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Quarterly War Department accounts
Cover letter for the quarterly War Department accounts of settlements made at the Accountant's Office, submitted for review at the Treasury Department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Quarterly Accounts April-June
Quarterly accounts of War Department Office submitted to Harrison for examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Quarterly Account of Daniel Stevens
Transmitted herewith is Stevens' quarterly account for the quarter ending 31 March 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quantity of Powder Ordered from Frankfort
Wheelin & Miller request Hodgdon to give them an account of the quantity of powder that has been ordered from Frankfort for the use of the United States which has not been brought to the ciry …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchasing Iron for the Springfield Armory
The Secretary of War has requested the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the purchase of ten tons of iron for the armory at Springfield. He suggests that the Purveyor authorize David Ames to procure …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Wood for Winter
Orders to contract a fair price for wood to be delivered to garrison at West Point.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of Land
Purchase of lots at Le Boeuf underway, notification that Hodgdon received request to facilitate payment since transaction will take place in Philadelphia.
James Robertson PapersPurchase of a Horse for Fort Niagara
At Captain Bruff's direction, McClellan purchased a horse for the use of the garrison at Fort Niagara. He has drawn on McHenry in favor of Clinch & Van Volgin the sum of $112.50 to be paid by the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Publication of Eaton Trial
Freeman to leave Pittsburgh post. Letter from Eaton led Freeman to believe he would publish his trial to exculpate himself and injure reputation of officers. Freeman requested that Simmons tell …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Public Property in the Care of Colonel McCleery
Colonel Carrington has written a letter concerning a quantity of powder and lead belonging to the United States and in the possession of Colonel McCleery at Morgantown in Virginia. Hodgdon should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provisions
J. Park noted that several requisitions mentioned by McHenry were received. Col. O'Hara will call on McHenry regarding provisions.
James Robertson PapersProving of frigate cannon for frigate United States
Discusses proving of cannon for frigate at Philadelphia. Will send Captain John Barry and Mr. DaCosta to assist in proving of cannon and to judge them fit for service in accordance with terms of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToProtection of the Frontier
Sevier proposes that the protection of the frontier can be accomplished by the militia, including three companies of infantry and a troop of horse.
Timothy Pickering PapersProtecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States
Pope assures Gayoso de Lemos, the Spanish Governor of Louisiana, that British forces from Canada will not be allowed to proceed through United States territory. Pope also warns him that a Spanish …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Propositions for increased defensive measures
Memorandum insisting that a defensive force is necessary to prepare against a united French-Spanish threat, particularly in the southern United States, including marines, dragoons, frigates, and …
James McHenry PapersProposes Plan for Supplies and Furs
Refers to proposal of selling provisions to the troops and to a list of supplies from Mr. Francis. Proposes idea of how to work with deer skins and other furs.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Properly maintaining coastal garrisons
Inquires on the numbers of troops needed in order to properly defend coastal forts and garrisons in the event of an invasion. McHenry asks what the House plans to do in order to adequately provide …
James McHenry PapersProper vouchers for settlement
Requests that Brock submit a statement of account with "proper vouchers" for the expenditure of money received by him in 1792.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Promotion of Jacob Kingsbury
Kingsbury is notified that he has been promoted to the rank of Major in the Second Regiment.
The James Wilkinson Kingsbury PapersPromises of Peace
Gayoso de Lemos responded to Popes letter with peaceful overtones, desire for politics b/w nations to remain favorable.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Promise to Respond to Further Questions
McHenry promises to respond in detail to Adams' further questions as soon as possible.
John Adams PapersProgress report on construction of frigate Constellation in anticipation of request from Congress
Congress will likely request a report on the progress of construction of frigate Constellation at Baltimore. Therefore request report on state of hull, materials, and projected date of launching.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToProgress of Repairs to the Muskets, Etc.
Perkins reports on the progress of the repairs of the muskets at New London. He notes that the rolled iron needed to make the bands for completing the repairs arrived too late so they were forced to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Progress of Negotiations
Letter, discusses treaty negotiations with France.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Progress of Negotiations
Letter, discusses treaty negotiations with France, gives opinions on Spain and U.S. foreign policy.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.
