Collection
42,880 items

Ensign Lewis' Receipt for Horse and Pistols
11/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMeriwether Lewis' receipt for a horses and a pair of pistols and holsters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Ensign Lewis Carrying Dispatches
11/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnsign Meriwether Lewis arrived from Detroit with dispatches from the Commander in Chief to the Secretary of War which should be forwarded immediately by a confidential person. Ensign Lewis, being …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Enlistment Receipts and Request for Sum to be Remitted through Col. Fish
11/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMorris encloses papers for the enlistment of a recruit, which combined with two previous recruits brings him a bounty of $48. He would like to have the money remitted via Colonel Fish.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enlisting Men for Five Years, Etc.
07/01/1796 Letter SignedGeneral Wilkinson has directed Swan to pay twelve dollars per month for forage. Swan has directed the Sub Legionary Paymasters to make a circuit of their garrisons so as to sweep the numerous …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Enhancing the Value of Western lands, Etc.
06/17/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry comments on the health of Mrs. Murray and the benefits of either a sea voyage or a trip to the springs as aids to her recovery. He believes that Murray's actions respecting the western lands …
James McHenry Papers
Endeavor to Obtain Money on Drafts
10/07/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyCraig received blank muster pay and receipt rolls. Craig endeavored to obtain money for drafts for the pay of troops but Craig believed it would be difficult. Craig advanced Lieut. John Tolhamus for …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
ENCLOSURE TO 01/18/1796
01/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPrevious letter miscarried, duplicate copy of letter regarding money owed Mrs. Roberts, wife to Maj. Roberts, requesting payment through Col. Fish by draft in favor of Capt. Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Encloses Return of Public Property; Reports Sale of Horses
02/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Peter Hunt encloses a return of public property at the post of Lamberton, New Jersey. Horses sold in accordance with Hodgdon's verbal order. Tried to visit, but did not have the pleasure.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Encloses return and explanation for Samuel Hodgdon
02/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRichard Parker encloses a return of stores at Carlisle Pennsylvania. He provides an explanation requested by Samuel Hodgdon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Encloses Payroll for Sloop L'Amie Marquisette, Receipt
06/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses payroll for the sloop L'Amie Marquisette. Requests receipt for Mr. Anderson.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Encloses Letter from Simmons Explaining Suspension of Advance
03/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses a letter from William Simmons explaining why he denied the advance Hodgdon requested.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
ENCLOSED: Request to Settle Account of R. Griffith
02/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDue to surgeon's mate Richard Griffith's resignation, Rochefontaine requested settlement of Griffith's accounts through February.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
ENCLOSED: Appointment to Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
12/20/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRequest by McHenry for Lincoln to take charge of appointment letter for James Rand.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
Enclosed Vouchers with List
05/23/1796 Autograph Letter SignedList of vouchers with names.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Vouchers from Fleming
01/27/1796 LetterbookEncloses the vouchers of George Fleming to the Auditor of the Treasury.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Enclosed Vouchers for Money Due Militia
07/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed vouchers for money paid militia services no copies of absent officers pay rolls, no money received for some time.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Vouchers for Contingent Expenses
04/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPacket of vouchers for contingent expenses enclosed. Ordnance detachment receipt roll also included.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Vouchers
04/22/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman enclosed vouchers for Artillerists and Engineers at West Point, with details.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Vouchers
03/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman enclosed vouchers for monies paid at West Point. Enclosure from Major Tousard demanding money.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Vouchers
02/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedVouchers from West Point submitted by Freeman for approval by Simmons. Accounts and receipt rolls included.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Statements for North Carolina
08/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPolk encloses an account of money he has paid per instruction.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Signed Receipt Roll
04/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMcRee has received the receipt roll for the money transmitted from the Collector at Wilmington and returns the roll signed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Returns and Advice on Storage
05/27/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed return of stores at the Quartermaster's and Ordnance Department. Other financial documents enclosed. Advised sale of Kentucky boats and construction of store house at Le Boeuf.
James Robertson Papers- No image
Enclosed Report on Frigates and Cost of Construction
01/20/1796 Printed DocumentEnclosed report on frigates and related expenses. Report to House of Representatives enclosed.
Printed Versions 
Enclosed Record of Enlistments and Request for Forwarded Pay
08/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMorris encloses enlistment for two recruits. If his paperwork is correct, he asks Simmons to send the recruiting bounty.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
