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State of the Fortifications of the United States.
Updates on the progress made to building fortifications from Maine to Georgia, with a summary for each location and and estimate for cost to complete each.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)State of Political Affairs, 1796
Carrol ruminates on contemporary politics and worries that the election of Thomas Jefferson may prove damaging to the federal government.
Mss #87State of My Wages for the Third Quarter
Enclosed is the statement of wages owed de Grasse for July, August, and September 1796. The sum is $230.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)State of Ensign McCall's Account, Etc.
Freeman informs Simmons of the state of Ensign McCall's account as well as that of Colonel Pope whose men will be paid as soon as Freeman can find time to see him. There is a question regarding …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Standardized Classification
Hodgdon will send Craig a list of how he classifies items in returns and what departments those items belong to. Discussed Sec. of War's decision on Craig's reimbursement for services performed for …
James Robertson PapersSproat's receipts and vouchers
Discusses two receipts of Army scouts sent in by Sproat. Explains reasons why paymasters are not allowed to administer estates of deceased soldiers. Acknowledges receipt of vouchers. Explains that …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Springer's Musters and Pay for his men
Muster and Pay rolls; Springer's pay; recruiting money unaccounted for.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Speech to the Indians from the Secretary at War, Urging Peace into the Future, and Replies
Speaking for Washington, McHenry urges the Indians to maintain peace with the U.S. and each other, and to settle all intertribal disputes peacefully. Opens the set of Indian negotiations with a …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Speech By Joseph Brant Concerning Indian Lands at Grand River
Entitled "Speech from Captain Jos. Brant to Captain Claus Agent of Indian Affairs for and behalf of the Five nations inhabiting the Grand River, 22 October 1796." Discusses grievances relating to …
Joseph Brandt PapersSpeech by John Watts, Cherokee Chief, Concerning Peace & Boundaries with U.S.
Notes that peace has faithfully been observed since a 1795 conference, though whites have killed Indians since then; expresses sorrow that these whites have not been punished. Describes the …
John Adams PapersSpeech at Conference with Indian Chiefs, Treaty Cannot Be Amended
McHenry's speech to the assembled chiefs, on behalf of the president. Tribes represented: Wiandots [Wyandots], Delawares, Shawanees [Shawnees], Ottawas, Chippewas, Putawatimies, Miamis, Eel River, …
John Adams PapersSpecifications for Mediterranean Frigates
Orders to use Mr. Fox's calculations for the proper measurements of frigates.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionSouth Carolina accounts
Forwards copies of the accounts of South Carolina settled in the War Department Accountant's Office. Accounts listed in the enclosure.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)South Carolina Account with the United States.
Account of the state of South Carolina with the United States; lists pay for spies, arms and ammunition, pay and subsistance of militia, and transportation costs.
Governor's MessagesSorrow over the declining health of a loved one
Murray expresses extreme sorrow at the rapidly declining health of his wife, concluding the letter with an inquiry into bounty lands. Murray blames himself at one point for his wife's illness, …
James McHenry PapersSolicits Property for Robert Oliver
Reports suffering of Robert Oliver in his efforts to support the country. Solicits property of Oliver.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Soldiers Wear Only Rotten Rags, Etc.
In addition to enclosing the returns of ordnance stores and clothing, Kateisen stresses the urgency of the need for coats, hats, vests, and linen overalls at Fort Johnston. The soldiers have nothing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Soldiers from Philadelphia Transfered to 2nd Comp. 4th Bat. at West Point
Enclosed letter from Wilson to Slaughter that shows Slaughter is due money by his county. Included soldiers on payroll who were brought to Philadelphia by Rochefontaine in order to pay them their …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Soldiers and Officers Paid with Money Due Deserters
Enclosed muster roll. Martin deserted, his pay was used to pay two other soldiers for expenses related to travel to George Town and "the Federal City" in pursuit of Martin and other deserters …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Soldier's claims invalidated
Possible arrearages of pay due to soldier William Peck foreclosed by Acts of Congress invalidating all claims not presented before 26 March 1794.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Small Parcels Not Yet Sent
Pfeiffer aplogizes for surpassing the customary limits with respect to stores. But he still needs the small parcels that have not been sent and will gladly pay their carriage. He is anxious to have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sloop "William" Detained for Dispatches
"The Secretary of War requests that the sloop William may be detained for his dispatches which will be sent to your office this evening or tomorrow morning."
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Sieves & Other Articles for West Point
Enclosed is letter from the Secretary of the Treasury requesting the purchase of sieves and a number of other articles for West Point. Hodgdon should indicate which have been furnished and which have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
