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License for Alexander Campbell to Trade with Cherokee Nation
05/16/1797 Document SignedCampbell, resident in Cherokee nation legally licensed to trade with Cherokee Indians under condition that Campbell observes laws and regulations of the United States government.
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)
Letter of introduction regarding William Simmons' brother Lt Stephen Simmons
07/28/1797 Document SignedSimmons introduces his brother Lieutenant Stephen G. Simmons of the Light Dragoons attached to Captain Van Rensselaer's troop. Requests any friendly attention from Henley.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
James Casey Certificate concerning a mare that was rode by the Creek Indians
03/25/1797 Document SignedCertification by Casey that John Rogers, interpreter for Creek Chiefs on the route to Philadelphia had a black mare which he owned. Mare was ridden by Indians and left at Lancaster. When Casey arrived …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Isaac Craig receipt of Samuel Lewis for pay of troops in upper Ohio
08/04/1797 Document SignedCraig received $1750 from Samuel Lewis clerk in Department of War to be applied to pay of troops in upper posts of Ohio River.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Invalid pensioners from Virginia
08/01/1797 Document SignedWar Secretary encloses list of Virginia invalid pensioners, with warrants and monthly allowances, to the Virginia Commissioner of Loans.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Invalid pensioners from Virginia
01/27/1797 Document SignedWar Secretary encloses a list of invalid pensioners from the State of Virginia, with monthly allowances for each, to the Commissioner of Loans in Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Informing Secretary of War of unwholesome and offensive provisions
08/20/1797 Document SignedReports unwholesome state of provisions. Purchased beef from some local contractors. Requests money to pay.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Information on Fraud
1797 Document SignedRelated details of conversation "in this office" that pertained to fraud, John Connor, and John Shannon.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Forwarding of letter of abstracts
04/27/1797 Document SignedHenley describes how and when he forwarded abstracts to Simmons. Explains that some were prepared by gentleman not acquainted with accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Extract of Warrants for David Henley
12/13/1797 Document SignedExtract of Warrants issued by Secretary of War in favor of Samuel Meeker, Samuel Meredith, Daniel McMahon, William Chancellor, Alex Cain.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Examination of Casper Iserloan
05/23/1797 Document SignedAddendum to deposition given by Iserloan to the Commonwealth on the false powers of attorney documents. Iserloan declares that two annexed papers are the forged powers of attorney he refers to in his …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Estimated Costs for Quartermaster Department for January - February 1797
01/10/1797 Document SignedItemized list of estimated costs to the Quartermaster Department.
John Wilkins Papers
Enlistment Pledge of Richard McClain
12/25/1797 Document SignedMcClain acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Enlistment Pledge of Hamilton Lowry
10/30/1797 Document SignedLowry acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Enclosed letter addressed to Lt Peter Marks of the 3d Regiment
11/27/1797 Document SignedSimmons encloses letter addressed to Lieutenant Peter Marks of 3d Regiment directing him to present his accounts to Henley for examination. Marks expended large sum of money he received from Captain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Document on Payment
01/18/1797 Document SignedCertified payment of Captain Gamble to William Adams. Signed by James Bennett, Stephen Rochefontaine and received from Nehemiah Freeman.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Deposition of James Humphreys
08/03/1797 Document SignedDiscussed employment of Humphreys by John Connor in "speculating in soldiers rights." Forgery of powers of attorney discussed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Delivery of musket powder for proving gun barrells
11/25/1797 Document SignedAsks storekeeper John Harris to deliver one quarter cask of musket powder to John Nicholson - inspector of arms - for proving gun barrels.
James McHenry Papers
Delivery of annuities to the Chickasaw Nation
03/30/1797 Document SignedRequests the delivery of annuities to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to the Chickasaw Nation.
James McHenry Papers
Cover Letter for List of Invalid Pension Applications
02/08/1797 Document SignedCover letter to Vice President. Enclosed lists pensioners in New Jersey with amount of disability pay awarded.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)
Contractors for rations
1797 Document SignedLists the names of contractors for rations; includes location.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Comparison of Accounts, for Balance Due from Whelen and Miller.
10/17/1797 Document SignedStores, statement of account of Wheelen & Miller powder.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Comparative Statement Regarding Wheelen and Miller
10/16/1797 Document SignedStores, statement of single and quarter barrels of powder.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Certification of the Discharge of Serjeant Thomas Fream
05/15/1797 Document SignedCertification of the discharge of Thomas Fream, Serjeant in Captain Spahm's Company of the 3rd sub Legion of United States as confirmed by C. Brown, John W. Scott, and R. Allison. Fream discharged …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Certificate of service for Joseph Martin
01/25/1797 Document SignedCertificate of Capt. James Williams regarding the service of Joseph Martin during the Revolutionary War. Williams is unable to determine how long Martin's service was.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
