Collection
42,880 items

John Habersham's expenses
07/19/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyReceipt forwarded from John Habersham, collector of customs for Savannah, for incidental and contingent expenses of the War Department, along with a warrant for the sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Jobe Harrington Pardoned from Desertion
07/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHarrington wrongly pardoned and paid, he deserted again from West Point. Miller requested pay for himself, Serjt. Joel Cook, Corpl. James Blakeslee, Lewis Hawley Music, Eli Bennett Music, and Pvt. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Jerome Mirthie, Director of Artillery Artificiers, Paid
02/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPer instructions, Stevens has paid Jerome Mirthie his salary.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Jerome Merlhie's pay
06/13/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyMost likely, a duplicate. Directs Stevens to give money received from the U.S. Treasurer to Jerome Merlhie at Charleston for his pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Jerome Merlhie' pay
06/13/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDirects Stevens to give money received from the U.S. Treasurer to Jerome Merlhie at Charleston for his pay
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Jackson's Draft Accepted, Money Due
12/28/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReceived letters containing acceptance of General Jackson's draft. Information on money due.
Arthur G. Mitten Collection
Issues for the Paymaster at West Point
03/19/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses topics raised by Freeman in a previous letter, including the claims lodged against the "military chest" by the individuals of a Corps for money owed to them by a soldier, the books and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Issue of Bread and Whiskey to Miami Indians
04/19/1796 DocumentWilkinson requests bread and whiskey for the Miami Indians.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Isaac Craig's account and the pay of Army troops on the Ohio
06/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Craig's "account current" and discusses the balances credited to his account. Mentions estimates for the pay of the troops stationed on the "upper post of the Ohio"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Isaac Craig report of shipment of medicines, request for remittance, report on election of Electors, military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
11/11/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig lamented that medicines destined for Greenville, Miami and Detroit will not reach destination until spring. Also requested a considerable remittance from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig informed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Is There Room in the Wagons for Soldiers' Clothing?
11/16/1796 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War wants to know whether there will be room in the return wagons to Knoxville for soldiers' clothing intended for the troops in that quarter while reserving space for Captain Wade's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Invoice of clothing, arms, accoutrements, camp equipage, ammunition from Philadelphia
08/15/1796 Document SignedInvoice of clothing, arms, accoutrement, camp equipage, and ammunition from Philadelphia forwarded for the use of the Militia Army form 11 Sept to 31 Oct 1794
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Invoice for Lead Shipped on Board the "Kazia"
09/04/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentInvoice for bars of lead shipped on board the sloop "Kazia" bound for Philadelphia, Thomas Doggett, Master. Signed by Ebenezer Breed in Boston on 09/04/1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Invalid Pensioners from Virginia
08/01/1796 Document SignedWar Secretary encloses a list of invalid pensioners from the State of Virginia, with monthly allowances to each, to the Commissioner of Loans in Virginia
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Invalid Pensioners from Virginia
02/01/1796 Document SignedTimothy Pickering, acting as Interim Secretary of War, encloses a list of invalid pensioners from the state of Virginia for September 1795 - March 1796 to John Hopkins, Virginia's Commissioner of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Introducing a French gentleman to the U.S. Minister to France
05/19/1796 Autograph Signed DraftMcHenry informs Monroe - who is currently serving as the U.S. Minister to France - of a French gentleman who wishes to pay him a visit in Paris.
James McHenry Papers
Interception of French Documents, Sale of Information to British
08/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLieut. Taylor returned from trip to Fort Knox with letters from France that had been intercepted on en route to Fort Vincennes. Some object/document sold to the British government. Accounts mentioned. …
Anthony Wayne Papers
Intelligence report on Chief Red Pole and the Chickasaws
12/09/1796 Draft DocumentIntelligence report on Chief Red Pole and Chickasaws.
James McHenry Papers- No image
Intelligence on Hostilities by Chipewas
06/24/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentInformation from Colonel Hamtramck on possible hostilities by Chipewa Indians. Wayne suggested the Chiefs should be approached to meet in council to discuss peace. Dragoons mentioned as good keepers …
Printed Versions 
Instructions to Pay Mrs. Greaton
02/19/1796 LetterbookInforms Gorham that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 90 dollars Sally Greaton from the pay of her husband Capt. Richard Greaton.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Lieutenant Dayton
02/03/1796 LetterbookInforms Fish that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 107 dollars, to be paid to Lt. Dayton and his men at Governor's Island, New York.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay James Hackett and Edmund Quincy
01/14/1796 LetterbookInforms Wentworth that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 500 dollars for the pay of James Hackett, constituting his salary for constructing the frigate at Portsmouth. Instructs Wentworth to also …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Captain Miller
01/16/1796 LetterbookInforms Chester that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 103 dollars for Capt. Miller in Middletown, Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Captain McRea
02/11/1796 LetterbookInforms James Reed - Collector at the port of Wilmington - that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 350 dollars for the pay of Capt. McRea and his recruits.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Caleb Gibbs
01/04/1796 LetterbookInforms Gorham that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 187 dollars for the pay of Caleb Gibbs, clerk of the Naval Yard at Boston.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
