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Funeral Arrangements in Honor of George Washington
Orders of Alexander Hamilton regarding the funeral arrangements to be made at all military stations and offices of the Army in honor of the late General George Washington.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Fresh Meat for the Troops
Explains that, except in rare situations where it is impractical, contractors must furnish fresh meat to the troops at least five days of each week.
Orderly Book for the Company of Capt. John Steele, May-Oct 1799. (RG98)Employing an Assistant Inspector of Arms
Nicholson is empowered to employ someone to assist in inspecting muskets, stocks, musket barrels, locks, bayonets, and ramrods at the public works in Philadelphia. He will paid at the rate of one …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Embracing Hamilton's Superintendance & Expressing Personal Concerns
Morris assures Hamilton that he welcomes his superintendance and asks only that he be given sufficient notice if he is to be transferred to another garrison so that he can make appropriate …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEmbracing Hamilton's Superintendance & Expressing Personal Concerns
Morris assures Hamilton that he welcomes his superintendance and asks only that he be given sufficient notice if he is to be transferred to another garrison so that he can make appropriate …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEllis's Statement: Confrontation between Vance & Simmons
The formal statement of Robert Ellis, bookkeeper in the Accountant's office, regarding an angry confrontation between Captain Samuel Vance and William Simmons.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDisposition of Two Regiments of Artillerists & Engineers
Explains the disposition of two regiments of Artillerists and Engineers. Of the First Regiment, the battalion commanded by Major Rivardi is assigned to the western Army; another battalion commanded by …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Delivery of Muskets & Flints to Samuel Hodgdon
Stevens is directed to deliver 25 cases containing 500 muskets with locks mounting and two casks containing 63,500 flints to the order of Samuel Hodgdon, Intendent of the stores of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)COPY: Unauthorized Military Actions
E. Telfair, governor of Georgia, used militia troops and materials for unauthorized offensive expedition into Creek Country on the pretext that he was protecting Georgia's frontier.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesCopy of letter from Secretary of War to John Wilkins Jr. regarding expenses of Captain Edward Butler
Agreeable to McHenry's direction, Wilkins reports that he examined vouchers and has an explanation from Captain Butler. Appears they were traveling expenses including subsistence and forage for horse, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of letter from Secretary of War to John Wilkins Jr. regarding expenses of Captain Edward Butler
McHenry encloses abstract of personal expenses of Captain Edward Butler, who while discharging duty as Quarter Master General by order of Major General Anthoony Wayne. Asks Wilkins to obtain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of contract with James Baker for supplying rations in Maryland
Articles of agreement between James McHenry for Department of War and James Baker, Baltimore for supply of rations for troops in Maryland.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of contract made with Jeremiah Buck for supplying the troops of the US with rations in the counties of Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and Cape May New Jersey
Copy of contract made between Jeremiah Buck of Bridgetown New Jersey and Jonathan Rhea of Trenton New Jersey, on behalf of Secretary of War for supplying the troops of the United States with rations …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of contract entered into with Salter and Lane for furnishing iron cannon
Articles of Agreement between James McHenry, Secretary of War, and William Lane and William Salter for the delivery of 24 pounder, 18 pounder, 12 pounder, 9 pounder, and 13 inch mortars. Details the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of a contract with John S. Boss to furnish rations to the troops in the state of Rhode Island
Copy of a contract between James McHenry Secretary of War, and John S. Boss to furnish rations to the troops and officers stationed, recruited or marching through New Port, Brinter's Point, Goat …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of a contract made with John Bray to furnish rations for US troops in New Jersey counties of Somerset and Middlesex
Articles of agreement for recruiting of troops, between Jonathan Rhea on behalf of Secretary of War and John Bray.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract for rations, quarter master stores, medical assistance, and transportation of troops in North Carolina.
Agreement between Robert Ball, merchant of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Griffith John McRea on behalf of James McHenry Secretary of War for provision of rations, quarter master stores, medical …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract for erecting and repairing works at Fort Johnston, between Griffith J. McRee and Benjamin Smith
Signed at Wilmington North Carolina, contract for erecting and repairing works at Fort Johnston North Carolina, between Griffith J. McRee agent for War Department, and Benjamin Smith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract between James McHenry and Rufus and Sylvanus Hopkins for supplying iron cannon
Articles of agreement between James McHenry and Rufus Hopkins and Sylvanus Hopkins of Providence Rhode Island for and on behalf of Hope Furnace to furnish cannon of various caliber, to include 24, 18, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract between Huntington and John and Amos Woodward for rations for troops in New London Connecticut
Contract between Jebediah Huntington, collector of the District of New London Connecticut and John and Amos Woodward for rations for troops in New London Connecticut.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract between Habersham and Ellis for supplying the troops in the state of Georgia with Quartermaster and hospital stores during the year 1799
Contract between Habersham, agent for War Department, and Solomon Ellis for supplying the troops in the state of Georgia with Quartermaster and hospital stores during the year 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Consider Yourself Under Arrest
McHenry advises Captain Vance that William Simmons will press charges against him for grossly insulting him while he was performing the duties of his office. Vance is to remain in Philadelphia and, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCompensation of Ebenezer Stevens
McHenry wrote to Major General Hamilton that Col. Stevens should be allowed one thousand dollars per annum for his services. If this compensation should prove inadequate, McHenry would consider an …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Doctor Brown
Dr. Charles Brown complains to Secretary McHenry that he was promised compensation for his many services providing medical care for the Indian prisoners, including renting a house for their care, and …
The Indian Collection From 1694-1822Compensation for Doctor Brown
Dr. Brown complains to McHenry that he was promised compensation for his many services providing medical care for the Indian prisoners and other Indians, including renting a house for their care, and …
Special File, 1790-1946. (RG94)
