Collection
42,880 items

U.S. Government contract for cannon
10/25/1796 LetterbookContract between the U.S. Treasury and the Cecil Company for cannon
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)
Two receipts
11/06/1796 Letter SignedCover for receipts of Nehemiah Freeman and Staats Morris
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Two Hundred Dollars for the Ordnance Department
12/02/1796 Autograph Document SignedLewis ackowledges receipt of a warrant for two hundred dollars on account of the ordnance department for which he accepts responsibility.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Two Accounts of Contingent Expenses
12/31/1796 Author's Letterbook Copy"I received your letter of the 22nd instant accompanied by two accounts of contingent expenses which will be placed under examination and be included with the formal transmission, and the result will …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Twice Drawing Subsistence for September
11/17/1796 Autograph Letter SignedWilson finds himself astonished that he may have drawn his subsistence twice for the month of September. He assures Simmons that he will make a strict examination of his acount and rectify whatever …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Turner's Pay to Boston
09/12/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the inconveniences of Turner's request to have part of his pay delivered to Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Trying to See Mr. Dickenson, Etc.
05/26/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHoudin has not seen Mr. Dickenson yet but will do so as soon as he comes to Albany. He wants to be given notce if there are to be any movements or alterations in the department as a judge in Albany …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Troops Pursuing Army Deserters
06/07/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Simmons to Toussard 06/11/1796. [Sends blank muster and pay rolls. Notifies Toussard that money has been forwarded to Capt. Bruff for the pay of his detachment and that pay has been …
Citations 
Troops Paid for Last Eight Months of Service
12/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman provided Ensign McCall with eight months pay for all the troops in the state. Information regarding payment of various troops over the course of the past few months detailed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Triplett's Receipt Roll
05/31/1796 Cited letter or documentCited in Simmons to Triplett 06/09/1796. [Notifies Triplett that his receipt roll has been examined and the amount placed to his credit on the War Department account books.]
Citations - No image
Triplett's Muster and Pay Roll
07/03/1796 Cited letter or documentCited in Hagner to Triplett 07/07/1796. [Triplett's muster and pay roll and his receipt roll received and examined. Notifies Triplett that he will receive the amount of his pay roll from Edward …
Citations 
Trial
09/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCorrespondence offers comfort from recent grave illness. Vans Murray discussed Cherokees and offers opinion on trial.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.
Treaty with the Creeks
03/14/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentGeorgia Governor Jared Irwin's report on the depredations on the Georgia frontier by hostile Indians. The Governor urges that innocent settlers be protected by the federal government from the attacks. …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 1793-1798.
Treaty wih the Seven Nations of Canada
05/31/1796 Copy of documentA Treaty held at the City of New York with Nations or Tribes of Indians denominating themselves the Seven Nations of Canada.
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)
Treaty of Greeneville Cannot Be Amended; Regarding Gifts & White Presences on Indian Land
12/08/1796 Document SignedAddressed to the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanees, Ottawas, Chippewas, Poutawatomies, Miamis, Eel River, Weas, Kickapoos, Piankashaws and Kaskaskias. Transmits the president's response to some Indians' …
Jonathan Cass Papers
Treaty at Colerain with the Creek Nation
06/29/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentTreaty between the United States and the Creek Nation, establishing clear boundaries. The Creeks agree to release all prisoners and annex a portion of their land to the U.S. government. The United …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)
Treaty and Proviso with Regency of Algiers
03/11/1796 LetterbookTreaty between the US and the Regency of Algiers regarding the provision of a naval armament. Refers to previous acts and meaning of proviso about the building of frigates. Claims importance of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Treat with the Creeks at Colraine
03/03/1796 Letter SignedColraine is selected as the site of the treaty with Creeks over Fort Fidius because the troops at that place are sufficient to protect and give respectability to the negotiations.
Telamon Cuyler Collection
Treasurer Remit Sum for Lieut. Guimpe
11/16/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that the Treasurer remit Kilty money for the payment of an officer. Receipt will be forwarded once Kilty obtained it.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Travelling Forge Forwarded to West Point?
05/24/1796 Letter Signed"The Secretary of War has directed me to request that you would please to inform him whether the travelling forge has been forwarded to West Point."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Travel Plans
05/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedInforms McHenry that he arrived at New York at eight o' clock this morning, but is going "onto the stage for Albany, as there is little appearance of a quick portage by water, I hold this the most …
James McHenry Papers
Travel on Ohio River
12/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed general return of ordnance, Quartermaster, and Hospital stores and clothing . Weather conditions on the Ohio river have prevented over 100 boats at various locations from descending the …
James Robertson Papers
Travel of Officers and Indians
10/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPost notes received and will be transmitted to troops in upper posts of the Ohio for pay, forage, and subsistence. Travel plans of several officers and Indian tribes noted.
James Robertson Papers- No image
Travel Journal
06/24/1796 Cited letter or documentCited in McHenry to Ross, 07/02/1796. [Letter, asks for travel journal.]
Citations 
Travel Expenses of Francis Mentges
09/28/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $38.82 is due Francis Mentges, being his traveling expenses going to West Point New York to inspect and muster the troops, and to Albany New York to inspect the stores.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
