Collection
42,880 items

Application for Commutation
04/03/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSince the law relative to applications for commutation expires soon, Moylan wants instructions as to how to govern his conduct on this business.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Anticipates Problems with Inspection of Cannon Balls in Philadelphia
10/21/1794 LetterbookReports that there is no one in Philadelphia authorized to inspect cannon balls upon delivery from contractors. Anticipates some inconveniences.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Anthony Wayne's Declaration to the Indian Nations
08/13/1794 Copy of documentThis is General Wayne's declaration to the Delawares, Shawnees, Miamis, Wyandots, and all other Nations of Indians northwest of the Ohio in which he offers the friendly hand of peace and promises to …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828
Another Well is Needed
12/17/1794 Letter SignedBryant stresses that another well is needed since currently there is only one that is too far from the shops and barracks to be convenient. Another well is needed also in case of fire.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Announces Engagement of Alex White to Inspect Mines
06/26/1794 LetterbookAnnounces the intention to engage Alex White to inspect the mines. White will work with Mr. Zane in Winchester.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Announces Departure of Vessel for Island of St. Simon; Potential to Deliver Articles
10/21/1794 LetterbookAnnounces departure of vessel for the Island of St. Simon with the potential to deliver anything for the War Department.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Annexed Letter from Capt. Houdin
09/24/1794 Letter SignedThe annexed letter from Capt. Houdin should be communicated to Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Annely's Questionable Conduct
04/08/1794 Autograph Letter Signed[Joseph] Cranch, the armorer at West Point, has complained to the Secretary of War about the conduct of Mr. [Thomas] Annely, the gunsmith, who has tried to entice away from Cranch several people …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Annely's Questionable Conduct
04/03/1794 Autograph Letter Signed[Joseph] Cranch, the armorer at West Point, has complained to the Secretary of War about the conduct of Mr. [Thomas] Annely, the gunsmith, who has tried to entice away from Cranch several people …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
An Orderly for Capt. Gamble
07/11/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon is asked to let Capt. Gamble have an orderly and a company book for his use.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
An Act to provide Naval Armaments
03/27/1794No available image.
Papers of the Com., Barney I, 1782-1802. - No image
An act to provide for the defence of certain Ports and Harbors in the United States
03/20/1794 Printed DocumentList of ports and harbors to be fortified, provides presidential power to employ garrisons and erect future structures for the defense of the U.S.
Dreer Collection 
An act empowering the United States to hold lands for fortification.
03/1794 Copy of documentThe US Congress gave the President the power to claim land from states upon which fortifications have been erected. Thus the General Assembly grants the United States claim to the lands on which …
Rhode Island Collection
Amount of Sundry Advances
09/16/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon has been debited with the sum of $24,786.81 being the amount of sundry advances made to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Amount of Each Parcel Sent
10/04/1794 Letter SignedRequest for blankets and an account of each parcel sent.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Amount Charged for the Use of the Recruiting Service
02/13/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyCaptain Crawford is currently charged with the sum of $1200 for the use of the recruiting service and must submit his recruiting account with enlistments and receipts for bounty paid to settle his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Amnesty for Whiskey Rebels
11/17/1794 Printed DocumentHamilton lists the individuals to will not be subject to Washington's general proclamation of amnesty for the Whiskey Rebels: David Bradford; Edward Cook; Daniel Hamilton; Benjamin Parkinson; John …
Printed Versions 
Ammunition received from the Laboratory Philadelphia
10/29/1794 Document SignedList of musket and pistol cartridges signed by Mr. Monvel. Addressed to Samuel Hodgdon. Receipt indicates ammunition received from laboratory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Ammunition Needed for the Fourth of July Celebration
06/27/1794 Letter SignedKnox directs Hodgdon to comply with General Proctor's request for ammunition to be used in the celebration of the Fourth of July.
Northwest Territory Papers
Ammunition for recruits marching under Ensign McClean
04/24/1794 Autograph Letter SignedRecruits marching under Ensign McClean need ammunition for guards. Request powder, ball, paper, to make musket cartridges, along with flints.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
American troops near British post along Miami
08/21/1794 Printed DocumentMajor General Anthony Wayne responds to Major William Campbell (British commander of the fort along the banks of the Miami), who inquired upon why the U.S. is amassing troops nearby. Wayne points to …
Printed Versions - No image
American citizens in captivity in Algiers
06/17/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary of State Randolph informs the rest of Washington's Cabinet that citizens in Boston and Norfolk have carried subscriptions for monies to be given for relief of the "Unhappy Citizens of the …
Printed Versions 
America as an Asylum to the Oppressed of Europe
09/17/1794 Letter SignedJohn Jay reflects on the war, discord, and oppression he witnesses while in London and hopes that America might become an asylum to the oppressed peoples of the world.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Alterations in the Account of Capt. John Heth
12/29/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyAfter restating Capt. Heth's account, there appears to be a balance of $67.43 in his favor after sundry alterations have been made.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Allowance to the Supervisors
08/30/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyAn allowance to the supervisors for disbursing monies not connected with their office is currently not permitted, but they should receive some compensation that must be approved by the Secretary of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
