Collection
42,880 items

Report on the State of Naval Equipment and Frigate Construction to House Committee
01/13/1796 LetterbookEstimate is signed by Humphreys, Francis, Truxton and Fox. Exclusive of men and provisions, estimate $453,272 to complete six frigates. Estimate $120 per ton. Quantities listed as most essential and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Report on the frigate "United States"
12/23/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReport on the state of the frigate "United States," now building in the port of Philadelphia. The frigate will likely be deployed to the Mediterranean to protect U.S. commerce against the hostile …
MSS #213
Report on the claim of an officer
04/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons' report and recommendations regarding the claim of a Major for extra service while in the Army
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Report on pay and discussion of raises since appointed
03/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDe Leyritz forwards an authentic piece as requested by Simmons in order to provide better intelligence of the matter of pay. He reminds that when called in by Major Rivardi he was to be paid $45 per …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Report on Loss of Contents of Boat, Prices of Goods
01/18/1796 Letter SignedOverton reports that a boat containing goods was lost on the Mississippi River. Notes that some goods intended for the Chickasaws.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Report on Frigate Construction at Portsmouth
11/10/1796 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses Frigate building at Portsmouth; asks for position on Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Report on Elections, Russia
10/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMurray is addressing the current standings in an election; he goes on to discuss the character of society, and savage and refined nations. He also seems to allude to Russia, mentioning Peter and other …
James McHenry Papers
Report on Contents of Shipment of Public Stores
01/07/1796 Letter SignedQuartermaster McClellan, noting that there was no invoice, opened up boxes of public stores. He reports on the contents which include military clothing and equipment.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Report on a Suspicious Person
07/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSt. Clair reports on the activities of a person suspected of disloyal activities in the West.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Report of the Superintendent of Military Stores
10/03/1796 Letter SignedHodgdon is to provide the following information to the Secretary of War: (1) the number of clerks he needs to discharge his duties and the expenses involved therein; (2 )the number and pay of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Report of the House Committee on Fortifications
01/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses House fortifications committee; mentions House of Representatives; mentions Congress.
Peck Collection
Report of the Committee of Claims
01/08/1796 Document SignedCommittee of Claims report on Jacob Beck and thirteen others serving under Colonel Benjamin Flowers, who claim they were underpaid while in service. Opinion of the Committee is that the claim is …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report of Suspected Traitors
05/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry warns Wayne of the presence of three men (Thomas Powers, Victor de Collot and Joseph Warin) who intend to reconnoiter the United States' military position in the western country and encourage …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Report of a commitee upon the plan of an improvement for a windless, presented by Americanus.
05/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDocument, report describes plan of a pull lever or windless.
APS Archives
Report from Thomas Holt, New London Connecticut on blacksmiths and returns
02/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThomas Holt, writing from New London Connecticut, reports that John [Stiles?], a blacksmith, has abandoned him. Notes that he won't be missed. Forwards the balance of his claims. Forwards his returns; …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)- No image
Report from Secretary of War of Four Claims to Invalid Pensioners, Forwarded by the Judges of the District Court of Virginia
03/22/1796 Autograph Letter SignedStatement of claims of four applicants seeking pensions. Enclosed claims.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46) 
Report from Hopewell
11/22/1796 LetterHawkins reports on his plans for surveys to establish boundary lines between the Creeks, the Cherokees, and the United States. Reports on his plans for a tour through the towns of the upper Cherokee …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers
Report Agreeable to a Request of the House of Representatives to Enquire into the State of the Naval Equipment
01/13/1796 Printed DocumentCost of building frigate, breakdown of expenses, reports included.
FO 5/13 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Reply Promised
03/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Rochefontaine's letter and promises to reply.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Reply Promised
03/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Freeman's letters and promises to reply.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Repayment of money
12/08/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that Habersham will receive a "post note" for a sum of money due to him for money paid to a Major Roberts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Rental of Corlaer's Hook
07/30/1796 Printed DocumentDue to Mr. Fox's sudden departure from New York for Boston, McHenry requested Cheeseman secure Corlaer's hook for a monthly rent not to exceed 270 pounds New York currency. Also discussed securing …
Printed Versions 
Remitting Pay for Troops in Middletown
05/05/1796Chester will receive funds and should send them to pay Captain Miller and his troops in Middletown.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Remarks on Received Returns
03/07/1796 Letterbook CopyReturns received by Hodgdon discussed, if Hodgdon wished any alterations Hunt requested he be informed.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Remarks on Accounts and Charge
03/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPeyton has left his vouchers with Ensign Thompson. He believes there may be some errors with Simmons' accounting. The bounty for recruits he and Thompson enlisted should be paid out of what Peyton …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
