Collection
42,880 items
Misled by the Advice of a Gentleman
Pfeiffer explains the fact that he overstepped the limits prescribed to officers as to the amount of baggage and stores allowed to go free. He was misled by the advice of a gentleman who has long been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mislaid Payment to Taylor and Newbold from Samuel Hodgdon
Taylor and Newbold noted that they received from Samuel Hodgdon eight hundred and fifty five dollars. This bill had been mislaid at the Department of War and a new bill will be produced with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)MIscellaneous Papers Relative to Fraudulent Claims Against the United States
Cover page of large file of documents stating that various Justices of the Peace in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware had their signatures/seals/certificate of power of attorney forged.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Ministers Setting Out for Mount Vernon, Etc.
Several ministers of France are setting out for Mount Vernon. It might be proper to be more particular with Mr. Adet especially respecting Mr. Pickering's questions. Major Kersey will be deranged on …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Miller's recruits and Vischer's pay
Discusses the pay of Captain Miller's Army recruits at West Point. Notification that Major Peters received the balance of Vischer's pay
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Militia Services in Georgia
Forwards estimates for militia services in Georgia sent by Constant Freeman and discusses some particulars of the estimates
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Militia service
Cover letter with explanation for an abstract of an estimate received from David Henley, agent for the War Department in the South-Western Territory for payments made to militia for service under the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Militia aggression in Indian country
McHenry advises that regular troops replace militiamen in frontier defense because it would offer more consistency to military operations and would "lessen that thirst for Indian land and plunder …
James McHenry PapersMilitary Stores, Bills, Elections
Major Craig reports a post office blunder to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also requests funds and hospital stores from Hodgdon. The popularity of the Democratic ticket in local elections is mentioned.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores and Shipment
Major Craig informs that the newly arrived Quartermaster General from Detriot reports that the troops of that garrison are sickly. Discusses shipment of stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores and Shipment
Major Craig discusses the following items with Samuel Hodgdon: makes request to be sent block and tackle; informs that he provided boats for Mr. Ellicott; and advanced payment is made to the waggoner;
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Guard of the Public Stores
The Secretary of War prefers a military guard over the public storehouses rather than paying a Silent Watch sufficient to visit all the stores at every hour in the night. He wants to know the number …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Method of Record Keeping, Detachment to Relieve Garrison at NY
Commanding Officers were not keeping records of payroll, error corrected, request for a printed form pay roll to assist Mr. Freeman. Staats Morris to command new detachment sent to relieve garrison …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Men in Want of Clothing, Especially Shirts
Frye has received the hogshead with the invoice of the contents contained therein. However, he expected to receive other articles of clothing besides those in the invoice. The men are very much in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Memorandum on the private purchase of a large quantity of swords
McHenry makes a memo on information he received from Col. Mentges on a man from Savannah named Cox or Cooke who purchased $1,200 in horsemen's swords.
James McHenry PapersMemorandum on Indians and military affairs
Memorandum discussing treaty with Indians; recruiting service; army pay and ration, and other military matters.
James McHenry PapersMemorandum of Armorers in New London and Springfield
Memorandum, monthly pay at New London and Springfield Armories.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Memo: Washingtons Resignation from Office
Memo stating President Washington would resign in March of 1797 and would shortly notify the people.
Anthony Wayne PapersMemo regarding contractor shipments
Directs procedures for contractors' provisions.
James McHenry PapersMemo of money paid by Caleb Swan and endorsed in Samuel Hodgdon's hand.
Unsigned document. Author notes that he, Caleb Swan has paid certain sums to the Commissary General for provisions, to the Quartermaster General and to the Hospital Department
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Medals for Deserving Indians
Medals to be presented to Indians as gifts to be struck in England due to cost and workmanship. McHenry requested Mr. Trumbull design the engraving for the medals.
Arthur G. Mitten Collection
