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President's Reply to Concerns of the Choctaw Delegation of December 16
James McHenry responds on behalf of the president, saying that he does not know if the boundaries described by the Choctaw chief are the same ones decided upon in the Treaty of Hopewell, but that he …
John Adams PapersPreparedness in the event of war with Canada
Secretary McHenry writes Robert Oliver to first ask that his name be kept out of view. The Jay Treaty will be complied with by Great Britain and America compensated for its captured property. …
Revolution Manuscripts 1814Prepared to Cut Cedar Timber if Terms Are Agreeable
Letter, informs availability to cut cedar for Frigate frames; asks for written instructions re procedures.
Josiah Fox PapersPreparation for Speech to Congress
Washington refrains from commenting on the enclosure McHenry sent until he can do so in person. He also reminds McHenry that he wants a list of things to mention to Congress in his speech at the …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Premium of John Wilson & Thomas Durnel
Simmons certifies that ten dollars is due John Wilson and Thomas Durnel, being the premium for taking up and lodging in the Philadelphia jail [gaol] James Wright, a deserter from Fort Mifflin where he …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Precise Size of Casks Wanted at Springfield, Etc.
The Secetary of War wants an account of the size of casks needed for the powder at Springfield and wants to know why new casks are needed. Billington & Bryan have applied to purchase 24 pieces of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powers of attorney for officers' land warrants
Cover letter for copies of powers of attorney upon which the land warrants due to William and Robert Quarles were issued for their services as officers in the Virginia Line regiments
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Power of Attorney to Jacob Rohm, Etc.
Anderson has given Power of Attorney to Jacob Rohm in Shippensburg who will handle his business during his absence. He informed Rohm to detain whatever business exists with Samuel McClintock until he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney from Samuel Chapman to John Brady
Document assigns John Brady as attorney to Samuel Chapman.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney given to John Winnins by Joshua Ball.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney granted to John Winnins by George Cavinder.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for Amos Frost, to Joseph Whitton.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for Joseph Roberts to Ebenezer Bailey.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for William Code, late soldier in the New York Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney for Allyn Fox, late soldier in the Connecticut Line. Fox is a hair dresser by trade.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney for Peter Dumas, late private in the New York Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney for John Brady
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney for John Corigill, late soldier in the New York Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for Michael Montgomery, late a soldier in General Hazen's Regiment, to James Humphreys of the city of Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pourcheresse's pay
Notification that he will receive the money for his pay as assistant storekeeper from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Pondering a Change of Position
McHenry asks for more time to render his decision as to whether or not he will accept Washington's nomination to be the next Secretary of War;
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.Polk's pay as agent
Notification that he will be paid for acting as an agent for the War Department in the receiving and paying of monies.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Politics Between Wayne and Wilkinson
Letter, discusses Wilkinson & Wayne dispute; asks for opinion re legal issues; discusses Executive power re military.
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