Collection
42,880 items
Bags of Linen or Canvass
Howell has requested fifty bags of linen or canvass with drawing strings.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bags of $1000 Each
Partially illegible] Hodgdon is directed to have the first $15,000 bundled into bags of $1000 each and sent as soon as possible. The balance of the estimated $106,000, with the additional $5,000 for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bags of $1000 Each
[Partially illegible] Hodgdon is directed to have the first $15,000 bundled into bags of $1000 each and sent as soon as possible. The balance of the estimated $106,000, with the additional $5,000 for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bad Quality of Hats & Shoes
General Wayne has complained about the poor quality of the hats and shoes supplied to his Army by the contractors for 1793. Wolcott advises that he will take appropriate measures against those …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Avoiding a General Indian War
Discusses how a proposed move against "the more Western tribes" might provoke the Six Nations; notes that these factors, in addition to "precarious" relations with the Creeks, could well bring on a …
William Irvine PapersAvailable Ammunition
The Continental troops marching to Trenton must be furnished with ammunition. Stagg wants to know how it can be supplied in the most expeditious manner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Availability of Axes
The Secretary of the Treasury [Alexander Hamilton] inquires as to how Hodgdon is situated with respect to axes. Will it be necessary to purchase a further supply?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Authorization for Mr. Hodgdon's Account
The enclosed acount of Mr. Hodgdon, the Comptroller, will require authorization by Knox.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Augmentation of My Pay
Given the fatique, expense, trouble, and risk to which he is exposed, Holt questions whether his salary of something less than thirty-six dollars per month is adequate to the services to be performed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Augmentation of force in foreign vessels
Issues direction pertaining to the arming of foreign vessels in U.S. ports, which Knox considers unlawful augmentation of force.
Misc CollectionAttaching Chickasaws to the United States
Robertson has engaged Robert Thompson, a Chickasaw who speaks some English, to accompany the three Chickasaw warriors who will visit Wayne's camp. Their nation is powerful and it will be useful to …
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.Attaches Requested Copy of Letter
Sends to the Secretary of War a copy of the requested letter.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Assurance of Compliance with Instructions Regarding Pay Roll
Bissell promised to follow instructions regarding settlement and pay of troops. Previous receipt rolls deviated from the Circular Letter Instructions because Bissell had not received it.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Assignment and Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for John Spohn, late a Captain in the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Assignment and Power of Attorney
Power of attorney of John McIlvain - late a soldier in the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment - for Daniel Steven.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Assignment and Power of Attorney
Power of attorney of John White - late a soldier in the Pennsylvania Line - to Daniel Steven.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Assignment and Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for Thomas Moore - late a private in the Pennsylvania Line - to Daniel Steven.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Assignment and Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for Matthew Allhouse, late a soldier in the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment, to Daniel Steven.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Assignment and Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for James Thomas, late a soldier in the Pennsylvania Line, to Christian Hubbert.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Assignment and Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for James McKee - late a soldier in the Pennsylvania artillery - to Michael Stever (?).
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Assignment and instructions as Superintendent of frigate to be built at Philadelphia
Instructions, duties and responsibilities as superintendent. Activities must conform to public interest. Treasury of United States will make special contracts for the principal materials. Naval Agents …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
