Collection
42,880 items
George Claghorn's pay
Notification that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, supervisor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)General Wayne Describes Intrigues
Wayne thanks McHenry for his recent letters and for providing him with information regarding statements made against him. Wayne also mentions the box of money and papers discovered by Elisha Winter.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367General Estimate of the Expenses of the Accountant's Officer
In order for the Secretary of War to provide a general estimate of the expenses of the War Department, Simmons is directed to report the number of clerks, with their salaries, needed to carry out the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Anthony Wayne's Death, Etc.
It was known that General Wayne had arrived in Presqu'Isle eleven days ago with the gout but now Balfour announces that he has died. He will receive all the honors due him and he will be interred …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Account of Clothing Delivered
From West Point, Rochefontaine reports that he is forming a general account of clothing delivered to Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Laments that the officers did not keep a record of what they …
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Geddes Left Yesterday for West Point, Etc.
Dayton encloses the pay and muster rolls for his men. Lieutenant Geddes left for West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Furnace on Blast & Ready to Proceed with Casting the Guns
Dacosta inquires about the trunions that were to be forwarded by Mr. King. They are urgently needed since the furnace is currently in blast mode ready to proceed with casting the guns. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Furlough Issued
Letter; assures Van Rensselaer of appointment and places him on furlough.
Cherry Hill CollectionFunds to pay for War Department expenses
Forwards a receipt and warrant for pay of John Habersham, collector of customs at Savannah, Georgia, for War Department expenses
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Funds to be Received
Informs John Bryant at Springfield that Nathaniel Gorham - Supervisor at Boston - will deliver him the sum of 500 dollars for the armory. Discusses vouchers as well.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Funds to be Delivered
Informs Capt. McRea at Wilmington that he will receive the sum of 350 dollars from James Reed for the pay of himself and his recruits.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Funds to be Delivered
Informs Kilty that he will receive from the Treasurer the sum of 35 dollars, being the amount on his account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Funds for the Springfield Armory
Informs Ames that the public armory at Springfield will receive the sum of 1837 dollars from Nathaniel Gorham.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Funds for the Springfield Armory
War Accountant informs Nathaniel Gorham that the Treasury Secretary will remit him the sum of $1837, to be paid to David Ames for the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Funds for the Ordnance Department at West Point
Informs Fleming that the Ordnance Department at West Point will receive the sum of 3000 dollars from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Funds for repairs and rebuilding at West Point
Notification that he will receive money from Nicholas Fish, supervisor at New York, for the repair and rebuilding of barracks and store houses at West Point.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Funds for Mrs. Roberts from her Husband's Pay
War Accountant writes Mrs. E. C. Sophia Roberts, informing her that she will receive from Nicholas Fish the sum of $115, being on the account of pay of her husband
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Frigate Pumps
McHenry informs Wolcott that Captain Barry, Captain Truxton, and Joshua Humphreys think that a patent pump is preferable to chain pumps and asks for an order of six of them.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToFrigate Patent Pumps
Letter, recommends Burke's patent for Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersFrigate Building at Portsmouth; Qualifications of Capt. Thompson
Articles for the frigate building at Portsmouth have been ordered from the Purveyor. Wolcott has no notion of the qualifcations of Captain Thompson so McHenry should employ him as an agent based on …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Friendly Greetings
Dr. Charles Brown mentions in a brief letter that Hodgdon's friend Jones has paid the money owed him, that he is busy since many are on furlough, and that he hopes the General [Wayne?] will return …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367French movements on the frontier and acquisition of Louisiana Territory from Spain
Describes movements of French agents on the frontier and their relation with Indians. Pasteur reports that James Johnson has said that the United States has "very few friends" in that region. Pasteur …
James McHenry Papers
