Collection
42,880 items

Preparation for Great Treaty with Seven Nations
09/04/1788 Autograph Letter SignedReports that dispatches for inhabitants of Kentucky to be transmitted by Andrew Hare. Duplicates are forwarded by the Honorable Mr. Brown of Congress. They are waiting with great anticipation for the …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Power of attorney given by troops raised in New York
1788 Document SignedSubscribers are commissioned, non commissioned officers, and privates of the troops raised in New York in service of United States. They nominate Isaac Faerlie and Jeremiah Rensalaer as attorneys or …
Nathaniel Paine Collection, Irvings Life of George Washington, 10 Volumes.
Power of attorney
04/01/1788 Document SignedPower of attorney for John Russell
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Politics
06/11/1788 Autograph Letter SignedAnti-Federal majority anticipated in New York government. Virginia's adoption of the constitution is key.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.
Pierce's account and the state of his health
07/26/1788 Letterbook CopyFound Pierce's account for money advanced. Inquires on state of health. Hopes for restoration.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Pickering released by band of ruffians
07/19/1788 Printed DocumentPickering reports that he has been released by a band of ruffians. Says he will forgive them if they obey laws in the future. Suggests that Livingston and McKinstry encouraged a party to detain him.
Printed Versions 
Petition of Major LeRoy
03/20/1788 LetterbookReport on the Petition of Major Faunt LeRoy, who served under Colonel Stephen Moylan's Regiment of Light Dragoons during the war.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Petition of Major General Spencer
08/06/1788 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of the Board of Treasury transmits the petition of Major General Joseph Spencer, on the subject of accounts with the United States
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Petition of Doctor Baird
09/19/1788 Letterbook CopyPetition of Doctor Baird before congress asks for commutation of half pay for life. Howell says he is not authorized to grant this without congressional direction.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Petition of Cosimo Medici
03/10/1788 LetterbookReport on the Petition of Cosimo Medici
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pension for Prince Negroe
10/31/1788 Letterbook CopyPrince Negroe enlisted into the Continental Service in 1777, belonging to the Second Connecticut Regiment. He lost an eye and was rendered infirm. Asks that he be given a pension.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Pennsylvania recruiting quotas and appointments of commissioned officers
04/15/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letterLetter, describes recruiting service; discusses Pennsylvania recruiting quota. Knox asks that Commissioned Officers be appointed to the quota of Pennsylvania conforming to resolve of Congress of 10 …
Printed Versions - No image
Peace Treaty with the Cherokees
12/13/1788 Printed DocumentCherokees wish to come to a friendly treaty. Has urged same to North Carolina and trusts they will send forward commissioners and supplies. If this does not happen, expresses fear that there will be a …
Printed Versions 
Payment with Interest
01/13/1788 Autograph Letter SignedCertificate taken out in husbands name gained interest over 10 years, the sum of which is being transmitted to McNeill in the care of General Henry Jackson.
General Collection
Payment of Private John Betters
09/06/1788 Letterbook CopySent discharge and certificate of service for Private John Betters of the 3rd Regiment Massachusetts Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Payment of men of German Regiment
08/11/1788 Letterbook CopyLists the men of the German Regiment who received certificates for balance of pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay to Collins
12/30/1788 Letterbook CopyHas paid to Collins for drawing out the Regiment
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay of William Code [Codis]
09/05/1788 Letterbook CopyAsks for assistance in procuring pay for William Code of Maryland, who is too sickly and lame to go to New York.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay of Drum Major Philip Fowler
06/03/1788 Letterbook CopyDiscusses late payment of Drum Major Philip Fowler, 2nd New Hampshire Regiment and a matter of counterfeiting.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay of 2d Massachusetts Regiment
12/12/1788 Letterbook CopyDiscusses books and vouchers respecting pay of 2d Massachusetts Regiment by Caleb Swan.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Pay Mr. Hull for Transporting Guns
11/05/1788 LetterbookMr Hull transported two three-pound guns in July and has not yet been paid. Price instructs William Knox to pay Hull, per the Secretary at War's orders.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Pay Entitlement
07/29/1788 Letterbook CopyAct of Congress allows Hay one years pay, due to retirement from service. Howell then specified the amount he was authorized to dispense.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay as Brigade Chaplain
10/24/1788 Letterbook CopyPay as Brigade Chaplain in favor of Plumb was retained by Howell of the Society of Cincinnati. Plumb asks that the note be delivered to him.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay and Pension for Invalids
06/23/1788 Letterbook CopyInvalids at West Point were discharged in accordance with Act of Congress. Money advanced to the invalids was sent to the state of their residence. This advanced pay was supposed to be superseded by …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
