Collection
42,880 items
Various Accounting Matters
Clothing, ordnance, and military stores should be forwarded to fort on Mississippi river. Commanding officer there will move goods to final destination. Hodgdon hopes for a full settlement with …
James Robertson PapersValue of Articles Delivered from the Public Store.
Estimation of the value of articles delivered from the Public Store to the order of David Ames, Superentendant for the use of the Armory since December 31st 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Utilization of Prisoners & the Need of a Guard Ship
In this extract of Higginson's letter, he discusses several means of saving expense. The use of prisoners, in place of sailors is one possibility. He also believes that if a guard ship is provided, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersUsurping the People of Illinois
Jones writes concerning the state of those living in the Illinois country, explaining the conditions that aided in the area's decline. Jones cites the conscription of provisions by General Clark's …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Useful Employment of the Galley "Senator Ross"
Hamilton recommends that the galley "Senator Ross", recently built at Pittsburgh, should be employed on the lower posts of the Mississippi and manned by officers and men detached from the line who …
Alexander Hamilton PapersUse of Horses for General Washington's Funeral
Jeffers makes his mark to acknowledge receipt of a sum to pay him for the use of horses during the funeral of General Washington.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)US Flag for the Cherokee Nation
Letter directs that a US flag be given to the Cherokee Nation.
Misc MSSUpdate to Accounts
Accounts enclosed, Col. Gaither preparing vouchers, date they will be sent was unknown to McCall.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Unsigned Presidential Endorsement of Capital Punishment for Andrew Anderson
States the particulars of the court martial and conviction of Andrew Anderson, and affirms his sentence to hang, in the name of "the beneficial influence of well-placed examples in Military Service." …
John Adams PapersUnited States & British Trade Agreements Concerning St. Domingo [Haiti]
Relates that the British have determined to send a Colonel Maitland, the man who struck their existing agreement with Toussaint L'Overture of St. Domingo [Haiti], to America. There he will be able to …
John Adams PapersUniforms for the Army of the United States
Describes the uniforms of officers in order of descending rank: the Commander in Chief; other General officers; Major Generals; Aides of the Commander in Chief; the Inspector General; Infantry; …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Uniforms for Shipment to Pittsburgh
Letter, directs packing up and holding in readiness uniforms for shipment to three companies of infantry at Pittsburgh. To be addressed to Major Craig, subject to order of Captain Nance, assistant …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndUniform Regulations for the Army of the United States.
Gives regulations for uniforms of different ranks and branches, etc. Describes the uniform of the commander in chief, of other general officers, of major generals, aides to the commander in chief, …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersUnfortunate Incident in My Brother's Family, Etc.
Miller reports that an unfortunate incident in his brother James's family at Germantown has required his residence for the previous ten days. The enclosed warrant, with the Treasurer's endorsement, is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unfavorable Opinion of the Muskets of Mr. Peck, Etc.
Amidst a general assessment of the operations of the Springfield Armory, Wiliams notes that there is an unfavorable opinion of the quality of the muskets received of Mr. Peck. At the direction of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
