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James McHenry Comments on the Florida Boundary Mission of Isaac Guion
McHenry comments on the mission of Capt. Isaac Guion to the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region, specifically to the Walnut Hills and Natchez. Commends Guion as a fine officer and expresses hope that …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionJames Hambleton, deserter
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received the receipts for bounty; also discusses a deserter, James Hambleton.
William Rowland Boote PapersJames Casey Certificate concerning a mare that was rode by the Creek Indians
Certification by Casey that John Rogers, interpreter for Creek Chiefs on the route to Philadelphia had a black mare which he owned. Mare was ridden by Indians and left at Lancaster. When Casey arrived …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)James Bruff report on various financial matters at Fort Niagara
Captain Bruff sends his muster and pay rolls. Sends a receipt roll for bounties paid to recruits. Lists charges for his various expenses as commander of Fort Niagara and its troops. Mentions a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Jackson's pay and money for John Bryant
Notification that his account has been approved and he will be paid for acting as an agent for the War Department. Notification to Jackson that he will receive funds that he is to pay to John Bryant, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Jack Screws for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Captain John Barry of the Frigate United States a pair of large jack screws."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionItems for Algerine Frigate
Orders to deliver Russian duck and cordage for Algerian frigate being built in Portsmouth, N.H.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndItemized list of debt
Detailed account of John Thorpe, Superintendent of artificers. Joseph Howell and Josiah Harmer received $54.00/person, $72.00 debt on account, $40.00 on account Sum total: $166.00. Simmons requests …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Isaac Craig receipt of Samuel Lewis for pay of troops in upper Ohio
Craig received $1750 from Samuel Lewis clerk in Department of War to be applied to pay of troops in upper posts of Ohio River.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Invoice of Timber for Algiers.
An invoice of timber sent to Algiers.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionInvoice of stores for Fort Massac
Invoice of stores from Issac Craig to be delivered to Ft Massac, Illinois via Ohio River by John Robinson, who notes that he will deliver the goods to the commanding officer at such place on the river …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice of public stores
Invoice of public stores forwarded to Trenton, addressed to Major Peter Hunt, to then be forwarded to Ensign Boote in New Brunswick. Includes French muskets, wooden canteens, and screwdrivers.
William Rowland Boote PapersInvested Authority
Rochefontaine was invested with any authority outside that of an average individual; he notified Simmons that in the future he would send those seeking to make an oath to "claims of a pecuniary …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Inventory following construction of USS Constellation
An inventory of all the timber, plank, and other materials remaining in the Navy Yard at Baltimore, after the completion of the frigate Constellation, December 7th, 1797.
Miscellaneous Printed Records, 1774-1830. (RG93)Invalid pensioners from Virginia
War Secretary encloses list of Virginia invalid pensioners, with warrants and monthly allowances, to the Virginia Commissioner of Loans.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Invalid pensioners from Virginia
War Secretary encloses a list of invalid pensioners from the State of Virginia, with monthly allowances for each, to the Commissioner of Loans in Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Intoduction to the Chickasaws
Letter of introduction from Hawkins to the Chickasaws for a Colonel visiting their nation
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersInterpreter to the Choctaw Nation
McHenry orders the recipient to provide his services as interpeter to the Choctaw nation to the Commanding Officer of the detachment sent to take possession of the post at Walnut Hills lately occupied …
Timothy Pickering PapersIntercepted Letter and Misconduct
"Nefarious" conduct of late governor and senator discussed. Subject of his investigation involved private gain from public funds at "the expense of innocent lives". Washington will wait for verdict …
Frederick Chase CollectionIntentions approved
Assures Captain Wade that the Accountant (Simmons) will approve of his "intentions in your publick transactions."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Intelligence on Planned Indian Attack
Discloses intelligence regarding plans of Indians, with British involvement, to attack from Canada. Assistance from Spain against British offered. Evacuation of posts delayed.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Insurance
From Portugal, Benjamin Hodgdon asks Samuel Hodgdon to take out a $6,000 insurance policy at his earliest convenience.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
