Collection
42,880 items

Request for Delivery of Clothing for Troops on the Natchez
02/01/1798 Document SignedDirects issue of various clothing for troops on the Natchez.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Request for Delivery of Camp Accoutrements & Regulations
01/24/1798 Document SignedDirects issue of kettles, buckets and regulation books for garrison at Mud Island.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Request for Delivery and Sale of Rifles for Indian Department
02/01/1798 Document SignedDirects issue, for sale, of rifles for the Indian Department.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Request for David Henley to assist bearer of letters for commanding officer of Natchez post and New Orleans
05/18/1798 Document SignedMcHenry informs Henley that the bearer of correspondence works for the War Department as a letter carrier. Is carrying letters for commanding officer at Natches Post and to New Orleans. Asks that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request for Date of Delivery
09/22/1798 LetterbookJones wrote Hodgdon the Saturday before last asking for information on the date of arrival of the cannon, arms and military stores that were to be sent there in May. Additionally, Jones was informed …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Request for Current Location
09/07/1798 LetterbookCommunication difficulties encountered due to yellow fever. Heard rumors that Hodgdon removed his office, Jones requested info on its current location.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Request for Credit to Account, Receipt Rolls Enclosed
03/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedFrye encloses a number of receipts. He asks that Simmons credit his account $134.07. He encloses the muster and pay rolls but no receipt roll.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Credit to Account
07/24/1798 Copy of Signed DocumentDUPLICATE: Freeman requested money from rolls submitted by Col. Pope be passed to the credit of Freeman's account. Updates on receipt rolls, Freeman can not pay troops until rolls are received.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Copy of Past Correspondence
02/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCongenial letter requesting copy of previous correspondence due to illegible copy currently in the hands of Washington.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Naval & Maritime Collection
Request for Cooperation with Mr. Williamson at Natchez
06/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry to officer commanding at Natchez (Guion at this time), recommending the bearer, a Mr. Williamson, as a "worthy and deserving gentleman," and asking that Guion help Williamson during the …
Clairborne (JFH) Collection- No image
Request for Confidential Information on the Defense of New York City
06/01/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton asks McHenry to confidentially inform him what the Department of War's plans are for defense.
Printed Versions - No image
Request for Commissioner be Appointed to Treaty with Oneida Indians
04/23/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentLegislature approved preliminary treaty proposed by Oneida's for sale of Indian land to the United States. Jay requested commission be appointed to finalize treaty with Indian nation.
Printed Versions 
Request for Certificate of Final Settlement Paid by Gen. Peirce
06/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedJohn Van Dyck requested certification of the settlement of his accounts as Captain Lieut. of Artillery in Cinncinati. Van Dyck swore his accounts were closed but no evidence exists in the New York …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Request for Cannon ball for Captain Decatur's Guns
05/29/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry orders Harris to immediately send fourteen nine pound cannon balls to Mr Humphreys for the use of Captain Decatur.
Printed Versions 
Request for Cannon & Small Arms
06/25/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, asks for small arms and cannon.
Letter From the Governors
Request for Brass Six-Pounder Cannon
11/12/1798 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, asks for cannon; asks for brass six pounders.
Letter From the Governors
Request for Boat & Crew to Attend USS Ganges
05/23/1798 Letter SignedRequests that Barry have a boat and crew prepared to take McHenry to the USS Ganges [about to set sail against the French].
John Barry Collection.
Request for Blank Returns
09/05/1798 Autograph Letter SignedBlank returns for new recruits, request for amount to pay new recruits.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)- No image
Request for Attention to Accounts on the Treasury Books
01/05/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPower of attorney executed and forwarded. Request for attention to accounts, with details.
Printed Versions 
Request for Attention to Account
09/22/1798 Autograph Letter SignedNo money received from Mr. Lewis, request for attention to account and money due Pourcheresse.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Request for Assistance in Providing Doctors for Sick Men
09/14/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSick sailors left at Newport, RI and Norfolk, VA. Stoddert noted that in the future sailors will be left at New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Doctors employed at considerable expense to tend to …
Printed Versions 
Request for Assistance in Obtaining Military Records
01/13/1798 Letter SignedLetter, seeks aid of accountant for Thomas Tredwell Jackson, who has business to transact in the War Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Assistance in Obtaining Information from Soldier
08/29/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRefers to this period as a "time of calamity;" discusses the difficulty getting things printed. Requested assistance in obtaining "attestation" from soldier on verity of printed documents.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)- No image
Request for Approval or Objections to the Law for Defence of New York State
09/26/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentEnclosed a copy of the act passed by state legislature for the defense of New York State. Requested Hamilton's opinions on the act and noted his response should be sent to the Post Office.
Printed Versions - No image
Request for Appointment of R. Hamilton to Lieut. in Navy
08/08/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentA. Hamilton provided glowing recommendation for distant cousin Robert Hamilton. Due to his status as "foreigner", A. Hamilton requested an appointment to Lieut. in U.S. Navy in lieu of Captain.
Printed Versions
