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Report of the Secretary of the Treasury stating revenue and expenditures
12/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedTobias Lear, George Washington's personal secretary, transmits to James McHenry a report of the Secretary of the Treasury stating the revenue and expenditures of the nation. Lear also reports that …
James McHenry Papers
Report of payments to Barclay McGhee on account of contract of James OHara
12/19/1798 Document SignedMcGhee receives a second set of bills payable to him on order $1000 on account of contract with James O'Hara.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Report of frigate United States defects and request to repair
03/23/1798 LetterbookCaptain John Barry of frigate United States reports seams are opened and oakum loosened. Humphreys is asked to oversee an estimate of repairs.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Report of Bills Drawn by Swan (Enclosure)
09/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedReport of bills drawn by Swan on the Secretary of War from the 6th of August to the 5th of September 1798, including dates, names, and amounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Report of Bills Drawn by Swan
09/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is report of bills drawn by Swan on the Secretary of War from the 6th of August to the 5th of September 1798, including dates, names, and amounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Report of Bills Drawn by Caleb Swan
08/06/1798 Document SignedIn his report, Swan lists the dates, names, and amounts of nineteen bills drawn by him on the Secretary of War from the 6th July to the 5th of August 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Report of 4th Quarter Wages
04/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses state of his wages for the fourth quarter of 1797 and the first quarter of 1798.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Report of 4th Quarter Wages
02/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses state of his wages for the fourth quarter of 1797.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)- No image
Report No. 81 on Petition by Stephen Cantrill
04/05/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReport of Sec. of War on petition: Cantrill requested compensation for services provided related to expedition in Cherokee nations country. Cantrill ordered by General Robertson to destroy two …
Printed Versions 
Report from the War Department to Congress on Naval Armament
05/01/1798 LetterbookCongress publishes McHenry's letter to Livingston, dated 2 April 1798, on 1 May 1798. This is the title page to the Congressional publication.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)- No image
Report from Secretary of War Regarding Boundary of Cherokee Nation
01/05/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNegotiations of Cherokee Treaty with the territory south of the Ohio recounted. Governor hoped treaty would be ratified soon due to encroaching settlers. Indian council consensus settled that the …
Printed Versions 
Report from London on French Intentions
10/20/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterKing warns Hamilton of his suspicions regarding French intentions with respect to the American navy and the potential for war with France.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Report from George Salmon to James McHenry on Maryland's Congressional Elections of 1798
10/07/1798 LetterbookSalmon discusses the Maryland Congressional elections of 1798 with James McHenry. Smith's interest among mechanics and militia will surmount all opposition. All merchants and people of fortune made …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Report from Colonel Stevens
08/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCol. Stevens reports use of money for purchases and expresses fears and concerns.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Reporrts Activities after McHenry's Departure
06/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedReports activities while McHenry has been gone, including the receipt of correspondence and a request from the President. Announces arrival of a vessel.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Reply of the President of the United States as issued by the Secretary of War
02/20/1798 LetterbookDocument, Reply of President Adams to Little Turtle. President thanks the Great Spirit and has seriously deliberated on what Little Turtle has said. Is satisfied with sentiments expressed respecting …
Misc Mss
Replacing Young Lawrence with Young Harrison
12/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSince Mr. Lawrence has expressed his regret at the nomination of his son, perhaps young Harrison, the son of the District Attorney, could be nominated in his stead.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Replacing Privates' Clothing with Sergeants' Clothing
09/28/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon proposes sending sergeants' clothing in place of privates clothing which is in short supply. Though the clothing for sergeants is more expensive there is not much difference between the two.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Replacing Articles Destined for Lake Erie, Etc.
06/13/1798 Letter SignedBy order of the Commander in Chief articles destined for Lake Erie and the galley were shipped on the Ohio with the general. These articles should be replaced as soon as possible: canvas, train oil, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Replacing a Broken Musket for McRea's Marines
02/03/1798 LetterbookMcHenry requests that Harris provide a musket for Lieutenant McRea's Marines to replace one that was accidentally broken on the frigate "United States" and has been turned in for repairs.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection- No image
Replacement of Cannon on Frigate United States
03/19/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentIron cannon intended for frigate United States was deemed unfit. New cannon to be procured by state of New York from a foundry in Connecticut as soon as possible. Jay requests a loan to purchase …
Printed Versions 
Replacement Musket for McRea's Marines
02/03/1798 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver a musket to Lieutenant McRea' s Marines on board the frigate "United States" to replace one that was broken by accident and returned to be repaired.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Repairs in the Building at Carlisle, Etc.
08/31/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses a number of matters with the Secretary of War including needed repairs in the building at Carlisle which should be addressed soon so that the necessary materials may be obtained.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Repairs and Improvements to Ports
10/24/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPresident authorized the use of money for repair and improvements to forts in New York and appointed Hamilton to superintend the execution of it. Jay requested all information required to commence …
Printed Versions 
Repairing and Painting the Carriages
08/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe fifty boxes for the muskets will be finished soon and a thousand muskets will be cleaned and packed up for transportation. The carriages in the store need to be overhauled since the bands of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
