Collection
42,880 items
Land Claims and Other Matters
Letter, directs Chapin re proposed New York treaty; discusses State rights and Federal Government; informs re opinion of Attorney General; discusses conduct of New York commissioner.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionLack of Supplies and Pay
Requests arrival dates on ration, commission, and pay.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Knox's absence; payments to militia
Discusses Knox's absence in the eastern states and his subsequent resignation as having an effect on the progress of business. Addresses militia payment claims.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Keg of Vermilion
In the urgency of loading Slough's wagon, a keg of vermilion was overlooked. It is now delivered by the bearer of the letter, Matthew Doughty. Doughty now submitted a receipt for said keg.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Justifying a Garrison at Presque Isle
Governor Mifflin lists five justifications for establishing a garrison of state troops at Presque Isle while keeping the federal troops at Fort Le Boeuf. He views this as the best means of defending …
William Irvine PapersJosiah Fox's request to visit Philadelphia
On behalf of Secretary of War, request granted to Josiah Fox to visit Philadelphia. Fox's Pay will be forwarded to Colonel Carrington, supervisor at Richmond.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToJoshua Humphreys' means of furnishing pitch pine plank for frigates
Letter from Joshua Humphreys expressing his means of furnishing pitch pine plank for frigates submitted for consideration.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToJoseph Perkins Made Superintendent of the Armory by Holt
Holt is taking a two month leave of absence and has deputized Joseph Perkins to act for him while he is gone.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)John Habersham's, Collector of the Customs, Savannah Georgia, discount of Duties, Imposts, and Tonnage
Simmons informs Pickering of the receipt of John Habersham, Collector for the Customs of Savannah Georgia, that includes a discount of $18.75 for duties, imposts, and tonnage.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)John Habersham Held Accountable for Two Dollars
Two dollars should be remitted by the Treasurer in favor of John Habersham, being for the incidental and contingent expenses of the Department of War in Georgia. Warrants and receipts are to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Foster Williams request for frigate command; and the report of Captain Barry's death
Pickering notes that although he has received high recommendations for command of a federal ship, and that the testimony would have great weight with President Washington, there are no openings for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToJohn Fleming's Claim that He Has Not Been Paid in Full, Etc.
John Fleming says he has received his full pay for 1794 and Howell finds that Britt has not forwarded the list of balances for companies that have arrears remaining to be discharged. These lists …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Betson's Account
Howell reminds Betson that he is accountable for the money he received to pay a detachment of militia under Capt. Samuel Stuart and that an illiterate man who makes his mark must be attended by a …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Jersey Troopers' Horses
Horses possessed by Jersey troopers are discussed, along with their location and maintenance.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Jaquelin Ambler receipt of Simmons for pay, subsistence of militia
Receipt of $28,622.84 from Simmons to Ambler, Treasurer of Virginia.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Items for the Artillerists & Engineers at West Point
The following items are to be transported to West Point for the use of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers: helmets, helmet feathers, cockades, sergeant's woolen overalls, sergeant's shirts, sword …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Issues warrant
Issues a warrant in favor of Capt. Edward Turner.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Israel Chapin Jr. discusses Indian affairs since the death of General Chapin
Letter, informs Pickering of General Israel Chapin's death; alludes to Treaty of Greenville; discusses Indian life; asks for advice handling Indian applications; discusses Treaty enforcement.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionIrregularities in Supplying the Recruits at Richmond
There appear to be some irregularities in supplying the recruits at Richmond. Therefore, Howell is submitting to Pickering the relevant account for supplies which should be examined by the auditor of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Irregularities in pay rolls
Informs Capt. Tinsely that his pay rolls are irregular and incomplete; refers Tinsley to instructions provided by the War Office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Irregular Delivery of Supplies, Lack of Money
Update on accounts and inventory of military stores.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Iron Wanted at Springfield
As soon as Hodgdon has ordered the iron wanted at Springfield, he should send it to Mr. Francis informing him of the necessity of making the purchase today.
Timothy Pickering PapersIron Trucks for Cannon Carriages
Samuel Richards has notified the Secretary of War that he is ready to deliver, agreeably to a contract made with Tench Coxe, iron trucks for the cannon carriages. Hodgdon should have them inspected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron for the Armory at Springfield
Mr. Ames of the Springfield Armory presses for a few tons of iron for gun barrels of certain dimensions. Ames says that about half of the iron sent him earlier was too short so it was useless. …
Timothy Pickering Papers
