Collection
42,880 items

Request for Account Information
10/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received account information regarding monies paid for fortifications at Ocracock. Before Simmons can direct an examination he needs account particulars of Mr. Blounts with certificate of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Information
10/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHabersham's account for mounting artillery contained information on Daniel DeSaussure. Account stated DeSaussure received credit of $500.00 for a bill on Josiah Smith. No account of Smith existed in …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Account Infomation or Refund
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyMoney advanced to Marsh by James Mott, Treasurer of New Jersey, for pay of 3rd New Jersey regiment called up to suppress an insurrection in the Western counties of Pennsylvania. The money that was …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Reprimand Regarding Receipts
09/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyReprimands Parmele for sending a parcel of copies of receipts for bounty paid recruits without enclosing a list specifying paid amount and items. Further advice given regarding receipt collection.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Reprimand for unsatisfactory compliance with request for statement of materials and stores purchased
04/18/1797 LetterbookIn this heated letter, Secretary of War James McHenry informs Caleb Gibbs, clerk at the ship at Boston, that his continued non-compliance with instructions to provide a return of all articles received …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Reprimand for non compliance with request for statement of materials and stores purchased
04/15/1797 LetterbookHaving made a request for a statement of all materials and stores purchased on account of the frigate building at Boston, Secretary of War McHenry reprimands naval agent Henry Jackson for non …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To- No image
Reprimand for Improper Use of Title
07/25/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFox notified Humphreys he would no longer take orders from him, as Fox is head of the Naval Department and Humphreys styled himself a grander title than was appropriate.
Printed Versions 
Reports US Relations in Portugal
10/31/1797 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedRefers to US relations in Portugal. Reports activities of the Secretary of State there, with several social events. Refers to the Spaniards on the Mississippi and Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Reports Return from Sea; Exchange with Pickering and British Officer
06/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedReports safe landing after two months at sea. Reports exchange with a British officer and Pickering.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Reports of Stores, Supplies, and Quartermasters
03/03/1797 LetterbookEncloses return of quartermaster, ordnance, and hospital stores with clothing and Indian goods, including Fort Franklin, Fort LeBoeuf, and Presque Isle. Reports the delivery of Indian goods for the …
Letters Sent and Received by Quartermaster General John Wilkins, Jr., Feb 8-Jul 30, 1797. (RG92)
Reports Involvement in Indian Arrangements; Concern for French
04/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedReports summon of General Gibson to discuss Indian arrangements. Expresses concern about the French crossing borders. Ross recommends General John Gibson as the United States' representative for …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Reports Indian Trading
06/15/1797 LetterbookSince arriving, they have been busy engaging shipping of supplies to Philadelphia and seeking Indian goods. Discusses shipping. Writes about Indian habits at trading posts.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Reports Conditions at Colerain
04/03/1797 LetterbookEncloses report of the state of Indian business. Recommends shipping goods by way of Savannah. Mentions local blacksmith who performs well. Tim Barnard believes the Indians are geared for peace.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Reports Condition of Troops at Garrison and Factory
08/25/1797 Extract of LetterReports considerable sum of money in possession of troops at garrison and the need to supply the factory with groceries. Responds with an order of money for supplies.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Reports celebration of the President's Birthday
10/21/1797 Autograph Letter SignedReports celebration of the President's birthday; mentions toasts made. Awaits news from the US, other than letters to the editor in the newspapers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Reports Attitude toward French; Intends to Request Money
03/21/1797 Autograph Letter SignedReports return home. Refers to the local attitudes toward the French and to Burke's letters. Plans to visit Perry about prospective money.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Reports Activities to Supply Garrison and Factory
09/26/1797 Extract of LetterTransmitted information to the Secretary of War, who, following Lewis's suggestions, has ordered Mr. Francis to purchase and Mr. Harris to transport groceries for the garrison. Regrets opposition …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Reported Sightings of General Wilkinson
10/02/1797 Autograph Draft Letter SignedMr. Lewis has reported that Wolcott was surprised that there is a strong possibility that General Wilkinson is in the southwestern territory at the head of an army. Wilkinson was last seen in Detroit …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Report to the President from the Departments of War, Treasury and State on a Treasury & Revenue Dispute
12/18/1797 Letter SignedAnalyzes complaints of the Secretary of the Treasury, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., against a Mr. Coxe, Commissioner of the Revenue. These are: a complaint of the delinquency of the inspector of the revenue …
John Adams Papers
Report on the journey to Paris and French attitudes toward internal divisions in America
09/19/1797 Copy of Signed DocumentCharles Cotesworth Pinckney informs James McHenry that he and General Marshall are on their way to Paris so that the delay of their journey is not attributed to bad motives. Pinckney reports that the …
James McHenry Papers
Report on the Creeks
03/01/1797 Autograph LetterHawkins reports on the situation among the Creeks, their intentions, and their complaints. Also discusses the necessity of regulations for Indian traders
#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers
Report on Suspicious Activity by Thomas Powers and General Wilkinson
06/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNewman describes the man from whom he received papers (meant for Canada) at Greenville and reveals further details regarding the Wilkinson intrigue, in particularly that it is well known around …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Report on Suspicious Activity by Thomas Powers and General Wilkinson
06/18/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNewman gives an account of the efforts of Judge Sebastian, Thomas Powers and General James Wilkinson to use him to their advantage against General Wayne while in Natchez.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367- No image
Report on Spanish Compliance with U.S. Treaty
09/20/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHawkins in want of money, also requested annual stipend due Creek Indians. Reports from the frontier assure him of Spain's compliance with treaty and are vacating land now owned by U.S. Hawkins also …
Printed Versions 
Report on pay matters for Tennessee
06/08/1797 Letter SignedNotifies Henley that Ensign William Smith is carrying money due to General Sevier and his brigade for service in 1793 that was just authorized by Congress. Discusses Henley's estimate of military …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
