Collection
42,880 items

Packet of rolls
01/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCover letter for a packet of muster and pay rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Overpayment to Ensign Levi Maclean
01/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses an overpayment made by a company paymaster to Ensign Levi Maclean of Capt. Springer's company. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 03/22/1797
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Overalls Delivered to the Secretary of War
02/02/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRochefontaine received a letter from Captain Littlefield in which he states that the pair of overalls mentioned earlier has been delivered by him to the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Outlines Responsibilities for Clerks
12/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedWar Department instructions, including salaries and numbers of clerks.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Outlines Requirements for Future Establishments
03/14/1797 Autograph Draft LetterReflects uneasy feelings; seeks more information. Outlines requirements for establishment, including a brief budget.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Outlines Receipt for Captain Alexander Gibson according to Accounting Procedures
03/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses receipt of Capt. Alexander Gibson for eight hundred dollars paid in accordance with accountant's letter of Feb. 23, 1797.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Outlines Orders, Troop Routes
03/16/1797 LetterbookRequests purchase of horses in Kentucky. Horses should be ready to assemble at Fort Washington on short notice. Outlines route for supplies sent to the Lakes. Orders route for troops to Tennessee. …
Letters Sent and Received by Quartermaster General John Wilkins, Jr., Feb 8-Jul 30, 1797. (RG92)
Outlines Chickasaw Treaty
01/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to treaty with Chickosaw Indians. Requests release of all prisoners, blacks, and property taken from citizens. Promises sovereignty and protection to Chickosaws.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Outlines Affairs with Ebenezer Bullard; Recommends William Carson
09/15/1797 LetterbookReports from Ebenezer Bullard about assistance at the factory. Prefers not to discharge Bullard but seeks to suspend him until he resigns or quits. Recommends William Carson, a friend of Captain …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Ordnance Stores to be Sent Forward
08/04/1797 Autograph Letter SignedTransportation for Ordnance stores to forward posts along with falling axes, muskets cartridges, and powder. Requested howitzers cases be added to supplies sent forward.
James Robertson Papers
Ordnance & Military Stores to be Transported to Fort Massac
07/28/1797 Letter SignedMcHenry lists the ordnance and military stores that should be forwarded from Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia, and Carlisle, to Major Craig at Pittsburgh and from there to Fort Massac
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Orders to Proceed to Mr. Hughes' Furnace
09/08/1797 LetterbookOrders to proceed to Mr. Hughes' furnace to examine and prove the guns intended for Algerine frigate. Press Mr. Hughes to have all the guns intended for Algerine frigate completed. Report number and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Orders to proceed to Baltimore to consult on launch of frigate Constellation
07/25/1797 LetterbookJoshua Humphreys ordered to proceed to Baltimore to consult with Captain Thomas Truxton and David Stodder regarding the launching of the Constellation without sustaining injury to the vessel. Survey …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Orders to execute coppering of frigate Constitution while on the stocks
07/27/1797 LetterbookOrders to execute coppering of frigate Constitution while on the stocks before launching as high as light water mark, as soon as the bottom is prepared.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Orders to Deliver Muskets
05/12/1797 Letter SignedDirects issue of musket barrels for manufacture of muskets to Tench Francis.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Orders to Deliver Clothing
05/20/1797 Document SignedDelivery of overalls, pants, and shoes to Capt. Shaumberg's company.
James T. Mitchell Collection
Orders to Deliver Cartidges for Cannons
04/12/1797 Letter SignedOrders to deliver cartridges and tubes to Fort Mifflin on Mud Island.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Orders to deliver 12 pound guns to Captain Truxton for the frigate Constellation
07/26/1797 LetterbookCaptain Staats Morris is ordered to deliver twelve 12 pounder cannon for the frigate Constellation from Whetstone Point Maryland.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Orders for Taking Spanish Post in Natchez
06/15/1797 Printed DocumentDetails messages from President and the Spanish Commandment regarding new policy and land ownership in Natchez.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Orders for Lt. Bissell
03/17/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLt. Bissell is ordered to take command of all the recruits at Middletown--except a sergeant, two musicians, and Miller's waiter--and proceed by water carriage to West Point on the Hudson River in New …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Order to prepare recruits for marching
10/10/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that Ensign Boote prepare his recruits for marching, and to annex them under Lieutenant Marochalk
William Rowland Boote Papers- No image
Order to Move Requested Anchor from Portsmouth to Baltimore
11/10/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAnchor in Navy Yard at Portsmouth required by Constellation. McHenry ordered Navy Agent Sheafe to transport the anchor to Baltimore or Potapsco.
Printed Versions 
Order to Deliver Shot
03/16/1797 Letter SignedDelivery of cannon shot to Superintendent of Military Stores.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Order to Deliver Artillerists Clothing
01/12/1797 Letter SignedIssue of uniforms for recruiting rendevous at Spring Garden.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Order to Deliver Arms and Ammunition
03/17/1797 Letter SignedDelivery of musket barrels, stocks and bayonets to Tench Francis for Mr. Dickart of Lancaster for completion of assembly of muskets.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
