Collection
42,880 items

Compensation for Services Rendered as Engineer
06/03/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received accounts and vouchers for services rendered as Engineer for the construction of fortifications for the town and harbour of Baltimore. Accounts examined, found correct, and sum will …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Compensation for Rent and Caring for Sick at Fort McHenry
01/23/1800 Letter SignedEnclosed letter from S. Morris and accounts for rent of a room by engineer and for the payment of a matron who attended sick soldiers at Fort McHenry. Addressed Simmons requirement for supporting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Commissions struck on good parchment
12/09/1800 LetterbookThis letter directs Whelen to complete commissions on good parchment and send them to the Secretary at War.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)
Commission for William P. Rensselaer
02/22/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSchuyler requests a commission for William P. Rensselaer as a subaltern.
Cherry Hill Collection
Commissary of Indian goods
02/28/1800 Document SignedAsks for issue of coating for an Ottawa Chief and blankets for the use of the laboratory.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)
Commissary of Indian goods
02/17/1800 Document SignedRequest that the Commissary of Indian Goods issue textile goods for a party of Indians from St. Josephs.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)- No image
Comments on President Adams and the Jeffersonian Opposition
01/05/1800 Autograph LetterAmong other items of interest, General Hamilton decries the spirit of faction that, especially in Virginia, is more violent than ever. The leaders there possess all powers of the local government and …
Printed Versions 
Comment on Ongoing Dispute & Recommendation for Next Secretary of War
12/03/1800 Autograph Letter SignedComments on Congress' possible intervention in some dispute; recommends a "Mr. Paine of Vermont" as a good candidate to serve as the next Secretary of War.
John Adams Papers
Commencing My Salary
07/16/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDexter wants to know when his salary will commence. His commission is dated 13 May 1800 and all the other relevant information is know to Wolcott. He encloses a letter from Samuel Hodgdon regarding …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.- No image
Commemorating George Washington
02/24/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSmith reports that, in accordance with the Proclamation of the President, suitable eulogies, orations, and discourses were given on Feb. 22nd by the Union Brigade at Scotch Plains, New Jersey to …
Printed Versions 
Colors for the Artillery, Etc.
09/30/1800 Autograph Letter SignedThe estimate should extend to the Armory and the Ordnance Department and should be in Dexter's hands by October 18th. No decision has been made respecting colors for the artillery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Colors for Regiments and Battalions
08/15/1800 Autograph Letter SignedThe bearer will deliver two regiments' and one battalion's colors. The three remaining battalions' colors will be delivered soon not being sufficiently dry to bear rolling. Colonel Hodgdon should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Colonel Hayes Accounts
11/12/1800 Autograph Letter SignedReasons for Colonel Hayes not settling accounts with Henley as Muster Master. Henley thinks Hayes has been overpaid for that work.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Colonel Butler's Payment Discrepancy
04/24/1800 Document SignedDiscusses letter from Mr. Chandler enclosing certificate for payment regarding Colonel Butler. Certificate first forwarded was erroneous.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Col. Smith's Military Pretensions, Etc.
05/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton assures Adams that his personal regard for Col. [William S.] Smith produces sentiments very different from a disposition to throw the least impediment in the way of his success. The …
Printed Versions 
Col. Smith's Claim to Rank
03/27/1800 Autograph Letter SignedCol. Smith has stated his claim to rank with the view that he may be the oldest lieutenant colonel of the 12 regiments. McHenry requests that Hamilton decide on the merits of his claim so the list can …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Col. Ogden for Deputy Quartermaster General
02/24/1800 Letter SignedAssures Hamilton that the appointment of Col. Ogden to the post of Deputy Quartermaster General is judicious but it should be noted that if the Quartermaster is competent, the appointment of a deputy …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543- No image
Coalitions with Mr. Jefferson
06/06/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThe man [Adams] is more mad than Hamilton ever thought him and he shall soon be led to say he is as wicked as he is mad. Hamilton asks to be kept apprised of the probability of coalitions with Mr. …
Printed Versions 
Coal Has Been the Cause of Much Vexation & Trouble
11/11/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams is concerned about the coal that has been contracted for. The Superintendent refuses to certify the account of the contractors believing there is a mistake in the measurement. The captain of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing Should Not be Sent to Any One Captain, Etc.
08/28/1800 Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of supply matters, Jackson recommends that clothing not be sent on the return of any one captain in his battalion until the return of the whole is sent together. If any single …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Clothing for the Troops
03/02/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton regrets that he has not yet received the clothing he requested for the troops since the winter is far advanced and new recruits without adequate clothing will soon be in a depressed …
Printed Versions 
Clothing for the Recruits at Staunton
02/05/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a return for clothing wanted for the troops under Brock's command at Staunton. The clothing should be forwarded to Fredericksburg so as to be available for the use of new recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing for Artillerists & Engineers
03/30/1800 Letter SignedGeneral Hamilton has ordered Freeman to apply to Hodgdon for clothing for a complete company of Artillerists and Engineers who will be enlisted from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing for a Detachment at Fort Mifflin
10/10/1800 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver the designated articles of clothing to Major William McRea at Fort Mifflin for the use of a detachment of the First Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, under marching …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Clothing Exposed to Destruction by the Moth
07/31/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMr. McDonald is a merchant who resides at Bowley's Wharf in Baltimore and owns a line of land and water stages that ply between that city and Philadelphia. Dexter has heard that McDonald has in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
