Letterbook
5102 documents
Discussion of Indian Affairs with Creeks
Refers to recent conference between Six Nations and American representatives. Outlines treaty establishing boundary and trade. Refers to murder of Indians by Harrison. Refers to instructions of the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Expenditures in Quartermaster, Indian & Hospital Departments
Mentions making up a list of probable expenditures in the Quartermaster's Department for July-September 1796, as well as those in the Indian and Hospital Departments. Discusses present and future …
John Wilkins PapersDirection on the proper use and sizes of bolts for frigate construction
Appears to be guidance on the appropriate sizes of bolts for frigate building. If no copper bolts of the proper size can be found, they may be made from the cuttings of the large bolts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCourt Martial at West Point
Discusses with the Secretary of War the sentence at a court martial for three men at the garrison at West Point, whereby they will be required to reimburse out of their pay for clothing and arms.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Correspondence with the West Point Paymaster
Instructs Freeman, Paymaster at West Point, to pay the bounty due to Andrew Simpson and Abraham Sykes. Instructs Freeman to send funds to the Corps for pay and forage, and to pass the remaining …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Contract for construction of 36 gun frigate by James Hackett
McHenry informs Fox that contract for construction of 36 gun frigate will be assigned to James Hackett, who should begin making preparations. Expectation is ten months to completion. Has communicated …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToConsent that diagonal riders be omitted
Based on Truxton's experience, McHenry consents that the diagonal riders on the frigate be omitted.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToConfirms Receipt of Vouchers
Informs Lt. Hale at West Point that the office received his letter enclosing vouchers. Discusses a deserter who has been apprehended.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Vouchers
Acknowledges the receipt of Fleming's letter enclosing vouchers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Muster and Pay Rolls
Informs Capt. Kalteisen at Charleston that the office has received his muster and pay rolls. Also informs Kalteisen that he will receive 716 dollars from Charleston Supervisor Daniel Stevens. He must …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Letters
Acknowledges the receipt of Col. Rochefontaine's letters enclosing regulations of the Corps of Artillerists & Engineers and accounts. Also discusses paymaster Nehemiah Freeman.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Letter
Acknowledges the receipt of Craig's letter by the War Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Letter
Informs Carrington that the War Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing his account on commissions.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Letter
Informs Capt. Morris that the office has received his letter and that funds have been sent to Sophia Roberts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms receipt of letter
Acknowledges receiving Kilty's letter enclosing his account current.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Enclosures
Informs Ensign Martin that his letter enclosing sundry muster, pay and receipt rolls, which after examination will be passed to his credit.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Enclosures
Informs Capt. Turner in Boston that the office has received his letter enclosing his account of pay and subsistence.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Enclosures
Informs Major Haskell that the office has received his letters enclosing the receipt of Caleb Swan and Haskell's account current.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Account
Informs Langham that the office has received his letter enclosing his account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Confirms Receipt of Account
Informs Daniel Stevens, Supervisor at Charleston, that the letter enclosing his account current has been received by the office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning Payments and Vouchers
Letter from the War Accountant's Office concerning payments and vouchers in relation to Nehemiah Freeman.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning Militia Claims
The Secretary of War has reached a decision on the claims of the militia, and the money will be sent as soon as possibly to Stevens in Charleston.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning Estimates and Account Information
Sends a copy of his last letter in reply to Holt's estimates for November and December 1795. The duplicate enclosed post notes and Hagner asks for confirmation when they arrive.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Complaints of Discharged Soliders
Addresses complaints made to the War Accountant's Office from discharged soldiers concerning pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
