Collection
42,880 items

Request for Payment
05/07/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCopy of account transmitted in previous letter. Account shows monies advanced to Preston from Caleb Swan previously omitted from records. As a result, Preston owed United States money, to be paid …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Opinion on Colonel Smith's Request (Full)
05/22/1800 LetterbookRequests McHenry's opinion on an enclosed request from Colonel Smith.
John Adams Papers
Request for Opinion on Colonel Smith's Request
05/22/1800 Letter SignedRequests McHenry's opinion on an enclosed request from Colonel Smith.
John Adams Papers
Request for Names of Lieutenants
03/04/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyJohn Boss exhibited Stoddards returns for rations issued at Fort Wolcot. Simmons requested names of Lieutenants who allegedly gave their servants rations and names of other officers who drew rations …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Musket Barrels
09/22/1800 Letterbook CopyRequests delivery of 50 musket barrels to Robert McCormick.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
Request for musket barrels
11/28/1800 Letterbook CopyRequests delivery of 100 musket barrels to Robert McCormick.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
Request for money to buy medical supplies
08/26/1800 Letterbook CopyRequests money to buy medical supplies for Fort Johnston, Charlestown [Charleston] harbor, Harper's Ferry, and fort Mifflin.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
Request for Military Bounty Land Denied
03/11/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for Lieutenants share of Continental Military Bounty Land denied because McPherson quit the service prior to the end of the war.
Edward McPherson Papers, Mm79032425.
Request for mathematical instruments
11/17/1800 LetterbookThis letter requests that John Harris send "mathematical instruments" to John Newman for use in the War Office.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)
Request for List of Unsettled Accounts
04/24/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons examined sundry claims made by Sumpter regarding accounts which appear to be settled or returned. In order to comply with Sumpter's requests, Simmons requested a list of specific accounts …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for List of Officers Appointed During Congressional Recess
03/31/1800 LetterbookAdams requests that McHenry send him a list of all army officers appointed during the Congressional recess, that he may present their names to Congress.
John Adams Papers
Request for List of Contractors for New York
03/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons did not have complete list of contractors for New York, inconveniencing his office and officers seeking reimbursement. He requested a list of contractors' names to expedite the reimbursement …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for linen overalls
10/08/1800 Letterbook CopyRequests Delivery of 150 Pairs of Sergeants' Linen Overalls to Israel Whelen for use of Navy Department.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
Request for Letter Regarding Forms and Instructions
03/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter regarding purchases for construction on Bacon Island, NC to be made by Captain James Taylor as authorized by McHenry received. Simmons requested copies of previous letters on this subject sent …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Request for Letter by Simmons
03/20/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons noted that Mackey's letter with enclosures arrived and that Mackey would shortly follow to settle his accounts. Simmons requested Mackey bring the letter sent by Simmons to Mackey.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for John Wilkins Jr. to Deliver Mortars and Howitzers to Newport
05/13/1800 Document SignedRequest signed by McHenry and Hodgdon addressed to John Harris, for John Wilkins Jr. to deliver for transportation to Newport Rhode Island, three 13-inch brass mortars with the iron for the beds, four …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Request for John Wilkins Jr. to Deliver Military Clothing to Lieutenant Wollstonecraft of the Second Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, New Brunswick, New Jersey
05/27/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that John Wilkinson, Quartermaster General, deliver suits of artillery clothing, swords, belts, and a flag to Charles Wollstonecraft, paymaster of the 2nd regiment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Request for Issue of Writing Materials for Use at Knoxville, Tennessee
05/24/1800 Document SignedDirects issue of writing materials for use at Knoxville, TN.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Request for Issue of Twine, Sail Needles, & Tents for 10th Infantry Regiment
04/25/1800 Document SignedDirects issue of twine, needles, & tents for the 10th Infantry Regiment.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Request for Issue of Steuben's Regulations for War Office
02/04/1800 Document SignedDirects issue of 3 copies of Baron Steuben's regulations for the use of the War Office.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Request for Issue of Steuben's Regulations
02/12/1800 Document SignedDirects issue of one copy of Baron von Steuben's regulations to Lewis Tousard. A note from Tousard is appended.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Request for Issue of Stationery Supplies to Fort Mifflin
12/05/1800 Document SignedDirects issue of stationery supplies to Fort Mifflin.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Request for Issue of Stationery Materials for Pittsburgh
12/18/1800 Document SignedDirects issue of recently deposited boxes of stationery supplies, to be forwarded to Pittsburgh.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Request for Issue of Stationery Materials for Pittsburgh
12/12/1800 Document SignedDirects issue of stationery materials for use at Pittsburgh.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Request for Issue of Shovels & Lead for Use at Schuylkill Laboratory
05/21/1800 Document SignedDirects issue of shovels and lead for use at the new laboratory under construction near Schuylkill.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
