVoucher to complete team of horses
Voucher for two horses to complete team purchased for 12th Regiment and sent to Colonel Stevens at New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Uniforms for the Army of the United States
Describes the uniforms of officers in order of descending rank: the Commander in Chief; other General officers; Major Generals; Aides of the Commander in Chief; the Inspector General; Infantry; …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Two Companies of Artillerists in Motion
Hamilton informs McHenry of the actions he has taken in putting two companies of artillerists in motion who are to embark immediately from Fort Jay.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTreaty with the Seven Nations
A treaty made at New York with the nations or tribes of Indians known as the Seven Nations.
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Suppressing the Insurrection in Pennsylvania
To suppress the insurrection now existing in Pennsylvania, the President will deploy a military force composed partly of the state militia of Pennsylvania. Governor Mifflin should hold the militia in …
Sixth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [6A-E2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 2)Statement Regarding the Confrontation between Vance and Simmons
Abbot, a clerk in the Accountant's office, gives his formal statement regarding tthe confrontation between Capt. Vance and William Simmons, in which Vance accused Simmons of being a rascal.
Alexander Hamilton PapersStatement by James Hodnett: Confrontation between Vance & Simmons
Hodnett, a clerk in the Accountant's office, gives his formal statement regarding a confrontation between William Simmons and Captain Samuel Vance.
Alexander Hamilton PapersShipment of Brass Field Pieces
Confirmation that two brass field pieces six pounders will be transported on the ship "South Carolina" now lying in Charleston harbor. They are to be delivered to Samuel Hodgdon at Philadelphia who …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Second Lieutenant William W. Wands request for advance of pay
Second Lieutenant William W. Wands of 12th Regiment is on visit to his family with a leave of absence. He presses Swan for an advance of three months pay.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
