Collection
42,880 items

Submission of Expenditure Estimates for December 1797 to February 1798
11/28/1797 LetterbookAppears to be the cover letter submitting the expenditure estimates for December 1797 and January & February 1798.
John Wilkins Letterbook
Strengthening the Garrison at St. Louis
06/02/1797 Extract of LetterLieutenant Colonel Howard and his regiment have arrived in Saint Louis. He is strengthening the works at that place and organizing the militia. General Wilkinson has confidential information that the …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)
Stores Wanted for Three Frigates.
06/12/1797 DocumentMilitary Stores wanted in the Requisitions of the Three Frigates.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Stop the Holy Insurrection, Etc.
12/07/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMcMechin discusses regional politics and reports the results of the election. Mr. Henry's election as governor leaves a Senate seat vacant. He speaks of those who are rallying around Mr. Jefferson and …
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.
Stipends for McGillivray of the Creeks
11/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIn a mostly illegible letter, the following can be read: lower Creeks; stipends; McGillivray; Indians; Department of War;
Special Folder
Status of the Evacuation
05/09/1797 Extract of LetterPope has disembarked his troops at Natchez and received a cordial reception from the Spanish. The Spanish evacuation was going well until the military stores and cannon were ordered back. There have …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)
Status of Supplies Lost in Sunken Boat
07/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter and packages received, will be examined shortly. Deplores loss of supplies that were damaged or sunk with boat traveling up Allegheny.
James Robertson Papers
Status of Sgt. Major Montgomery
08/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIt is surprising that evidence of William Montgomery has not been found since he has been in the Army since 1795 as a regimental Sergeant Major and has always been mustered in the staff rolls. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Status of Northwest Indians, U.S.-Cherokee Boundary Project, & Frontier Military Movements
08/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedReports that the Indians of the Northwest appear to desire remaining at peace with the U.S. Also reports on the progress of the commissioners running the boundary line between U.S. and Cherokee land, …
John Adams Papers
Status of Major Cushing
11/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAttorney General Lee asserts that if Major Cushing is a field officer in the line, he cannot lawfully hold the office of Brigade Major or Inspector, but if he can hold one of these offices, he can …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Status of James Lowry
08/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedJames Lowry claims that the last muster roll on which he was included was with a detachment at Pittsburgh for June 1796 by Col. Burton who now has a command at Fort Washington. That roll should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Status of Christian Altebran [?]
12/08/1797 Autograph Letter / Autograph DocumentSteele informs Simmons that Christian Altebran (?) is an apprentice and under age and that is the reason he has not been included on the certificate and the recruiting account. Therefore, a request …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Status of and Request for Provisions
07/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLast post Craig sent Hodgdon list of sundry articles shipped to Fort Franklin via boat that sank while traveling on Allegheny. Still awaiting list of items damaged, lost, or in good repair. Requested …
James Robertson Papers
Stationery for General Wilkinson, Etc.
06/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedGeneral Wilkinson writes for a supply of stationery. After comparing the returns in his possession, Hodgdon should provide information regarding what articles should be purchased and in what …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Stationery & Putty Requested by Colonel Henley
05/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon wants to know what action was taken in response to the request for stationery and putty by Colonel Henley for the garrison at Knoxville. On the order, it is not clear who is to provide the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Stationery & Putty for Henley
05/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIn response to Hodgdon's letter [included in the document] Stagg notes that a letter was sent to the Secretary of the Treasury requesting that stationery and putty be sent to Colonel Henley at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Stationary and Supplies to be Mailed
11/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedWaiting on paperwork from Forrest. Requested stationary, paper, quills, and ink powder will be sent to Craig. Capt. Crawford's money will be sent along shortly.
James Robertson Papers- No image
Statement Requesting Canvas for the Frigate Building for the Dey of Algiers
01/28/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentEnclosed statement listing type and quantity of canvas.
Printed Versions 
Statement of Stores of Kentledge [Ballast]; Request for Kentledge for Revenue Cutter
02/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedStores, describes amount of Kentledge on hand; asks for 16 tons kentledge for cutter.
Josiah Fox Papers
Statement of Powder On Hand
11/30/1797 LetterbookStatement of powder on hand at various places per the books of the Intendant of Military Stores.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Statement of Powder at Various Places
07/26/1797 LetterbookStatement of the quantity of powder at various places.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Statement of pay of petty officers, seamen, and Marines for examination
08/05/1797 LetterbookStatement of pay of petty officers, seamen, and Marines for examination. Notes that there is a surplus of $150 and asks how it might be applied, since Congress took no notice of Quartermasters or …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Statement of Muskets On Hand
06/02/1797 Letterbook CopyStatement of muskets on hand as of April 1, 1797, per the books of the Intendant of Stores.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Statement of military stores requisite for the three frigates
06/12/1797 LetterbookA statement of Military Stores for the three frigates.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Statement of Iserloan
05/23/1797 Document SignedTestimony in Commonwealth v Christian Hubbard and John Shannon
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
