Collection
42,880 items
Whiskey on Hand
Requests orders on how to dispose of whiskey previously intended for John Park who cannot receive it due to lack of instructions.
James Robertson PapersWhere is Stephen Frecker?
Lt. Shoemaker is trying to locate Stephen Frecker who enlisted with Capt. Sedam at Spring Garden with the Corps of Artillery. Frecker's father has died and left a handsome estate but his brother needs …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)When European Powers are at War, We Are Subject to Insults & Depredations
Truxton, while discussing the frigate building at Baltimore, makes a strong case for instituting a navy, with trained officers and seamen, to protect American shipping from interdiction by foreign …
Robert Oliver PapersWheelen & Miller's Powder Inspected & Proved
All the powder due the United States from Wheelen & Miller should be inspected and proved. That which is of good quality should be delivered to the storekeeper, Mr. Harris, to be deposited in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)West Point pay matters
Notifies Freeman that he will receive the money for West Point garrison's pay roll from Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York. Discusses various other pay matters for the West Point garrison, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)West Point pay matters
Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay roll for the garrison at West Point and an account for bounty. Discusses various pay matters for the West Point garrison. Requests that on future rolls Freeman …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)West Point muster and pay rolls
Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay roll of the Artillerists and Engineers at West Point. Discusses Lt. Draney's pay for supervising artificers, including blacksmiths. Cited in Freeman to Simmons, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Weather, Supplies, and Payment
Noted severe weather and conditions on river related to ice. Arrival of newspapers, Indian baggage, and other supplies described. Enclosed estimate of expenditures for Pittsburgh. Requests …
James Robertson PapersWeather Inhibited Travel
Turner submitted his most recent subsistence account to Isaac Craig. The river is completely blocked with ice, and he intended to go overland but the weather has been too bad to try. He may wait for …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Weakening the Garrison
Colonel Hamtramck is concerned that his garrison has been seriously weakened by the departure of the 7th Regiment and the Artillery. He is certain that the French and the Spaniards have emissaries …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Weakened Forces
Garrison weakened due to departure of troops, belief that Spanish and French are instigating violence between Indians and U.S.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Waste Book of the Agent for the War Department
Hillis encloses a copy of the Waste Book [daily diary of all transactions in chronological order] of the Agent for the War Department for the month of October 1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Warrants and Muster and Pay Rolls for Caleb Swan
Enclosed are warrants with muster and pay rolls and receipts amounting to the sum of $86,560.47, excepting one warrant for $1732.23 upon which payment is not yet completed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant issued for pay of certain soldiers
Advises Captain Morris that the Secretary of War has issued a warrant for the pay of sergeants Andrew Galon and Isaac Colgan and privates David Hutchins, John Knowles, and George Brassbridge of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Warrant for Repayment of Funds
Sends a warrant for repayment of funds. Gives instructions for documentation that should accompany future accounts submitted by Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant for Holt's Estimates for July and August
Lewis informs Hodgdon that a warrant for Mr. Holt's estimates for July and August 1797 is made out--though not for the full amount--in favor of Mr. Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant Approved
Warrant made out in favor of Hodgdon as agent to Thomas Holt for $1,420.00 Warrant for arms at New London agreeable to estimates sent by Holt for July and August.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Warrant 1970 Recieved
Acknowledged receipt of money to be distributed to Caleb Swan.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)War Department expenses in Georgia
Sends a receipt and a warrant for the money paid by John Habersham, collector of the customs in Georgia, for the expenses of the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers to close Cooper's accounts
Requests that Captain Cooper provide his account and vouchers for money received from the War Office so that Simmons can close his accounts
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers required at the War Office
Requests that Blount provide his vouchers for monies received from the War Office for "contingencies of the Indian Department" so that Simmons can examine and settle his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers required
Simmons requests vouchers required to credit him with the amounts in his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers Passed to Hugh McCall's Credit
Major Freeman has directed McCall to enclose to Simmons all the vouchers that have been passed to McCall's credit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers needed at the War Office
Requests that St. Clair provide his vouchers for money received from the War Office for "the use of the Indian Department" so that Simmons can close his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
