Collection
42,880 items

Account of James Bruff
08/07/1799 Document SignedBruff acknowledges receipt $400 from Caleb Swan.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Account of Francis Mentges
03/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedThe account of Francis Mentges, agent for erecting fortications on Mud Island in the Delaware River, has been closed on the books of the Treasury with a balance of $4,494.11 due him. Simmons should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Elijah Robertson Not Paid
06/04/1799 LetterbookHenley forwards the account of Elijah Robertson with an extract of a letter explaining why the account was not paid.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Account of Dr. Charles Brown
12/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDr. Charles Brown, Surgeon of the First Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, should be instructed as to what vouchers or evidence is necessary for his claim to be acted upon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Clothing; Plans to Manufacture Bell Tents
06/26/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses requested return and will soon send an accurate statement of clothing recently shipped as approved by the Secretary of War. Reports manufacture of bell tents for the army, hopefully bigger …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Account of Captain Henry
03/26/1799 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from the Accountant's Office to Ensign Boote regarding the account of Captain Henry.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Account of Capt. Thomas Lewis
03/01/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Thomas Lewis has written that in settling his account with Simmons' office, sundry charges have not been admitted to which Lewis feels entitled. He therefore has made an appeal to the Treasury. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Bills Paid, including Quartermasters
05/22/1799 LetterbookHenley lists bills paid which were drawn upon the War Department. He encloses returns for Quarter Masters Stores for April.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Account of Benjamin Lincoln
07/11/1799 Document SignedAccountant William Simmons will provide General Lincoln with the information as may be proper respecting vouchers relative to the settlement of his account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Abner Prior
06/20/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons has received a letter from Lt. James Sterrett in Cincinnati enclosing Prior's account and vouchers for expenditures in the Indian Department. Before an examination can take place, Prior must …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account from Public Books for June 1799
08/14/1799 LetterbookEncloses entry in public books for the month of June with army payments. Notes that he has not received Lieutenant Wright's records of Captain Sparks's company. Reports payment to Lieutenant Chandler …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Account for Simeon Smith for the Manufacture of Horse Equipment
06/27/1799 Letterbook CopyAccount for Simeon Smith for the manufacture of horse equipment.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Account for Joshua Orme to Add to Books
07/24/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyRefers to list of articles purchased by Joshua Orne, agent of fortifications at Marblehead. Will make the proper entries in his books to hold Orne accountable.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Account for John King for the 11th Infantry Regiment
09/12/1799 Letterbook CopyStatement of articles furnished 11th Infantry Regiment at Elizabeth Town New Jersey upon order Colonel Ogden by John King contractor.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Account Current with With Jacob Blount
12/20/1799 Document SignedAn account current with Jacob Blount for making ten carriages of the seacoast kind at a cost of $120 each. Tredwell certifies that the carriages have been made in conformity with the directions of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account Book Listing Accounts for Paymasters
09/20/1799 LetterbookAbstract of moneys forwarded to Paymasters, as well as other accounts for various individuals.
Letters Received by the Office of the Paymaster General, 1799-1912. (RG99)
Account Book Entries
08/03/1799 LetterbookForwards account due to Theodore Sedgwick and claims for mustering milita. Notice of issue of warrant for $2000 in favor of Lieutenant John G. McWhorter. Reports condition of health of D. Thompson.
Letters Received by the Office of the Paymaster General, 1799-1912. (RG99)
Accomodations for Sick Seamen and Marines in Newport, RI
07/16/1799 Autograph Draft LetterWolcott refers to the difficulty of providing appropriate accommodations for sick seamen and marines in Newport. Colonel Frazier has recommended erecting a proper building at one end of Goat Island …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Accepting Hunt's resignation
12/06/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry apologizes for forgetting to mention it in his previous dispatch but notes that the President has accepted Hunt's resignation of his commission.
Southard Hay Autograph Collection, #268.- No image
Acceptance of Position as Aide de Camp
12/17/1799 Autograph Letter SignedIzard accepts Hamilton's appointment to be his Aide de Camp and shall sail to New York soon to take the position.
Printed Versions 
Acceptance of Peters' Draft
09/13/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNot knowing Hodgdon's determination respecting Huron's acceptance of Peters' draft on him in favor of Ebenezer Stevens, Huron offers to pay it down to Hodgdon as far as $2000 with the balance either …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Accelerate the Advances
10/12/1799 Draft DocumentSwan quotes from Thomas Parker's letter urging that the advances of pay to the regiments be accelerated. Also there are newly appointed officers in the four old regiments and officers on furlough who …
Printed Versions - No image
Accceptance of Second Lieutenancy
07/13/1799 Autograph Letter Signed"Mr. Thomas Y. Howe in answer to my inquiry whether a second lieutenancy in the 11th Regiment, in addition to his appointment as secretary to the Inspector General [Hamilton] would suit his ideas, …
Printed Versions - No image
Abuses by Officers in the Expenditure of Money
11/25/1799 Draft LetterHamilton says that it appears that there are abuses by some officers in the expenditure of money so the Accountant should report from time to time to McHenry on such abuses.
Printed Versions 
Abstract of Vouchers Returned to Michael Gunkle
07/19/1799 LetterbookSimmons itemizes a list of rejected claims submitted by Michael Gunkle. These claims are pending the decision of the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
