Collection
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Abolition of This Species of Servitude, Etc.
Whipple discusses his efforts, at the direction of Mr. Wolcott, to restore to Mrs. Washington her escaped servant. He notes that many servants have escaped from the southward into Massachusetts which …
Spence-Lowell CollectionA Talk from the Mad Dog to the Chickasaw Nation
Talks received with happy hearts, Mad Dog's tribe now sends its strength to the Chickasaws.
James Robertson PapersA Speech by the President
The address of the President he has seen from Annapolis raises concerns about who will replace him.
James McHenry PapersA sergeant's claim for arrears of pay
Requests that Lieutenant John McCleary send in his accounts and vouchers from the 2nd Sub Legion to facilitate the payment of a discharged sergeant's claim for arrears of pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)A Satisfactory Choice for the Presidency
McHenry expresses his belief that things will continue to go well since the people have acknowledged the necessity of placing a man in the presidency who will follow the policies and be grounded by …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.A Request for Horseman's Pistols, Etc.
While discussing many other matters, Houdin notes that he has furnished Major Peters and Major Kersey with tents and other articles he is sure they will need as they proceed on their journey. He has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A receipt and a warrant
Simmons sends a receipt of John Habersham, collector of customs at Savannah, for expenses and 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)A Letter Found in the Woods
A letter was found near the trailhead of the road leading from Lynchburg to New London which had coincidentally been in the New London mail. In order to know whether the public has sustained any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Few Lines of the Address to Spain
Murray notes that he has copied a few lines of the address to Spain and sent it on to Cowan with some remarks.
Robert Oliver PapersA bill transmitted
Notification to Simmons that he has transmitted a bill in the amount listed to Mr. Meredith
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)$2500 for the Troops of the Upper Posts of the Ohio
Craig acknowledges receipt of a post note of $2500 on account of the pay of the troops of the upper posts of the Ohio for which he accepts responsibility.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)[Untitled]
Pay and forage of George Balfour given to Mrs. Balfour. Lengthy description of the mix up regarding pay drawn by Mrs. Balfour and pay needed by G. Balfour. G. Balfour advised Simmons on the mix up …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
