Collection
42,880 items
Invoice of public stores
Invoice of public stores forwarded to Trenton, addressed to Major Peter Hunt, to be forwarded to Ensign Boote.
William Rowland Boote PapersInvoice of a small bale
Encloses the invoice of a small bale to Ensign Boote, including 2 infantry musician's coats and 128 pairs of socks.
William Rowland Boote PapersInvoice & Bill of Lading Came Safe to Hand
The invoice and bill of lading have come safe to hand and the articles listed in the invoice are in good order. The Captain was given a receipt on the back of his bill of lading.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Investigating expenditures for naval armaments
Congressional resolution that a committee be appointed to inquire into the expenditures for naval armament, along with the causes for delay in revealing that information.
James McHenry PapersInventory of materials sent to Harper's Ferry
Encloses inventory of tools and materials sent to Harper's Ferry, along with the expenses of delivering them.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Inventory of articles on board ships Ganges and Hamburgh
Asks that someone be appointed to make out and sign inventory and receipts for guns, stores and articles of equipment related to purchase of ships Ganges and Hamburgh by Secretary of Treasury.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Interruption in the Calm of the House, Etc.
The letters related to Wolcott's land business will be forwarded to him. Neither Monroe's memoir nor Frauchet's publication has done any harm nor made any converts. The letter from the Commissioners …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Interaction with the Creeks
Reports satisfaction on progress with the Creeks. Provides suggestions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Interaction and Court Martial between Cushing and Lewis
Encloses letter to Major Cushing to the President. Requests Cushing's presence at Fort Washington with General Wilkinson, then explains Cushing's respite from this order until he could receive certain …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions to the commanders of warships to protect American trade
General instructions to commanders of armed vessels in the service of the United States in order to protect United States trade on the coast. Urges them to defend selves with all necessary force …
James McHenry PapersInstructions to the Commanders of Armed Vessels Given at Philadelphia from President of United States John Adams by Command James McHenry Secretary of War
Initiation of the undeclared war with France [Quasi War]. Document heading denotes John Adams President of United States, signed by command, James McHenry Secretary of War. McHenry gives instructions …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.Instructions to Captain Richard Dale, Commander of the United States ship of war, The Ganges
Notified Dale that Congress has yet to pass act authorizing ships of war authority to protect U.S. commerce vessels, therefore Dale's power was limited. Outlines U.S. maritime boundaries and …
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionInstructions on Obtaining Feed
Miller requests to be informed of the preferred method for obtaining feed for a public horse.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Instructions for Survey of Defenses at Whetstone Point, Baltimore [Fort McHenry]
Instructions for the planning of defenses at Whetstone Point, Baltimore. Key considerations: defense of the city, defense of the fort from both land and sea attack, and the limited budget of $20,000, …
John Adams PapersInstructions for Payment of Indian and Accommodations for Troops
Enclosed letter delivered by Wyandot Indian yesterday with letter from Isaac Williams of Sandusky directing payment of Indian. Quartermaster General will not admit the charge, so Craig requests …
James Robertson PapersInstructions for Mr. Williams
Hodgdon provides Williams with detailed instructions as to how to carry out his duties.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Mr. Hodgdon
In a memorandum to Hodgdon, McHenry discusses a number of concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Money
Instructions with money. Refers to books purchased by Wolcott for him. Refers to LeRoy Bay and the notary for stock.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Inspecting & Shipping New York Cannon Offered to United States
Instructs Captain Barry to inspect the cannon offered to the United States by the legislature of New York, and to send them to Philadelphia if he finds them fit for service.
John Barry Collection.
