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Regarding Algerian Frigate
06/29/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, mentions Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Algerian Frigate
06/26/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding a Spanish Spy
08/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDescribes evidence of a Spanish spy or agent and discusses the possibility of a Spanish alliance with Indians against the United States.
James McHenry Papers
Regarding a French spy
06/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedInforms McHenry of evidence of a French spy, working to round up a force of Creek Indians on the frontier.
James McHenry Papers
Refunding of money
03/08/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that De Butts refund to the Treasurer of the U. S. money received on bills drawn by Butts on the Secretary of War on account of the Department of War and debited on Paymaster General Caleb …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Refund to the Paymaster General
06/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Captain Gaines refund a sum of money to Caleb Swan, Paymaster General, in order to clear Gaines' account at the War Office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Refund owed to the War Office
05/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies McClean that he owes the War Office money for pay he received twice for the same period. Requests that he refund the money to Isaac Craig at Pittsburg. Encloses an abstract of McClean's …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Refund of money from Lieutenant Charles Martin to Issac Craig
08/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed account of Lieutenant Charles Martin with balance due of $39.89 plus a letter requesting the amount to be refunded to the Craig.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Refers to Troop Needs, March
10/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to activities of Blount, Cox, and the Mississippi affair and his inability to follow current needs of the troops. Nothing has come to his notice of domestic or foreign affairs.
Oliver Wolcott Sr. Papers
Recruits for the western frontier
10/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDirects Henry Glenn to join Philip Schuyler in taking charge of a party of recruits for the western frontier.
James McHenry Papers
Recruiting orders
07/27/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from the Secretary of War to Ensign Boote regarding recruits enlisted at New Brunswick, New Jersey.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Recruiting money and receipts
09/23/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRequests more money for the recruiting service. Cover letter for receipts of persons listed. Cited in Simmons to Boote, 09/25/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Recruiting Account and Vouchers Received
10/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRecruiting account and vouchers received by Office and will be placed under examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recruiting account and promotions
08/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons discusses promotions with Boote.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recruiting Account & Vouchers
10/17/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMorris transmits his recruiting account and vouchers along with an account current, by which it will appear that the money he was charged for the recruiting service has been expended by Lt. Dyson, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Recount of Credits and Accounts at West Point
04/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHale summarized account information for Cudworth, Mr. Joseph Cr[annoh], David Clifford, and Mr. Nichols.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Records and Transportation
08/11/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNumber of returns processed by the Quartermaster General's office seen as numerous, expressed possibility that returns requested by E. Turner might not be processed. Craig applied to Hodgdon for …
James Robertson Papers
Recommends Wallace as Agent at Savannah and Augusta
08/25/1797 LetterbookRequests agent at Savannah and Augusta. Recommends Mr. M. Wallace, but wants to discuss compensation. Discusses supplies at factory and garrison. Will apply to the contractor.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Recommending a Replacement for Lewis, the Messenger
09/11/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSince McHenry's messenger Lewis has been killed by the yellow fever (or ague), Wolcott recommends, as a replacement for Lewis, William Markwert who has been highly recommended by Mr. Borrows [?].
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Recommending a consular candidate
05/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRecommends a consular candidate to France.
James McHenry Papers
Recommended Appointment in the Medical Line
07/11/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHenry Wells, a pupil of Dr. Buchanan and Moale, wants an appointment in the medical line on board the frigate being built at Baltimore. Wells has been studying medicine for four years and is well …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Recommendations of Mister Pollard
10/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Pollard has the opportunity to procure a situation in the Treasury Department and has need of the recommendation written for him by the late John Wilcox so it can be presented to the Secretary. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Recommendations for Property Use at Detroit
02/17/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentUnited States succeeded to a great deal of property around Detroit previously occupied by the British. Wilkins advised the United States act quickly to claim land and build or sell lots before …
Printed Versions - No image
Recommendations for Coppering of Frigate Constitution
07/27/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentExpressed necessity for the ship Constitution to be "coopered on the stocks before she is launched". Orders to cooper the ship to the "high water mark" as soon as the bottom of the boat has been …
Printed Versions 
Recommendations & Suggestions Concerning French Hostility
05/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses current poor relations with France, the poor effect of this on trade. Advises that the wisdom of all the governmental branches may be needed to resolve the situation, and that good …
John Adams Papers
