Collection
42,880 items
[Rough Copy of Instructions for Paymaster and Storekeeper on Potomack]
Appointment and instructions for the paymaster and store keeper at Harpers Ferry armory.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)[Return of the Company of Artillerists commanded by George Taylor and attached to mcpherson's Corps of Blues]
Return receipt for supplies requested by G. Taylor's men. Swords and musical instruments requested.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)[Receipt for Supplies]
Stores, receipt for ship supplies sent to Pittsburgh including tar, oakum, half-hour glass, and flags.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)[Private] Request for Copying Paper
Noted a shortage of stationary, requested supplies. Misappropriated uniform mentioned.
Dreer Collection[PRIVATE] Suspended Nomination
Washington requested the nomination of Mr. Austis be withheld until he could consult with several family members. Discussed appointment of other officers in detail.
George & Katherine Davis Collection[PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL] Communication and Role of Commander-in-Chief
Prefaces communications with assumption that he, Commander-in-Chief, would receive particular attention from the Sec. of War. Washington is frustrated with the lack of communication regarding all …
George & Katherine Davis Collection[PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL] Appointment of Officers
Requests letter and enclosure be "burnt as soon as they are read". Contents relative to the appointment officers to Cavalry and McHenry's lack of communication on the current candidates.
George & Katherine Davis Collection[Inventory of Tools wanted for the Armoury to be established at Harpers Ferry on the Potomac in Virginia]
Lists items required to stock Harper's Ferry armory.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)[Copy] Acceptance of First Lieutenant Appointment
After being at sea for eight months, Preble responded to nomination request with acceptance. Requested time off to settle his affairs.
Edward Preble Papers[Confidential] Mississippi Territory
Discussed military presence in Mississippi territory, approval of President for more troops, orders to prepare troops. Also expresses concern about the possibility of the Spanish provoking …
Durrett Collection Misc MSS"Remarks on the abstract for the year 1793, contigent expenses.
Notation that vouchers for "this abstract" were submitted to the War Department. Related to contingent expenses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)"Reasonable Expenses"
Major Cushing is extremely desirous that he be reimbursed for the expenses he incurred when ordered by General Wilkinson to proceed from Tennessee to the seat of government. The principle of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
