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Letter from Stephen Hillis accompanying return for second quarter of 1797
Addressed to Samuel Hodgdon dated July 5th, 1797. An inventory of public property on hand. Hillis asks that Hodgdon inform him that the returns are made out in a proper manner. Signed as Stephen …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter for David Henley regarding Captain Smith delinquent account and vouchers
Requests that Henley forward a letter to Captain Smith concerning Smith's accounting for money paid to him for the pay of Smith's company of militia
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter Concerning U.S.-Spanish Interactions During Surveying of Boundary with Spanish Florida
Pickering writes McHenry about the situation concerning the boundary line being surveyed between the U.S. and Spanish Florida. Mentions Spanish governor's dissatisfaction with the conduct of the U.S. …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionKnapsacks, Drumheads, and a Company Book to MacRea
Harris is asked to deliver ten knapsacks, a pair of drumheads, and a company book to Lieutenant MacRea for the use of the Marines on board the "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionJunk and Old Copper to Tench Francis
Harris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis such quantities of junk and old copper deposited by him in the public store as he may occasionally want for the use of the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionJames McHenry forwarding letter on situation in Indian/Spanish Country to Isaac Guion
Frontispiece to an enclosed letter written to General Wilkinson; rationale being that the enclosed orders would affect Capt. Guion, who appears to have been posted to Fort Washington, but that the …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionJames McHenry forwarding letter concerning orders to Isaac Guion
McHenry forwards to Guion letters written 9th and 10th of June to General Wilkinson, presumably concerning Guion's deployment to make the rounds of posts in territory claimed by both Indians and …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionItems for Algerine Frigate
Orders to deliver Russian duck and cordage for Algerian frigate being built in Portsmouth, N.H.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndInterpreter to the Choctaw Nation
McHenry orders the recipient to provide his services as interpeter to the Choctaw nation to the Commanding Officer of the detachment sent to take possession of the post at Walnut Hills lately occupied …
Timothy Pickering PapersIntelligence on Planned Indian Attack
Discloses intelligence regarding plans of Indians, with British involvement, to attack from Canada. Assistance from Spain against British offered. Evacuation of posts delayed.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Instructions to Capt. Guion Concerning Management of U.S. Posts in U.S.-Florida Border Region
Directs Capt. Guion to see that the terms of the treaty with Spain concerning the border region between the U.S. and Spanish Florida are enforced. Specifically mentions: keeping Indians under U.S. …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionInstructions for Acting Clothier General
Gives Wallington his instructions as Acting Clothier General. These dictate how the clothing is to be receipted for and how it is to be delivered (to paymasters or other senior officers of each …
John Wallington MSSInformation on Mr. Pollard
Nourse wishes to give the Secretary of the Treasury information realtive to Mr. Pollard prior to any arrangement which might lead to Pollard's introduction to the Treasury Department. Hodgdon is asked …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inclusion of Marquee with Waggon
Orders to deliver tent to McHenry; men moving family out of Philadelphia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndImpeachment of a Concealed Enemy
Enclosed to Governor Sevier are official papers that expose the criminality of an individual whose is unworthy of his seat in the Senate from which he has been expelled. He is also being impeached by …
Timothy Pickering PapersIllegal settlement on the western frontier
Pickering informs McHenry about a letter he received from Kentucky on a possible forced settlement at the Muscle Shoals. 1000 men were said to be ready to proceed, but Pickering firmly believes that …
James McHenry PapersHowitzers for the Revenue Cutter "Virginia"
Harris is asked to deliver four iron howitizers to Captain Francis Bright for the use of the revenue cutter "Virginia," for which Bright is to be held accountable.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionHand Grenades for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is asked to deliver two hundred hand grenades to Tench Francis for the use of the Frigate "Constellation."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionGeneral Return of Brass & Iron Ordnance
Hodgdon is directed to furnish McHenry with a general return and the location of all the brass and iron ordnance that is the property of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Regulations and an Invariable Pay
McHenry informs Simmons that he is awaiting the regulations regarding the pay of Marines, Seamen, Petty Officers, and Midshipmen which will be forwarded so that Simmons can discharge his duties.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Garrison to take over evacuated Spanish Post
Notification that Pope would move with troops to take over evacuated Spanish post.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Garrison flags at Newport fortifications
Directs two garrison flags to be sent to Captain Elliott, who is preparing to embark for Newport, Rhode Island in order to take command of the fortifications there.
James McHenry PapersFurther Instructions to Isaac Guion on U.S.-Spanish Florida Border Situation
Encloses several letters for the edification of Capt. Guion on the ongoing diplomatic situation regarding the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region, and enjoins him to keep the peace and care for his …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionFrench attitudes toward Americans during the Quasi-War
Secretary of State Timothy Pickering expresses regret to Secretary of War James McHenry that his letter was prematurely published by the Pittsburgh newspaper. Pickering then reports that a source …
James McHenry PapersForwarding Receipt for Bounty Paid
Forwards duplicate receipt of last bounty paid.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
