Collection
42,880 items

Pig Lead for the Troops in Tennessee
11/10/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAlong with sundry accounting matters, Wilkins notes that he has had offers from Mississippi to supply pig lead that might be wanted by the troops in Tennessee. The cheapest places for delivery would …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Pig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
07/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon is asked to take order for five tons of pig lead, in lieu of the five tons of sheet lead heretofore ordered, for the use of the Frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Pig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
07/11/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver five tons of pig lead to Samuel Hodgdon for the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Pig Lead for the Frigate "Constellation"
07/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHarris is asked to deliver five tons of pig lead to Samuel Hodgdon for the use of the Frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Pickering articulates the President's need for security to Hodgdon
09/26/1797 Autograph Letter SignedPickering informs Hodgdon that an attempted break-in was made at the home of President John Adams. The president has inquired to Pickering regarding security.
Huntington Mss
Petitioning to allow trade to continue at the Ottawa towns
10/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLeith, Shepherd and Duff are petitioning Wilkinson to allow a trading house to remain in the Ottawa towns. The current clerk at the town, James McDonald, has been charged with dishonorable conduct, …
Robert Prescott Papers.- No image
Petition of Michael Van Kleek and Mary Hibbern
01/23/1797 Document SignedPetitions to Congress related to service in Revolutionary War.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46) 
Petition of Michael Van Kleeck
01/27/1797 Document SignedBecause regimental paymasters were elected by the officers of the regiment, there is no right to compensation by said officers if the paymasters, chosen by them, do not deliver the appropriate …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)
Petition of Mary Hibborn
01/27/1797 Document SignedMary Hibborn's petition for land promised to soldiers who served in the late war until its termination is denied because her husband, Francis Cranberry, served and died long before the war ended.
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)
Pessimism over Public Affairs
07/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses foreign affairs; discusses French military.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.
Personal Opinions on Dutch and French Ministers
07/18/1797 Autograph LetterLetter, discusses treaty negotiations; discusses foreign affairs; mentions Constitution.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.
Personal Explanation for Sundry Charges
01/28/1797 Autograph Letter SignedGibson explains the nature of charges which were denied payment by the War Department. He also requests $800 from his accounts so he can repay debts incurred for recruiting in 1795.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Permission to make use of fifer
11/04/1797 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary at War has directed Nathan Jones to inform Ensign Boote that he is at liberty to make use of John Stiles Parsons, the fifer.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Permission of Power of Attorney
03/12/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed power of attorney for Simmons who obliged Rochefontaine's request to receive "publick securities" due him. Rochefontaine requested Simmons forward all sums Simmons collects on his behalf.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Permission for Tench Francis to Examine Cannon Balls
03/29/1797 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War wants Harris to permit Mr. Francis to examine and prove whatever number of iron cannon balls Francis thinks proper. He wants a number of them for a particular use and, if these …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection- No image
Permission for Construction of Supporters for Cat Head and Faces
08/08/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFox informed Truxtun he had permission from Sec. of War to construct supporters for a ship in Baltimore. Suggested a worker of Mr. Rush's for assistance in cutting the pieces.
Printed Versions 
Pensions for James and Robert Cosby
10/18/1797 Autograph Letter SignedForwarding accounts for provisions supplied to a party of Indians and cover letter for documents concerning Robert Crosby's and James Crosby's applications for an invalid pension
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Pensions for James and Robert Cosby
08/05/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDeposition for invalid pensions for James and Robert Cosby for wounds received in action at Ninety Six in 1775
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Pennsylvanians Know that They are not Entirely Governed by Military Law, Etc.
09/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter concerns the land rights of Pennsylvanians and Indians.
Robert Oliver Papers
Payroll for West Point and Court of Inquiry on conduct of Colonel Rochefontaine
09/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyPayroll for August received by Simmons. Total amount: $22.21 which will be received from Fish upon procurement of duplicate receipts. Receipt roll for June will be paid to Fleming's credit. Fish …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payroll for April 1797
05/11/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSince Capt. Miller failed to submit his payroll for April 1797, it is now being forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Payments for Militia Services
06/12/1797 Copy of documentAmount of payments made by the Accountant of the War Department in pursuance of warants issued by the Secretary of War in the years 1794-96 for Militia services performed in the defensive protection …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Payment, Discharge, and Reenlistment Updates
11/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedFrye sends the muster, pay, and receipt rolls for his detachment. He requests money for enlistment bounties, as he has enlisted more men than he has money to pay bounties. He also requests money due a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Payment Updates
08/29/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from Capt. Blackburn received, notifying Saunders pay to be transmitted to Col. Carrington, discharged soldiers working in town to be paid upon application. Enlistment updates for Capt. Bruff.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Payment Transmitted to Me
11/20/1797 Autograph Letter SignedStevens transmits his account with duplicate vouchers and requests that his payment be transmitted.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
