Collection
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Inquires about Correspondence
Refers to previous correspondence. Encloses bank notes. Refers to Spaniards.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Informing Secretary of War of unwholesome and offensive provisions
Reports unwholesome state of provisions. Purchased beef from some local contractors. Requests money to pay.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Information Regarding Receipts Rolls
Clairborne neglected to include information in last letter regarding receipt rolls. He expounded on the travel of an officer.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Information Regarding Diplomatic Situation Surrounding Enforcement of Treaty of Madrid (U.S.-Spanish Florida Border)
James McHenry expresses hope that Isaac Guion has distributed annual presents to the Chickasaws; notes that Spanish officers have obstructed enforcement of the treaty in the U.S.-Spanish Florida …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionInformation on the construction of the USS Constellation
Encloses a statement on the cash expended for the construction of the Constellation frigate. Sterett also announces, with pleasure, that the unfinished business that Captain Thomas Truxtun left is …
James McHenry PapersInformation on Mr. Pollard
Nourse wishes to give the Secretary of the Treasury information realtive to Mr. Pollard prior to any arrangement which might lead to Pollard's introduction to the Treasury Department. Hodgdon is asked …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information on Fraud
Related details of conversation "in this office" that pertained to fraud, John Connor, and John Shannon.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Information needed from the accountant's office
Requests to know what information the Treasury Department requires from the office of War Department Accountant to answer resolutions of the House of Representatives requiring statements and estimates …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Influence of Court Martial Results and Details on Service History of Deserter
Pay for Thomas Edwards to be withheld pending result of court martial. James Hambleton deserted from frigate, other details regarding his service.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Indians Travelling to Fort Washington
Notification that Indians will travel by boat to Fort Washington under the charge of Capt. Britt. Good relations b/w U.S. and Shawnee.
James Robertson PapersIndian Treaty Proceedings, 1795-1797
Seems to mostly contain expressions of friendship and fair dealing.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Speech made at treaty negotiations in September 1797.
Appears to be speech made at Seneca treaty negotiations that began on August 26, 1797 and continued until mid-September. Cornplanter notes that his people have agreed to sell their lands. He hopes …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Land, Treaty Talks, and Husbandry Utensils
McHenry discusses Indian land and the need for treaty talks with sundry tribes; He adds that husbandry utensils for the Indians will be included in the annuity for the coming year.
Indian DocumentsIndian Goods and General Return
Regrets for lack of information on Polhemus. General returns of stores enclosed. Noted General Wilkinson travel to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersIndian Goods and Construction of Barracks
Letter that arrived at Pittsburgh for E. Turner will be forwarded to his destination, Fort Washington. Indians goods for Chickasaws addressed to Quartermaster at Fort Washington. Attributed poor …
James Robertson PapersIndian Goods and Compensation for Service
Payment of P.Petil to be completed. Receipt of cash invoices for Indian goods due Pottawatomie, Kickapoo, Delaware, and Weea Nations. R. Cochran delivered Indian goods for Ottawa and Chippewas which …
James Robertson PapersIndian Gifts Arrived
Letter containing enclosures to Lieut. Wright received. Indian gifts arrived, Henley seeks to immediately send the presents on so as to prevent damage by the "ungovernable people of this county."
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Indian Deed Delivery
Delivery of Indian deed and journal. Journal contains some details, but omits Indian speeches which Wadsworth deemed unimportant.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Relating to Indian Relations to the Senate [5B-C1 to C4] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 5)Indian Agent Report from Hopewell in Georgia
Hawkins' report on his activities as Indian agent at Hopewell in Georgia and general observations on his travel through Georgia.
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersIndian Affairs
Hawkins reports on meetings with the towns on the river. The Indian nation is not interested in selling land to Georgia. Hawkins relates the state of the Indian economy and agriculture, and passes on …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersIndian affairs
Hawkins discusses various matters concerning Efau Tustunnagau's nation, including a survey of boundary lines and Efau Tustunnagau's trip to see the U. S. President
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersIncomplete Muster Rolls
Muster rolls for Lewis and Pierce's companies not yet complete therefore Craig cannot submit paperwork to McHenry. Commander-in-Chief arrived yesterday.
James Robertson PapersIncomplete Marquis Requires Inspection
Marquis sent by Harris was incomplete, Simmons requested a person to inspect the structure and all necessary appendages required to assemble the structure.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inclusion of Marquee with Waggon
Orders to deliver tent to McHenry; men moving family out of Philadelphia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndInappropriate Use of Funds for Payment
Simmons response to July 15th letter from Fleming. Fleming paid Thomas Hughes BlackSmith with inappropriate monies. Simmons requested BlackSmith's receipt; settlement of Fleming's account received …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
