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Reports Delivery and Shipment of Order of Clothing for Troops
Announces arrival of five wagons from Philadelphia with clothing for the troops. Lightened the load, then sent the wagons to South West Point.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Cutting Enlistments; Activity with France
Reports the recently passed bill by the House of Representatives suspending enlistments for cavalry and infantry. Refers to activities in France.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Being Detained for Washington's Funeral; January Returns
Reports desire to attend George Washington's funeral solemnities by orders of Major General Pinckney. Expresses concern about six teams loaded with public accounts with the deep snow. Encloses returns …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Activity of David Fero upon His Arrest
Received letter for David Fero in July, but he was not in the area until December. Fero reported giving up all books, papers, and public properties to the proper officer when he was arrested. Fero had …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Jul 1799-Mar 1800. (RG98)Report to Secretary of War
Simmons recounted the abuses of Officers in regards to rations and charges made to the United States. Simmons noted in particular Andrew White and enclosed vouchers that showed the overcharges.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Report on William Milton and other Militia of Georgia.
Summary of events leading up the the unauthorized calling up of militia in Georgia to defend the frontier from the Creek and Cherokee Indians. Included details of petition for protection submitted to …
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesReport on the Petitions of William Milton, and Others, exhibiting Claims for Militia Services in the State of Georgia.
Report on the Petitions of William Milton, and Others, exhibiting Claims for Militia Services in the State of Georgia. Addresses some of the jurisdictional issues that came up between state and …
Printed VersionsReport on the National Armory
McHenry transmits a report of the expenses of the National Armory at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Report on the Claim of Seth Harding
The report from the Secretary of War and the Comptroller and Secretary of the Treasury on the claim of Seth Harding in pursuance of the "Act for the relief of the Refugees from the British provinces …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Report on the Claim of Seth Harding
Enclosed is the report from the Secretary of War and the Comptroller and Secretary of the Treasury on the claim of Seth Harding in pursuance of the "Act for the relief of the Refugees from the British …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Report on expedition to Appalatcha
From Pensacola, Gelabert reports of an unexpected surrender at St. Marks Fort. Mr. Ferguson the secretary to Mr. Bowles the adventurer, who ran away with captain of Brig Sheerwater, which had been …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Report on Condition of Muskets in Military Stores
John Nicholson submits a detailed report to Hodgdon on the condition of muskets recently received from Virginia and others stored at Race Street in Philadelphia.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Report on affairs in Creek Country; civilization plan
Letter, discusses conditions on the southern frontier. Discusses plan of civilization for the Creeks and expenses.
Benjamin Hawkins LetterbookReport of the Expenses of the National Armory
The Secretary of War lays before the Senate of the United States an exhibit of the expenses of the National Armory at Springfield Massachusetts with the fullest information he has been able to obtain …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Report of the Committee appointed on the 5th instant to enquire into the expediency of authorizing the President of the United States to appoint an agent to purchase of the Indians, Atract Ofland on the South-side of Lake Superior which shall include the Great Copper Bed.
Authorization for president to appoint a representative to purchase land on Lake Superior from Indians due to its rich copper deposits.
American Indian FileReport of Quartermaster Supplies for February 1800
Forwards returns for the Quartermaster's supplies for February 1800.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Report of Muster Rolls; Awaiting News from Mr. Jackson in Cumberland
Reports information found in master rolls. Hopes to see Mr. Jackson to know Mr. Allison's report. Reports that the wagons have departed for Philadelphia with a box for Simmons's brother and vouchers …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Report of Mr. Hillis's Vouchers as Accurate; Forwards Accounts
Examined Mr. Hillis's vouchers, which shall be sent to Mr. Herbert. Mr. Hillis will enclose abstracts and vouchers for Henley's expenditures in the Indian Department.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Report of Accounts for December 1799, Abstracts for Army & Quartermasters
Encloses copies of books for December with abstracts for the army and quartermasters. Discusses further activity for the abstracts on public business to expedite vouchers. Infers that militia payments …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
