Collection
42,880 items

Policy on crediting receipts
08/13/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Lieutenant Blue of the War Department's policy on crediting receipts for monies refunded.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pledges Allegiance to Warriors; Refers to work with British and Americans
11/16/1796 LetterbookRefers to battles fought. Reports on new relationships with Whites, including false agents. Also fought for the British and worked with British Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Can produce …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Plans for Travelling to Philadelphia
01/31/1796 Draft LetterMr. Chase is extremely pleased with his appointment and will set out by stage for Philadelphia soon. Despite a bad cold, McHenry plans to travel by horseback but his journey may be delayed as he …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
Pitch Your Tent with Me While You Remain in Our City
09/26/1796 Autograph Letter SignedJackson invites General Lincoln to stay with him when he visits Philadelphia during the winter. Jackson has enjoyed Lincolns hospitality and friendship over many years and wishes to be able to …
Robert Goodloe Harper
Pick Up of Money for Pay and Subsistence
04/16/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman received notification that payment due officers for pay and subsistence was awaiting pick up in New York. Freeman sent Capt. Staats Morris to New York with receipts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Petition of the Undernamed Subscribes Most Humbly . . . .
01/24/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentRequest for settlement of accounts for bounty due soldiers.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Petition of Monsieur Poirey
04/05/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentMcHenry discusses the petition of Monsieur Poirey, former secretary and aide de camp to the Le Marquis de LaFayette. It appears that General LaFayette was charged from time to time with very important …
Thomas Jefferson Papers
Peace on Frontier
08/13/1796 Autograph Letter SignedViews of Sevier in line with those proposed by Congress and the President for seeking peace among the frontier inhabitants. Mentions militia.
Frederick M. Dearborn Collection
Payrolls for West Point Garrison
04/06/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the pay of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point, the garrison's payroll and muster rolls, and plans for the pay of the garrison in Freeman's absence.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payrolls and recruiting accounts
04/02/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyPayroll issues, muster rolls, and accounts and vouchers for recruiting.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payrolls and Accounts from West Point
03/24/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the West Point payroll Freeman has submitted and the muster rolls required before the payroll can be acted on; also discusses the disposition of two accounts submitted by Freeman - one for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payroll of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
04/06/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the payroll of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payroll of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point
04/19/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyFreeman has received the payroll of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point, including the officers' subsistance, and finds it to be correct. Captain Wadsworth's subsistence has been …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payroll matters
06/04/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Craig's letter of 27 May and discusses matters regarding a payroll. Sends blank muster and pay rolls and a copy of an Act of Congress relating to military organization
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Payroll Fraud
04/27/1796 Cited letter or documentCited in McHenry to Henley, 05/18/1797. [Letter, directs proof re payroll fraud.]
Citations 
Payroll and Subsistence of the Artillerists and Engineers
04/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman has received the payroll of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point, including the officers' subsistance, and finds it to be correct. Captain Wadsworth's subsistence has been …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payments to the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
11/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification to Fish that he will receive funds that he is to transfer to Lt. Freeman at West Point for payments to the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Payments to Miller
07/13/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Miller to Simmons, 07/17/1796.
Citations 
Payments Made to M. Kalterien, A. DeGrasse, Receipts Enclosed
05/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedStevens made payments per Simmons' instructions and encloses receipts documenting the payments.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Payments at West Point
03/09/1796 Letterbook CopyInforms of payment to Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point. Asks that Freeman send pay and muster rolls for examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payments and future payments
11/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses payments made by Freeman. Informs Freeman that he will receive a sum of money from Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York, to pay accounts per the direction of the War Department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payments
02/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHolts asks Hodgdon to make payments out of money that Hodgdon will receive from Simmons. New London is nearly out of gun locks, and need to know whether some will be sent or they should make some.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)- No image
Payment, Expenses, and Transportation of Supplies
11/17/1796 Typed DocumentInstruction received. Notification that Wilkins is now drawing bills per estimate of expenditures for October, November, and December. Lists bills, amounts, and who they were drawn for. Enclosed …
Printed Versions 
Payment to Samuel Sterett as Naval Constructor
07/24/1796 Document SignedPayment of $500 to Samuel Sterett as naval constructor for United States.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Payment to Nathaniel Shaw Assistant Quarter Master General
01/15/1796 Letter SignedFrom Fort Washington, Haragan pays Nathaniel Shaw $2000.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
