Collection
42,880 items
Secretary of War to Quartermaster General Requesting Account Against Contractor for Transportation Expenses
Secretary of War to Quartermaster General requesting account against contractor for transportation expenses to enable contractor to fulfill terms; transmit to Secretary Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Secretary of War Requests Express to go to Susquehanna Ferry
Nathan Jones informs Hodgdon that Secretary of War requests an express to go to Susquehanna Ferry; or further if wanted.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Secretary of War McHenry to Chickasaw Chiefs on Boundary Disputes and Presents
Representatives of the Chickasaw nation who have traveled to Philadelphia are reassured about the efforts of their "Father" (the President, George Washington) to see to their interests amid a boundary …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionSecretary McHenry writes to the Governor of Georgia on Creek Indians and assignment of Benjamin Hawkins as agent
Secretary at War details federal measures to pacify the frontier to Governor Irwin. Mentions assignment of Benjamin Hawkins as agent.
Interleaved Document in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.Secretary at War discusses status of stores with Chapin
Letter, informs re supply order of 1794 for powder & lead; informs that payment for stores to be deducted from annuity.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War discusses legal issues with Chapin
Letter, discusses the legal jurisdiction of state and federal authorities; mentions Supreme Court.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, discusses Indian murder in New York.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, informs re Indian annuities; mentions compensation for Indian murder.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, directs expenditures for Indian affairs; describes 6th Article of Treaty of 1794; directs Indian goods furnished for annuity; mentions Indian department.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs Chapin to make investigation
Letter, McHenry directs investigation of Wemple [blacksmith to the Oneidas].
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War asks Van Ranselaer to report his fitness for continued service
Secretary at War, acting under mandated reductions in force, inquires into Van Ranselaer's fitness for continued active military service.
Huntington MssScarcity of Officers at West Point
Rochefontaine submits the muster and pay rolls for June. Due to the low number of officers at West Point, he has appointed Cadets as quarter master and pay master, and he would like them to be …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Saunders' pay account
Acknowledges receipt of Saunders' account for pay and subsistence. A certificate verifying that Saunders received no rations is required before payment can be made.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Saunder's pay
Notification to Saunders that he will receive the money for his pay, subsistence, and recruiting from Edward Carrington, federal supervisor at Richmond, Virginia. States contract price of a ration at …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Samuel Hull's pension claim
Discusses the service record of Revolutionary War soldier Samuel Hull in regards to the rejection of Hull's pension claim and his claim for pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Samuel and Joseph Sterett Agreement
This appears to be a draft agreement designating the responsibilities of Samuel and Joseph Sterett to act as agents for the construction of a frigate in Baltimore.
Mercer FamilyPapersSale of Spiritous Liquors to the Indians, Etc.
McHenry informs Byers that he has ordered the Commanding Officer at Tellico to put an immediate stop to the sale of spiritous liquors to the Indians. The Purveyor has received the skins and the goods …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirSale of Provisions and Clothing
Simmons asked Craig to draw on McHenry for the payment of the troops of the upper posts of the Ohio. Discussed using the flour on hand as quickly as possible by sending it to the baker. Uniforms …
James Robertson PapersSale of Jackets and Trousers
Craig will publish public advertisement of sale of round jackets and trousers for "ready money" in October.
James Robertson PapersSalary of Silas Dinsmore [Dinsmoor], Deputy Agent of Indian Affairs
Simmons certifies that $250 is due Silas Dinsmore, Dinsmoor] Deputy Agent of Indian Affairs, being his salary from June through August 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Salary of Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores
Simmons certifies that $1090 is due Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, being his own, his clerk's, and the storekeeper's salary for January through March 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Salary of Samuel Hodgdon, storekeeper, and clerks
Simmons certifies that $1,090 is due Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, being the salaries for him, for a storekeeper, and for the clerks from Oct. to Dec. 1795.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Salary of Josiah Fox, Temporary Constructor of the Frigate building at Norfolk, Virginia
Simmons certifies that $191.54 is due Josiah Fox, temporary constructor of the frigate building at Norfolk, being his salary from January through March 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Salary of Josiah Fox, Temporary Constructor of the Frigate building at Norfolk, Virginia
Simmons certifies that $187.50 is due Josiah Fox, being his salary as Temporary Constructor of the Frigate building at Norfolk Virginia from Oct. through Dec. 1795.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
