Collection
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Nicholson's Pay & Rations
03/24/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNicholson asks that his last quarter's pay and rations, due 31 March 1797, be sent to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Newspapers and Returns
05/05/1797 Autograph Letter SignedPacket of newspapers to be transported by mutual friend, Thomas Butler. Returns for Presque Isle to be transmitted with next post.
James Robertson Papers
News from the American Minister to Portugal
09/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSmith describes his experiences as Minister to Portugal with particular emphasis on the ceremony in which he was presented to the Prince.
Robert Oliver Papers
New storekeeper and deputy pay master
08/11/1797 Letter SignedRegarding Edward Wright, the new storekeeper and deputy paymaster. McHenry gives Henley permission to keep Mr. Hillis on staff.
James McHenry Papers
New Regulations and Burned Printer's House
01/27/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that Craig will comply with new regulations. Disbanding cavalry and a note from the House of Representatives. Mentioned the burning of Brown the printer's house and the death of his …
James Robertson Papers
New Enlistments, Etc.
07/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Miller indicates that he has enlisted Charles Millings who says that he has been a soldier in Capt. Shamburgh's Company and Peter Larkins who was likewise in the 1st Regiment. Any information on …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
New Commissioner
08/07/1797 Autograph Letter SignedButler appointed Commissioner to reopen negotiations with Cherokees for peace treaty and land rights.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Relating to Indian Relations to the Senate [5B-C1 to C4] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 5)
Negotiations with the Seneca Indians
11/29/1797 Recipient's Letterbook CopyMorris requests a meeting with McHenry to discuss business pending with the Seneca Indians.
Papers of Robert Morris, Mm78033605.
Negotiations with France
04/1797 Draft LetterLetter, discusses process of negotiations between US and France.
General Collection- No image
Naming of Frigate to Sail for the Dey of Algiers
07/07/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFrigate intended for the Dey of Algiers to be named the Cresent. McHenry requested Thompson insert the name into the appropriate papers. Congratulates Thompson and Hackett for successful launch.
Printed Versions 
My Opinion Respecting the Charge for the Casks
10/04/1797 Autograph Draft LetterRespecting the charge for casks mentioned in Mr. Arden's letter, Wolcott observes that his proposal seems reasonable depending of course on what the market indicates. He inquires about the safety of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
My Last Quarter's Pay & Rations
09/25/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNicholson requests his pay and rations for the quarter ending September 30th.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Invention Merits Adoption, Etc.
05/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedColonel Gurney is anxious to try Leacock's machine in his store because he believes Leacock's invention merits adoption. Leacock laments that old age has afflicted his body and the ravages of fire …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Contingent Expenses Applied to Public Use
06/19/1797 Autograph Letter SignedGaither discusses the use of his own money for public purposes for which he hopes to be compensated by the United States.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
My Commission on Monies Received and Paid by the War Office
11/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedStevens acknowledges receipt of Simmons's letter and encloses the duplicate receipt for the sum remitted from the Treasury which is his commission on monies receieved and paid by the War Department …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My account with the United States as well as I could ascertain it.
12/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedWatrous has enclosed his account in the best way that he could formulate it. He has not yet received a certficate from the paymaster to tell him when he was paid nor does he know the price of rations …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster, Pay, and Receipt Rolls for Detachments
12/22/1797 LetterCraig sends muster, pay, and receipt rolls for the detachments and recruits recently arrived at Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster, pay, and receipt rolls
04/08/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of receipt roll himself and his recruits that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls. Money for the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Muster, pay, and receipt rolls
04/05/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of receipt, muster, and pay rolls for the men under Lt. Guimpie's command. The amount of the receipt roll will be credited. Notes deductions on the pay roll for a deserter and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) 
Muster, pay, and receipt rolls
03/01/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyForwards muster, pay, and receipt rolls for use of Lieutenant Guimpe's detachment
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Muster, Pay, & Receipt Rolls
07/29/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the muster, pay, and receipt rolls as well as duplicate receipts for money paid during the week.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster Rolls Required for Settlement Forwarded
05/26/1797 Autograph Letter SignedUpon settlement of his accounts, there was a remaining balance due Lukens for his services in the sublegion. Was not paid out due to "want of evidence" of Lukens being mustered, but he referenced a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster Rolls of Capts. Sparks, Richards, and Wade
07/09/1797 Letter SignedEnclosed are the muster rolls for the companies of Capts. Sparks, Richards, and Wade for June 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster Roll, August 1797
08/31/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the muster roll for the recruits at Middletown for August 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster Roll of Recruits
05/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the muster roll of the recruits at Middletown for May 1797 and a payroll for May amounting to $65.80.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
