Collection
42,880 items

Receipt
08/25/1796 LetterCover for receipt of Captain Donald G. Mitchell in the amount listed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipt
07/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCover for receipt of Captain Edward Miller in the amount listed. Cited in Hagner to Chester 07/18/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipt
06/25/1796 Letter SignedCover letter for receipt of Samuel Dodge for money paid him per Simmons' direction. Cited in Simmons to Kilty 06/28/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipt
06/13/1796 Document SignedReimbursement received.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Receipt
06/08/1796 Letter SignedCover letter for a receipt for monies paid to Mrs. Sally Greaton.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipt
05/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCover for receipt of Captain Edward Miller in the amount listed. Cited in Simmons to Chester 05/18/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipt
05/11/1796 Letter SignedCover letter for a receipt for monies paid to Captain George Ingersoll. Cited in Simmons to Gorham 05/16/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipt
04/18/1796 Letter SignedCover letter for a receipt for monies paid to Caleb Gibbs.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipt
03/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCover for receipt of Captain Edward Miller in the amount listed. Cited in Simmons to Chester 04/02/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipt
02/15/1796 Letter SignedCover letter for a receipt for money sent to Gorham for the balance of his account for acting as agent of the War Department. Cited in Simmons to Gorham 02/23/1796.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipt
01/30/1796 Letter SignedCover letter for the receipt of David Ames for monies paid to him. Cited in Simmons to Gorham 02/10/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Receipt
01/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCover for receipt of Captain Edward Miller in the amount listed
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Rations drawn twice
11/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Lt. Willson that he has drawn his subsistence pay twice in one month and must correct the situation at once.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Ration Supply for Troops to Staff Posts Evacuated by British Troops
05/29/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry provided information on troops to be stationed at forts recently vacated by British troops per treaty agreement with United States. McHenry provided information on garrisons to facilitate the …
Printed Versions 
Rapacious Nature of the Indians
07/20/1796 Autograph Draft Letter SignedSevier discusses his experiences with the tribes on the southwestern frontier. He stresses that though the settlers are not always blameless respecting the confrontations between them and the Indians, …
Timothy Pickering Papers
Questions Training of Men without Proper Equipment; Refers to Federal and State Jurisdiction of Stores
02/27/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNews from Governor Vanderhost: he does not feel that he has authority to disarm the militia at the present crisis. Vanderhost is concerned with Hodgdon's order. Claims he cannot tell what brass field …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Questions on reducing military forces
03/14/1796 Autograph Draft Document SignedMcHenry argues for the necessity of a strong military force to counteract the force maintained by Great Britain and Spain on the northern and southern boundaries of the United States. McHenry advises …
James McHenry Papers
Questions for Trial
07/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussion of Wilkinson and Wayne, feasibility of a court martial for an Executive. Requests assistance with questions for trial.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Questions about Indian Talks and Boundaries
11/24/1796 Autograph LetterRequest information about previous talks with principal chiefs. Questions boundaries in Cumberland.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Questions about Assigment of Colonel James and the Department of State
04/23/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to escort for Colonel James when he was sent by the President to Kentucky. Questions appointment of James, working with Simmons, between the State Department and the War Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Questioning the Need for Completing the Frigates
03/08/1796 Autograph Draft LetterRefers to a contract for supplies in Georgia related to the proposed Indian treaty. Since the Treaty with Algiers has been completed, the Act for providing naval armaments may be unnecessary. Perhaps …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Question on Law of Organization of the Corps
11/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRochefontaine requested information on the Sec. of War's change in policy regarding duties of Sergeant Majors and Quarter Master Sergeants. Informed Simmons of one dollar additional allowance given …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Question about Pierce's payroll
12/14/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests to know who made an advance to Captain Pierce's detachment that appears Pierce's payroll.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Query on Payment of Deserter Captured by Enlisted Men
01/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHale sends his recruiting account, and hopes to pay the men their full bounties once mustered. He asks whether he should pay the full bounty on a deserter apprehended by men of the corps.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Queries about Shipment of Clothing to Georgia
04/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to clothing sent to Georgia by the Secretary of War back in December. Wants to know on what vessel it was shipped and whether they have heard of its arrival. Has not arrived at ultimate …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
