Collection
42,880 items

Detaching Wheels & Limbers
05/21/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyCapt. Frye is asked to assist Melancton Smith in detaching the wheels and limbers from their carriages before they are transported so that they can easily be reassembled at their destination.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Destitute of Company & Orderly Books, Sealing Wax, & Red Ink Powder
03/16/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for stationery supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Desirous of Closing as Many Accounts as Can Be Taken Up
03/02/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses closing as many accounts as can be taken up; mentions cannon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Desire to Employ Engineers for the Planning of the Fortifications of New York
11/26/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentJay never received letter from Hamilton regarding the employment of engineers for the design of fortifications for New York Harbor. Nevertheless, Jay felt they should readily be employed on the task …
Printed Versions 
Desire for Moderation and Peace, Etc.
10/20/1798 Extract of LetterAlthough it seems that the French are expressing a desire for moderation and peace, McHenry argues that it is too early to relax America's efforts to bolster its fleets and armies. One might expect …
Washburn Autograph Collection
Deserving of a Majority in the Provisional Army
08/17/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAlthough Fondey believes he should receive a majority in the Provisional Army he is currently on the list to receive a captaincy instead.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Descrepancy in Billing
08/19/1798 Letter SignedDiscusses differences and deficiencies in his account. Houdin apologies for the problems.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Deriving Aid from the General Officers
08/29/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAmong other matters, Hamilton decries the decision to waive emoluments for general officers until called into active service and hopes the President will change his mind and take advantage of this …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Depositing boxes of musketball cartridges
11/20/1798 LetterbookReporting a deposit of twenty-four boxes containing over 30,000 musket-ball cartridges.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Deposit Enclosed Money
09/18/1798 LetterbookRequests Hodgdon deposit enclosed money to the credit of Montgomery in the United States Bank. Montgomery wishes Hodgdon good health.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Demos Crestfallen or Thunderstruck, Etc.
05/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWashington advocates the mouth of the Shenandoah River as the ideal location for the proposed arsenals and cannon foundries. He observes that the Democrats were thunderstruck by the dispatches from …
Washington's Family Papers, #538
Demands Justification for Proposed Rank of Major-Generals
08/05/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of a letter informing him that Adams has appointed him a Major-General in the army. Expresses extreme dissatisfaction at his being below in rank to Major Generals Hamilton and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Demand for Goods, Indians to be Present at Treaty
07/04/1798 Letter SignedMentions receipt of goods and that three to four thousand Indians will attend the treaty.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Delivery of Woolen Overalls
11/28/1798 Letter SignedLetter directs the revision of previous order for overalls for recruits.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Watch Coats
12/07/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver watch coats to Boston and Portland, Mass..
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Uniforms
09/10/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver uniforms, shoes, socks, blankets, etc.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Tools
12/04/1798 Letter SignedOrders to purchase of shovels, spades, carpenter tools, etc
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Tools
07/26/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver tools to Knoxville.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Tents and Two Horsemen
08/31/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver tents per request of William Jones, President of Board of Health in Philadelphia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Tents
09/13/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver tents to Fort Mifflin.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Supplies for Recruits
07/27/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver uniforms, arms, etc for recruits.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Supplies and Musical Instruments
01/08/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver drum, musician's uniform, and arms.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Supplies
08/20/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver hats, uniforms, blankets, etc to Fort Mifflin.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Supplies
08/13/1798 Letter SignedRequest to deliver tents, drum heads and sticks.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Supplies
08/13/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver uniforms, hats, knapsacks, etc.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
