Collection
42,880 items

Lieutenant General and Commander-in-chief of the Army
07/03/1798 Draft LetterKindly urges Washington to accept the commission of Lieutenant General and Commander-in-chief of the United States Army, in preparation for possible war against France. Desires to set up an …
James McHenry Papers
Lieutenant Deveaux's Account
11/23/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDeveaux declares that he has enlisted 25 men and has transmitted 23 duplicate receipts. Two more will be forwarded as soon as the two recruits return from furlough. Included is his account of the …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Lieutenant David Hale's accounts
03/15/1798 LetterbookHagner confirms that Hale's receipts for bounties paid have come to hand.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Lewis discusses Yellow Fever with Chapin
10/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, describes yellow fever outbreak; discusses yellow fever in 1793; encloses post notes; mentions United Staes Bank; discusses government relocation due to fever; alludes to Quasi War with …
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Letters to Mr. Morris
09/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons' polite offer to forward letters to Mr. Morris induces Osborn to forward "this", Simmons' polite attention to which will be gratefully remembered.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Letters regarding resignation of Jonathan Meigs
06/11/1798Wilkinson confirms Meigs' resignation. He had hoped to see Meigs to say goodbye, and regrets that he was unable to do so.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Letters of Recommendation Enclosed
09/05/1798Adams forwards letters of recommendation for commissions in the Army.
Stephen Raphel Papers
Letters of Recommendation Enclosed
08/01/1798 LetterLevy encloses letters of recommendation for himself for a commission as an officer in the Army.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
12/26/1798 LetterbookEncloses Captain Blanchard's bill relative to gun stocks; also encloses a duplicate receipt from Majors Kinsley and Perkins relative to gun stocks. Also mentions Joseph Williams' letter concerning a …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
12/12/1798 LetterbookMentions money forwarded to him by John Glendining, which he wants Hodgdon to hold till due.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
12/05/1798 LetterbookMentions boxes that are to be forwarded to Captain Wadsworth in New London. Adds that he has seen no order from James McHenry for the delivery of musket stocks.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
11/23/1798 LetterbookCaptain Miller mentions horsemen and tents, along with the ill health of his wife.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
11/19/1798 LetterbookHoudin - the ordnance and military storekeeper at the War Department's Albany depot - writes about the public store owned by James Caldwell and various payments owed. Also mentions yellow fever.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
11/17/1798 LetterbookMentions rations, bounty lands, wagons, and money.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
11/14/1798 LetterbookLetter to the Superintendent of Military Stores; mentions muskets.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
11/12/1798 LetterbookReplies to Hodgdon's letter by informing him that the articles turned out right according to invoice. Mentions that he has been absent from his office for awhile due to the late epidemic.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
10/30/1798 LetterbookHunt wishes to convey his gratitude for the services Hodgdon has rendered for him and also confirm receipt of the check Hodgdon sent.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
10/28/1798 LetterbookLangham wishes for Hodgdon and the Secretary of War to attend to my Western arrangements as this has gone undone for a significant amount of time. Langham is heading out into the country for the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
10/26/1798 LetterbookHarris confirms receipt of several items such as an arms chest and a bale of muskets.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
10/24/1798 LetterbookMr. Nicholson informed Miles that he believed Hodgdon would pay the enclosed bill. If so he wishes to be sent a receipt for it that he may sign off on, as he finds it inconvenient to have to come …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
10/08/1798 LetterbookIncludes a copy of a draft concerning payments and accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
10/06/1798 LetterbookConcerning pay due to various individuals in service of the United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
08/31/1798 LetterbookRequested enclosed letter to be forwarded to Connostogoe waggon on Market Street. Early delivery at the convenience of Hodgdon's messenger.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
08/09/1798 Letter SignedDiscusses Houdin's accounts and mentions that two hogsheads of clothing needed by soldiers is detained at Fort Stanwix.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
07/16/1798 Letter SignedMentions receipt of bundles of colors intended for the Herald, the new cutter being built at Newbury.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
