Collection
42,880 items
Discharge and pay
Notifies Merlhie of his discharge and that he will receive his pay from Daniel Stevens
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Directions Needed for Forwarding Articles
Mr. Francis has notified Jones that some silk sieves and other articles purchased by him for the garrison at West Point are still being stored and waiting for direction. Jones wants directions for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Direction on the proper use and sizes of bolts for frigate construction
Appears to be guidance on the appropriate sizes of bolts for frigate building. If no copper bolts of the proper size can be found, they may be made from the cuttings of the large bolts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDirecting the Live Oak to Move on to Philadelphia
McHenry considers Talbot's suggestion but orders the shipment of lumber to proceed to Philadelphia instead of be unloaded at New York.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Directing Talbot to take posession of Daniel Tingley's account books
McHenry directs Talbot to take possession of the deceased Daniel Tingley's books and oversee his duties until the wishes of Congress can be known.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Directing Harris to Deliver Indian Goods to Hodgdon
McHenry directs Harris to deliver Samuel Hodgdon the Indian goods that are slated for transport to Tennessee.
Rhees CollectionDirecting a lookout for French agents on the frontier
General Wayne directs a lookout for French agents on the frontier and provides a brief update on Indian relations.
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with the Six Nations
Pickering critiques the "liberal supplies" that were given to the Six Nations at a time when the United States needed to secure their friendship, and argues that times have since changed and that it …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with France
Several months after the Jay Treaty, McHenry insists that the United States still highly values neutrality. If the treaty bothers France and triggers hostilities, McHenry argues, it is not the United …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations between U.S. officers and the British at Canadian posts
Pickering stresses the need for officers to maintain moderate and friendly relations with the British as they and their detachments occupy the posts in Oswego and Niagara.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Diplomacy with Algiers and the construction of frigates
McHenry informs Washington that under the peace between the United States and Algiers, he must suspend all orders respecting the building of frigates; however, McHenry urges Washington to consider the …
James McHenry PapersDimensions for Frigate to Be Detailed to Mediterranean Service
Letter, describes dimensions of frigate for Mediterranean.
Josiah Fox PapersDifficulty of Obtaining Receipts from Expenses Related to Pursuing Deserters
Impossible to obtain accurate receipts and accounts from non commissioned officers who are sent to pursue deserters. Most are illiterate, and tavern keepers do not keep accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Difficulty in getting accounts from Sub-Legion Paymasters
Discusses the difficulties in getting the paymasters of the Army's Sub Legions to submit their accounts regularly and requests Paymaster General Swan's aid in getting them to submit their accounts for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Developments with Spain
General Wilkinson writes Capt. Zebulon Pike on the various issues affecting the western part of the Northwest territory. Lt. Thomas Underwood has received the pay for Pike's garrison as well as the …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Details on John Blair and John Peck, Agents for Regiments in Continental Service
Peck and Blair never submitted account information to the State of New Jersey because they were Continental Officers and not accountable to the state, but by recent direction of Congress, Mott had to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Details on Accounts Requested
Daniel Haragan's 2nd of exchange addressed, discrepancies in cashing the account. Request for information.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Detailed Instructions for the Execution of the Plan for Civilizing the Cherokee
Attaches speech, approved by the president, to the Cherokees. Laments that recent attempts to civilize the Indians have failed; states that the key is to "wean them from hunting and trapping," and …
John Adams PapersDetailed Instructions for Commander in Georgia to Dispose Troops to Keep Peace Between Creek Indians & Georgians
Notes that a treaty has been concluded with the Creek Indians reaffirming desires to live in friendship with the United States; however, asks Gaither to be prepared for contingencies. Says that the …
John Adams PapersDetachments to Oswego and Niagara
Capt. Lewis is asked by James McHenry and George Washington to deliver a letter to Governor-General Lord Dorchester in Canada. Lewis is to inform Lord Dorchester that detachments of U.S. troops are in …
James McHenry PapersDetachments sent to Canada
McHenry informs Governor-General Lord Dorchester in Canada that, according to the second article in the Treaty of Amity, U.S. detachments are being sent to the posts at Oswego and Niagara and the …
James McHenry PapersDetachment from West Point to Oswego and Niagara
McHenry orders for two hundred troops stationed at West Point, New York to be detached to Oswego and Niagara. McHenry asks Schuyler's opinion on the best route for them to take and approximations on …
James McHenry PapersDesire to Remain in Military Service
Letter, discusses his desire to remain in army.
Cherry Hill Collection
