Collection
42,880 items

Additional Pay of John Bartlet
02/18/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $20 is due John Bartlet, being his pay as late Corporal in Captain Jonathan Heart's Company 1st US Regiment from Jan. 1 to April 30, 1791, the day of his discharge.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Additional Pay of Amos Seymour, private in Captain Jonathan Heart's Company, 1st US regiment
02/18/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $12 is due Amos Seymour, late a private in Captain Jonathan Heart's Company, 1st US regiment, being the balance of his pay from Jan. 1 to April 1, 1791 the day of his discharge.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Additional Compensation for Kentucky Paymasters
09/20/1796 Letter SignedBarbee and five other paymasters of the Kentucky mounted Volunteers ask General Scott to assist them in gaining additional pay following October 26th of the year 1794. They feel they are entitled to …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Additional Articles Needed at Whetstone Point
11/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedGuimpe confirms that he has received by stagecoach--William Lindsey, Master--a [shipment] marked "US" with public stores that conform to the invoice. Two of the sergeant's coats are much coarser than …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Action on the Southwestern Frontier
08/15/1796 Autograph Draft LetterGovernor Sevier discusses action on the southwestern frontier, some of which may require a response by the militia.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Act to Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States
05/13/1796 Printed Document SignedCreated standing army of artillerists and engineers. Outlines number and type of officers in each unit. Pay, clothing, food, supplies,
General Collection
Act of Congress Authorized Additional Pay of Wayne and De Butts
05/30/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAttorney General authorized the additional payment of all who hold treaties with Indians and for commissioners who assist. Excerpt from Act attached.
Anthony Wayne Papers
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Letters; Bills shall be Accepted
10/07/1796 Letterbook CopyAcknowledgment of receipt of letters; bills shall be accepted and paid when presented.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Acknowledging Receipt of Balances of Pay
11/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHolt has already acknowledged receipt of the balance of his May estimate. Now he wants to confirm receipt of the balances of his estimates for June and July. Returns of work accounted for in September …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Acknowledges Receipt of Clothing
04/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReceived clothing in good order; sends an invoiced receipt. Regrets that shipment did not include music clothing as requested.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Acknowledges Letter, Receipt of Needed Items
06/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of letter, arrived via schooner Weymouth, Captain Stevens, addressed to James Manning, forwarded to the quartermaster of the corps. Requested items which were delivered yesterday. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Acknowledged Receipt of Permission to Make an Application for Money
05/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses his account for four months wages and acknowledges receipt of notice that he can apply to Nathaniel Gorham for additional money.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Acknowledged Receipt of Letter Regarding Accounts of DeGrasse and Mirthie
08/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledged receipt of Hagner's letter and receipts of J. Mirthie in the absence of the Accountant.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Accusation of Subverting Line of Accountability by Simmons
10/27/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRochefontaine accused Simmons of contradicting his description of a responsible accountant and paymaster through his most recent words pertaining to the chain of command.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Accurate Information about the Northwestern Frontier & the Mississippi River
07/29/1796 Autograph Draft LetterWolcott is preparing a report for the House of Representatives on the establishment of districts for the collection of duties upon the Mississippi River and upon the northern boundary of the United …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Accurate Accounting of the Indian Trade
06/14/1796 LetterbookIn order to provide an accurate accounting of the Indian trade, McHenry directs Byers to provide him a copy of his day-book which should contain all invoices of goods received for the Indian trade, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From Their
Accounts, receipts, and other matters
01/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter for Gorham's account of expenditures for the War Department and receipts for monies paid to John Lillie, Amasa Davis, and Joseph Miller
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Accounts, Payment, and Request for Supplies
01/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed letter to Butler within letter, will be forwarded and accounts will be adjusted. Money lent to Capt. Lewis so he can continue on march. Gen. Wayne's baggage arrived with J. Sturgeon. …
James Robertson Papers
Accounts Settled
01/20/1796 LetterbookInforms William Cox that his accounts have been settled in the office, leaving a balance in his favor of 36 dollars.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Accounts Received
03/04/1796 Printed DocumentReceived letter containing accounts and vouchers of the militia and scouts for the State of Virginia. All information will be delivered to the Accountant shortly.
Printed Versions 
Accounts of the Trading Houses with the Indian Tribes
12/05/1796 LetterbookEnclosed are forms established by the Treasury Department for the governing of agents or factors in keeping their accounts, specifically those appointed under the Act of Congress entitled "An act for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From Their
Accounts of Officers
01/01/1796 DocumentList of officers and account totals for January.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Accounts of officers
07/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the status of the accounts of several Army officers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts of John Stille and Thomas Ewing as Inspectors of Clothing
01/15/1796 Letter SignedFerall submits accounts of Stille and Ewing for their pay as inspectors of clothing in 1795.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Accounts of Israel Chapin, father and son
03/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $5,939.62 is due Israel Chapin, Agent of the Six Nations of Indians, being the balance of his account as agent up Jan. 31, 1796 and his salary through Dec. 1795, including the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
