Collection
42,880 items

Certification of payment; Carlton Walker, Paymaster, 6th Regiment of Infantry
02/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $12.49 to Carlton Walker, late Paymaster, 6th Regiment of Infantry, reimbursement for stationary, postage and letters on public service.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment
02/22/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; Francis Mentges for sundry articles of clothing, boarding, lodging of four Senecas and one Tuscarora Indian.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Casks of Saltpeter Received by Lane and Decatur from the Military Store
06/06/1801 Document SignedCasks of Salt Peter received by Lane and Decatur from the military store on order from Acting Secretary of War in favor of Navy Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Cannon Carriages and Clothing
01/30/1801 Autograph Letter SignedNoted mistake of receiving too many of one type of cannon as "extraordinary indeed." Carriages for guns being constructed by workmen. Craig reported that he has repacked and assembled a years worth …
James Robertson Papers
Building Town and Appointment
02/13/1801 Autograph Letter SignedMounting of cannons on carriages is going forward, contracts for shell and shot have been made. Ten of the guns are already at Presque Isle. Col. Strong and his troops encamped on good ground …
James Robertson Papers- No image
Be Nice to Lieutenant Strong
10/02/1801 Autograph Letter SignedThis letter is handed to you by Lieutenant Strong, who travels with his mother up the Ohio. Please afford them every attention they might need. The party going with Strong is to be immediately …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283. 
Barracks Unfit for Habitation
01/20/1801 Copy of Signed DocumentBoth the attending physician and the barrack master, Mr. Barker, affirm that the barracks are not fit to be inhabited.
William Irvine Papers
Articles of agreement made between the Secretary of the Department of War and William Colfax of the State of New Jersey
07/03/1801 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)A contract between Secretary Dearborn and contractor Colfax for the provision of supplies for the troops and recruits in New Jersey and New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Approval of Report
02/23/1801 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentEnclosed report by the acting Sec. of War was favorable to Adams, he recommended it be reviewed and ratified by Congress.
Printed Versions - No image
Approval of Deed to Purchase Property
03/03/1801 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentStoddert examined and approved of the deed which will be used to purchase the property in Gosport, VA for the construction of a Navy Yard. Ordered Hopkins to secure the land title. Land will be …
Printed Versions 
Appointments and Stations in the Military Establishment of the United States
03/11/1801 Autograph Document SignedList of promotions for each regiment of artillerists and engineers and infantries, including name, state, appointment, and dates.
Ac. 904 - U.S. War Department- No image
Advocacy for Money Advance to Whitney
01/13/1801 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGave high praises to the quality of Mr. Whitney's work as a fabricator of arms. Testimony of Mr. Hillhouse, Mr. Elizur Goodrich, and Maj. Wadsworth concur.
Printed Versions 
Adding a Credit to Alexander Humphrey's Account
02/07/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyAdding a credit to Alexander Humphrey's account related to accounts of Alexander Humphreys for money expended in erection of huts for recruits at Staunton Rendezvous.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accountant W.D. Letter Book G Page 377
02/02/1801 Typed DocumentStates documents destroyed in fire were limited to those on the third floor and were limited to vouchers, muster and pay rolls, and some individual settlements.
Printed Versions
Account with Dennis McBee
01/01/1801 DocumentDocument encloses two receipts, one for hay, supper, and oats which totals 6-6, the other for dinner and oats at 4-0. A final account dated January 1 states that McBee has been paid in full the amount …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Account of Nathaniel Leonard
01/15/1801 DocumentEncloses a request from Major Jackson that the account of Nathaniel Leonard, enclosed, be settled.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Meriwether Lewis
08/27/1801 LetterReports that Lewis has drawn rations to which he is not entitled.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Account of Men McHenry Knows in Washington
01/20/1801 Autograph Letter SignedDetails on the character of Jefferson and his politics.
Catalog of Manuscripts Collection
Account of John Green with Thomas Ewing
02/20/1801 Document SignedStatement of the account between John Green and Thoma Ewing, currently at a balance of $1,940.83 to be paid in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Expenditures Delayed and Partial Return of Articles
02/10/1801 Document SignedAnnin does not have the accounts of expenditures, because he had to return them so the many mistakes could be fixed. Once they are complete he will send them directly to Hodgdon. Encloses a partial …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account for Articles Purchased and Expenses Incurred by Five Indians
02/21/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosing an account exhibited by Francis Mentges for articles purchased and expenses incurred by four Seneca and one Tuscorara Indian, including compensation for superintending them.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
A statement of the Number of clerks Employed in Simmons' Office
02/20/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyA statement of the number of clerks employed in Simmons' office and the salaries heretofore allowed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
A Request for a Final Settlement on Account of the Completion of the Fortifications at Marblehead
02/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyA request for a final settlement on account of the completion of the fortifications at Marblehead; Simmons confirms receipt of Orne's letter of Jan. 28th with his accounts and vouchers up to the end …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
A Further Remittance From the Treasurer, Amounting to $1000
02/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyA further remittance from the Treasurer, amounting to $1000, as well as a check for $95.94.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
$100 Due to Dr. Davidson via Congressman Henry Wood
01/23/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Congressman Wood that $100, after taxes, will be sent to him, with the final recipient being Dr. William J. Davidson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
