Collection
42,880 items
Authorization for Governor to Transmit Papers to Secretary of War
Authorizes the Governor of Kentucky to contact the Secretary of War directly for assistance in instances where no provision has been made for the defense of the state's frontier.
Arthur Lee PapersAttorney General responds to legal inquiry made by Secretary at War
Document, discusses state claims on Indian lands; discusses State rights and Federal government; informs re Constitutional powers; discusses Congress; discusses United States Constitution.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionAttending to Mrs. Skinner's Illness, Etc.
Skinner received a letter informing him that his wife was very sick so he had to leave his business with a friend so he could rush to her side.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Assurances of Proper Account and Receipt Submission
Letter, mentions arrival of Dr. Gillasspy and discusses his account for subsistence.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Assignment and Power of Attorney
Power of attorney of Christopher O'Neal - late a soldier in the Pennsylvania Line or James Decorcy, his "trusting and loving friend."
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Artillery Clothing to be Sent to West Point
Stagg lists a number of articles of artillary clothing that should be packed up and sent to West Point along with the articles that have already been ordered for that place and which are to go by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles to be Made & Purchased for the Ordnance Department
The Treasurer has remitted to Gorham a sum to be transmitted to John Bryant on account of the Ordnance Department for repairs and articles directed to be made and purchased by the President of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles to be Made & Purchased for the Ordnance Department
The Treasurer has remitted to Nathaniel Gorham a sum to be transmitted to Bryant on account of the Ordnance Department for repairs and articles directed to be made and purchased by the President of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles of Treaty Negotiations
Timothy Pickering - interim Secretary of War - provides General Wayne with instructions relative to the approaching treaty with the Indians.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Articles for West Point
The articles on the enclosed list should be packed up and transported to West Point. Hodgdon is asked to make a return of the articles not in the store so that they can be purchased by the Purveyor.
Timothy Pickering PapersArticles for Mr. Humphreys, the Constructor
The articles issued from the public stores for the frigate building at Philadelphia are needed immediately so they will be hastily delivered on the orders of Mr. Humphreys, the constructor.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles Bound for Charleston
Pickering directs Hodgdon to to pack up and transport to Charleston, South Carolina the listed articles. They should be addressed to Governor Arnoldus Vanderhorst and shipped on the first vessel bound …
Timothy Pickering PapersArrival of Mrs. Pike and Goods
Mrs. Pike and children arrived by wagon. Receipt and black horse returned with waggoner; John Poor. Request to pay Barker brothers receipt and charge to QM Department. Request for more nail rods.
James Robertson PapersArrival of Mail
Letter and money in possession of T. Woodson; anticipated arrival.
James Robertson PapersArrival of copper for use of frigate construction at New York
Pickering informs John Blagge, Naval Agent at New York, that a load of copper from Liverpool is arriving on the Ship Neptune. Articles are destined for frigate building.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToArrival of "The Twins" in Connecticut
Huntington refers to a letter from Pickering, and states that they have received the ship, The Twins, which has "escaped" from the Delaware River. Assures him that no action contrary to the laws of …
William Griswold Lane, #189Arrival at Fort, Further Travel Unsafe
Haskell has arrived at Pittsburgh. He expects to be detained as not only is the water too low for most boats but there are not sufficient men to form an escort for him.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Arms and Ammunition for Ohio County
Request for arms and ammunition answered, supplies to be sent to Ohio County.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersArmiing the Corps of Artillery
With the idea of arming the Corps of Artillery with guns of the French model, Pickering has decided to use the existing barrels and locks with bayonets adapted for the purpose. Mr. Nicholson should …
Timothy Pickering PapersApproving Talbot's plan for preserving planks
Pickering approves of Talbot's plan for preserving the planks in salt water and states that he assumes there are no worms in the water to injure the wood.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Appropriations for the Naval Department
Wolcott discusses the appropriations for the Naval Department including sums for the building of frigates and the equipping of gallies. Considering the increase in prices, it might be necessary to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
