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Statement of enlistment into the United States Army
Etheldred Ballard oath of allegiance as a soldier in Army of United States of America. Enlistment is for five years.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Statement of Cannons and Sea Carriages
Statement of iron cannons and carriages on books of Intendant of Stores
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Statement of Brass Howitzers and Carriages
Statement of brass howitzers and carriages as they appear in the Intendant of Stores' books.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Statement of Brass Cannons and Carriages
Statement of brass cannons and carriages on books of intendant of stores
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Statement of Account
Simmons received letter enclosing Gibbs account for salary as Clerk of Navy Yard at Boston. Total $187.50 will be paid by Johnathan Jackson to Gibbs.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Statement of Account
Simmons received Claghorn's statement of account for compensation from July through September. Total of $500.00 will be paid by Johnathan Jackson to Claghorn.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)State of Stores for Captain Nicholson's Ship
Per Nicholson's request, Fox has made inquiries regarding which stores have been purchased for Nicholson's ship. He reports back on what is ready and what is still on its way.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToState of Progress of Constructing & Equipping Frigate United States
Describes state of progress on frigate United States, including carpentry and blacksmithing remaining to be completed, the state of ballast & water casks, masts, cables, anchors, rigging, yards, etc. …
Keith Read CollectionState of Foreign Negotiations
Refers to ongoing foreign treaty negotiations and forms of government.
John Adams PapersState Department Preparation for State of the Union Address
Confirms that he is forwarding some of Adams' correspondence to its recipients; also informs Adams that he is preparing "business to lay before Congress," presumably material for Adams' state of the …
John Adams PapersStands of Arms for the Frigate "Constitution"
Harris is directed to deliver one hundred stands of arms and accoutrements for the frigate "Constellation" being constructed at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayStands of Arms
Stands of arms at various military installations in the United States as of April 1, 1797.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Standing orders issued to the Commander of troops at Massac
Letter, discusses foreign influence on frontiers; discusses foreign powers' Indian relations; discusses hostile indians; informs re ammunition & provisions contracts; directs detachment to occupy …
James Wilkinson PapersStaffing Frigate
per request of Secretary of War, a frigate must set sail. Instructions for staffing frigate.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Sponges, Rammer, & Ladle Staffs for the "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver the following to the purveyor so that he will have them on hand for the use of the frigate "United States": sponges, a rammer, and ladle staffs.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MaySponge, Rammer, & Ladle Staffs for the Frigate"United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor the sponge, rammer, and ladle staffs intended for the frigate "United States" so that he can have them finished for use and returned to the store.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSpies to the Indian Lands
McHenry directs Henley to send spies among the whites who have illegally settled on Indian lands. Also discusses Army affairs in Tennessee
Correspondence by AuthorSpeedy answer will be considered a particular favor.
Rodrique references several letters in response to Simmons' letter of the 20th and requests a speedy answer from him.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Speech to Indians at Treaty Negotiations.
Appears to be the opening speech in a treaty negotiation between Jeremiah Wadsworth, US Commissioner, and the Seneca Nation. Makes references to desires of the President and Congress.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersSpeech of the Cornplanter to Washington.
Speech, mentions Washington's retirement; mentions Revolutionary War; discusses White encroachment; discusses education; discusses Indians and liquor.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSpeech made by US Commissioner at Treaty with Seneca Nation, September 1797.
Colonel Wadsworth opens by saying he was unwell the previous evening and could not reply to the Seneca speeches. He says he is gratified that the Seneca nation is satisfied with the bargain made for …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersSpeech at Treaty Negotiation, August-September 1797.
Discusses terms of treaty. Makes several references to the President of the United States. Requests discussion about trade and supplies.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
