Collection
42,880 items

Concerning account at the Pay Office
06/22/1791 Autograph Letter SignedWrites Capt. Howell at the Pay Office discussing the settlement of his account, vouchers, and other concerns. Since the close of the war, it was a matter of indifference whether they or not until …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Complete Set of Guages
10/24/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests a complete set of guages for the service of the public for which eight dollars will be paid.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Complaint about Public Horses Feeding in Private Corn Field
11/12/1791 Autograph Letter SignedComplains that the public horses feed in his corn fields every night at a considerable loss to him. Requests assistance.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Compensation claim and account settlement
10/25/1791 Autograph Draft Letter SignedInforms Captain Fenner of Wolcott's decision on his claim and advises him to prepare his accounts to aid the settlement of his claim
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Compensation claim
10/24/1791 Letter SignedDiscusses the claim of Captain Fenner for compensation for his service as agent for the North Carolina Line in the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Commutation of Lieutenant Wilson
01/18/1791 Autograph Letter SignedAsks Stagg to inform the Secretary at War that he has examined the settlement of Lieutenant Willis Wilson of the Virginia Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Commutation of Captain Sleuman pay
03/16/1791 Draft LetterUnknown author from the War Department sends Appleton the $3000 commutation of Capt. John Sleuman for which receipts will be provided. Capt. Sleuman is now to be paid his pension.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Commutation Claim of John Spotswood
01/24/1791 Draft LetterReplies to Madison's inquiry regarding the claim of Captain John Spotswood for commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Common Tents to Haskell, Etc.
08/13/1791 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is asked to furnish enough common tents to Capt. Haskell to cover about ninety men and horsemen. The men are to camp on the opposite side of the Schuykill the following morning and Knox should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Commissions for Major Clarke's Battalion
08/18/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentCommissions to be sent along, good news of harmony among troops well received.
Archive Reports 1891- No image
Commissioners to run the Cherokee line
11/19/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox indicates to Lear, Washington' s secretary, the names of the commissioners who will be given the task of establishing the boundaries between US and Cherokee territory. Dear Sir. You mention in …
Printed Versions 
Commissioner for settling Delaware accounts
02/14/1791 Autograph Letter SignedWrites that he has recovered from his illness and been appointed a commissioner to settle the accounts of the state of Delaware. He hopes he will be welcomed at this position and informs Howell of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Coming to Philadelphia
06/01/1791 Autograph Letter SignedAs soon as the Treasurer can come to Philadelphia, Colesworth will also set off for the same city, possibly the next Thursday.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Colonel Darke addresses Washington regarding St.Clair's defeat
11/09/1791 Letter SignedLetter, describes defeat of St. Clair's campaign; discusses casualties among women; describes casualties.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Clothing, Shoes & Deficient Pack Horses, Etc.
07/14/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThe shoes and clothing, but not the colors, will soon be in motion and if the pack horses should be deficient, the General will direct Hodgdon to furnish the necessary number. Mr. Swan, if he accepts …
Printed Versions 
Clothing, Etc.
12/21/1791 Autograph Letter SignedCraig has forwarded care of Captain Cushing several articles, including clothing. Mentions a defeat, general panic, and the Northern Indians. No news yet received from Congress.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing, Etc.
12/11/1791 Autograph Letter SignedArmstrong fears that Hodgdon will be disappointed in not receiving the clothing mentioned in his recent letter. Armstrong has some of the clothing, shirts and shoes, but it is not marked so it is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing for the Troops
12/15/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentThe Secretary of War encloses two boxes containing articles of clothing for the troops in the service of the United States on board the stage boat Amboy. One box contains 160 pairs of woolen overalls …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Clothing for the Levies
01/22/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox discusses the clothing required for the levies and the cost thereof.
Printed Versions 
Clothing for John Schrider
08/23/1791 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is asked to provide the bearer, John Schrider, who is a regular in Capt. Haskell's Company and has been sick in the hospital, with one pair of woolen overalls, one pair of shoes, and a woolen …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing for Captain Mills' Company
12/02/1791 Autograph Letter SignedOrder to furnish Captain Mills' Company with vests for recruits and and iron hand cuffs.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Clothing for Andrews' Recruits, Etc.
08/19/1791 Autograph Letter SignedEnsign Andrews should be supplied with a suitable supply of clothing for his recruits. In a few days [Isaac] Craig is expecting a supply of 55 suits from New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing for Abraham Springer
09/02/1791 Autograph Letter SignedKnox should provide the bearer, Abraham Springer, with the following articles of clothing: one hat, two shirts, one pair of woolen overalls, one pair of shoes, one pair of socks, and one vest. A …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing Delivered to Fort Washington, Etc.
09/03/1791 Autograph Letter SignedCraig gives account of clothing delivered to Fort Washington. Craig also discusses issues regarding powder, horses, and river piloting.
Isaac Craig Papers
Clothing and Articles from Smith & Shepherd
05/20/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentAs inspector, Hodgdon has examined the clothing and other articles received from Smith and Shepherd under their contract with the public. He finds many of the coats deficient in size and others …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
