Collection
42,880 items

Recruiting account and receipt roll
09/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Gibson's recruiting account and receipt roll.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recruiting Account
04/27/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotes the receipt of letters from Miller and requests that he forward a recruiting account so his account can be settled
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recruiting account
10/12/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyLovell's recruiting account and expenses for marching two Army detachments from Boston to Rhode Island. Mentions expenses for pursuit of deserters.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recount of Letter Containing Muster and Pay Rolls
06/30/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCraig sent letter to Simmons that contained muster and pay rolls of Capt. Bissell, Capt. Crawford, and Ensign McClary and Martin. Accounts and receipts to be transmitted from the accountant of the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Records Pertaining to Indian Trade
04/09/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. McHenry to Price, 06/14/1796. Secretary at War directs Edward Price to provide copies of his invoices and other records pertaining to Indian trade.
Citations 
Record of Enlistments and Information on Oliver Thornton
10/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMorris received the money Simmons sent. He sends receipts for the bounty for enlisting two more recruits and the deposition of Oliver Thornton.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Record Keeping
08/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAttempting to ascertain how many stores in 1794 were in the public arsenal. Requests a return of stores received by Craig. Notification that Hodgdon was reappointed to receive and pay all bills.
James Robertson Papers
Recommends Matthew Hopkins for Employment in the Public Offices
10/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMatthew Hopkins seeks employment in the public offices.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Recommending a Mediterranean naval force
12/30/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRecommends a naval force in the Mediterranean and describes the range of Barbary powers.
James McHenry Papers
Recommendations of Hammond and Hemsley
03/12/1796 Draft Letter SignedMcHenry recommends Nicholas Hammond, Attorney at Law, and William Hemsley, a man with mercantile knowledge [for the mission to England]. Since Mr. Chapin is leaving town on Monday, the letter to him …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
Recommendations for a Mission to England
03/08/1796 Draft LetterIn the cases of illegal captures under the British treaty, it might be better to trust a man of the law rather than one of the mercantile characters. Perhaps a Justice of the Supreme Court could be …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
Recommendation of Thomas Lewis
04/26/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor General Anthony Wayne recommends Captain Thomas Lewis to Secretary James McHenry for service with Lord Dorchester.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Recommendation of Mr. Newton
12/31/1796 Autograph Letter SignedBlanchard recommends his friend Mr. Newton for employment as an assistant to Mr. Harris in the public stores. He believes Newton is worthy in every respect, being a good Federalist from Connecticut. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Recommendation of Cudworth
08/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to be delivered by Benjamin Cudworth, Inspector of the Revenue in District of South Carolina due to his ill health. Stevens recommends Cudworth for employment in Philadelphia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Recommendation of a French appointee in Saint-Domingue
11/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFolger, acting as soon-to-be Consul in Saint-Domingue, recommends a French appointee - Citizen Lamontagne - to aid in the service of commerce between France and the United States.
James McHenry Papers
Recommendation for John Lee
11/07/1796 Letter SignedJohn Lee, late of New Jersey, has the character of an honest man. He has endured many losses recently and makes a living by his industry and labor. He has good handwriting and is familiar with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Recommendation for an appointment to Tennessee
07/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRecommendation of Stephen Hillis for a clerk appointment in the Tennessee country.
James McHenry Papers
Recommendation for a hospital orderly
09/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for the appointment of an orderly in the Fort Johnson hospital with a recommendation for "old soldier" Charles Murphy to fill the position. Enclosed with Kalteisen to Simmons, 11/01/1796.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Recommendation for a Building in Which to Store Government Military Stores
08/01/1796 Contemporary Copy of LetterHodgdon recommends building a store for nitre alongside an existing store in Campington rather than continuing to store it in the magazine which belongs to Messrs. Wheelen & Miller.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Recommendation Based on Experience
03/19/1796 LetterbookRequests assistance based on personal experience.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Recent Injuries from the Creek Indians
09/23/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentGovernor Irwin reports on the disquietude felt by his citizens in consequence of the recent injuries from the Creek Indians. Neither the punishment of those responsible for the murder of Indians nor …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 1793-1798.
Receiving Supplies
07/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLate Quartermaster Gen. gave Craig letter of credit prior to departing for Head Quarters. Requests instructions on how to obtain cash. Noted contractors made deal with Tench Francis for the purchase …
James Robertson Papers
Receipts, Debts, and Lots in Town of Erie
10/24/1796 Autograph Letter SignedA number of people have passed through Pittsburgh on the way to Philadelphia, including Captain Heth with a number of Indian Chiefs. Mentions a number of receipts. Directs Hodgdon regarding purchasing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Receipts under examination
06/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Dayton's "receipt roll" which will be examined and any credit placed to his account on the War Department books
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)

