Collection
42,880 items
Quarterly accounts to the Treasury
Cover letter forwarding the quarterly accounts of settlements made at the War Department to be audited at the Treasury Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Quantity of troops at various posts
McHenry lists the number of troops stationed at each post.
James McHenry PapersPurchases by Byers, Need for Regular Inventories
McHenry discusses the pricing of goods, profits, and the need for conducting regular inventories of the factories, stating their value and deducting therefrom all expenses of the year.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirPurchased claims barred from payment
Informs Keteltas that the claims he purchased from soldiers of the New York Line regiments are foreclosed from settlement by Acts of Limitation passed by Congress.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Punctuality Respecting Quarterly Transmissions
Swan pledges to be punctual in responding to Simmons' directions respecting the quarterly transmissions of his accounts and vouchers. He would have sent them sooner but the men who ply between …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Provisions for Ellicot and Commissioners Business
Request to furnish Mr. Ellicot with tents. Discussed transportation by boat. Noted commissioners would run the southern line of the U.S.
James Robertson PapersProvisions Arrived Safely
Hodgdon's providence in forwarding a garrison's supply of provisions was happily timed and they arrived safely.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Pay for the Workmen
Ames reminds McHenry of the urgency to provide pay for the workmen so that they can support their families. Also a number of contracts for stock have come due so the expenses for March must be …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Provides Information about Sextants Purchased under Order of the Secretary of State
Reports that sextants were purchased under the order of the Secretary of State. Requests that Hodgdon talk to Pickering about where to send sextants.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Protest Against U.S. Encroachment of Territory at Chickasaw Bluffs
Chickasaw delegation continues to protest the U.S. plans to install a garrison at Chickasaw Bluffs after the Spanish garrison is evacuated from that place. Submits documentation that proves U.S. …
John Adams PapersProper Department for Making Returns of Indian Goods
Meigs has received blank forms for accounts of clothing and of Indian goods. He will reply as soon as he can, but is busy with the delivery of summery clothing to the troops.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proper Clothing for the Corps at West Point, Etc.
The inclemency of the season requires that the men remaining at West Point be furnished with the proper clothing, including woolen overalls, shoes, shirts, socks, etc. These items are exhausted in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proofreading War Department instructions
McHenry asks Secretary of the Treasury Wolcott to proofread the enclosed instructions, most likely dealing with the construction of a frigate for the Dey of Algiers.
James McHenry PapersPromises to Gather Information
Park writes in absence of Craig, noted receipt of letter regarding Mr. Ro. Ground. Information requested to be gathered immediately.
James Robertson PapersPromises Payment from Hodgdon; Explains Late Payment from Army
Hodgdon will pay $150 of the amount due; Gregg apologizes for the delay in payment.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Progress in the Construction of the New Frigate
The keel of the new frigate is laid and the sternframe finished.The stern is nearly ready to sail and it is hoped that great progress will be made during the coming week.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring Ramrods & Repairing Bayonets
The Secretary of the Treasury has been directed to require the Purveyor to procure the ramrods needed for the French muskets repairing at West Point. He has been informed of Mr. Cranch's proposal to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring Materials for Frigates
Specific types of wood mentioned for assembling frigates, request for Mr. Fox to procure goods.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionProclamation Referencing Treaty of Greeneville
A proclamation or official document referencing the Treaty of Greeneville concluded by General Wayne in August 1795.
John Askin PapersProceedings of General Court Martial of Deserters
Court martial of Privates Jacob Wildman and Christian Wood for desertion relayed to Simmons. Rochefontaine gave detailed account of how he handled the pay of deserters, settlement of accounts, and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Price of Subsistance at Fort Hamilton, with explanation
Ingersoll explained his furlong was at Fort Hamilton and provided details for the cost of his subsistance at his new post. Requested a draught from the Supervisor at Boston for the expenses from his …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
