Collection
42,880 items
Recommendation of Military Officer
Recommends candidate for military command; a previous recommendation was destroyed by the fire in War Office.
Jeremiah Olney PapersReceiving Money from the Treasurer to be Paid to Captain Daniel Bissell
Receiving money from the Treasurer to be paid to Captain Daniel Bissell
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receiving an Account and Vouchers
Receiving an account and vouchers having to do with the accounts of Robert McCormick and Tench Francis.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receiving a Credit for the Fortifications at Boston
Hodgdon is receiving a credit of $29.25 for articles purchased for the fortifications at Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receiving $300 from the Treasurer for Boston's Fortifications
Simmons informs Jackson that he will receive $300 from the Treasurer for the fortifications of Boston's harbor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receiving $186 from Jonathan Jackson
Foncin will receive $186 from Jonathan Jackson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receipt of Samuel Burchard
Burchard acknowledges receipt of pay, subsistence, and clothing from Lieutenant Wollstonecraft, pay master 2nd Regiment Artillerists and Engineers.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Receipt of Samuel Burchard
Burchard acknowledges receipt of pay, subsistence, and clothing from Lieutenant Wollstonecraft, pay master 2nd Regiment Artillerists and Engineers.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Receipt for Warrant for Fabrication and Delivery of Cannon
Meredith received $10,000 to be transmitted to Henry Foxall of Philadelphia on account of delivery of cannon for use of United States.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Quarterly Returns Unaccompanied by Vouchers
Received quarterly returns but were not accompanied by vouchers, thus will no warrant entries in books. Vouchers may have been consumed by the late fire; if duplicates available, please send.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing the Account and Vouchers for Fabricating Arms by Robert McCormick and Co.
Account and vouchers for fabricating arms by Robert McCormick and Co.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Promotions & Appointments in the Military Establishment of the United States.
Lists rank, name, state, promotion of cavalry, artillery, dates, resignations, engineers, deaths, infantry
Ac. 904 - U.S. War DepartmentPromotion and Secrets
Astounded that the General, to take over Hodgdon's position, has not called upon Hodgdon's office. Craig hopes its not that he has declined the position, although Craig believes he will tire of the …
James Robertson PapersPower of Attorney
Power of attorney to apply for and receive pension money
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney. Thomas Ewing appoints David Henley his attorney, to receive funds from John Green.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Political Power and Settlement of Accounts
Craig believed Hodgdon's removal from office was to create a vacancy for Gen. Irvine. Craig surprised Irvine would want to take on a job that required attention to detail and calculations. Craig …
James Robertson PapersPlate & Copies Were All Burnt at the Destruction of Our Office, Etc.
Since the plate and copies were all lost in the fire that destroyed the War Office, Newman requests a copy of one of the commissons issued by the President to officers of the Volunteer Corps.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payments for Invalid Pensioners
Directs payment to the Commissioners of Loans of various states so that the listed invalid pensioners can be paid the money owed them.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)Payment for services
Payment to Harris and clerk for salary and services rendered in Indian Department.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Payment for Capt. John Henry
Certification of payment for Captain John Henry, 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers, for travel expenses to Newport, Rhode Island and Portland, Maine.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Payment and Recruiting.
"Paid." Recruiting and payment. Request for account information of all paid orders.
Jacob Kingsbury PapersOutfitting Cannons, Lost Election
Cannons were received a while ago, General directed they be mounted on carriages immediately. Received notification that the "good old man" has lost the election.
James Robertson PapersOfficial Appointment to Rank of Lieut.
Commission to Lieut of artillerists and engineers.
Cherry Hill CollectionOfficers' Traveling Expenses
Has reviewed the traveling expenses of officers. Before settlement, wishes to know if servants traveled with them, if they traveled by water or land, and if they traveled by public conveyance.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
