Collection
42,880 items
Fishing Seines
Orders to deliver fishing seines to James Bruff and John Hamtramck at Niagara and Detroit, respectively.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndFinancial and Arrival of Wilkinson
Vouchers received. Draft on Hodgdon will be honored. Noted Wilkinson's talents, expects him to be a good Commander in Chief.
James Robertson PapersFinancial affairs at Army Headquarters
Acknowledges receipt of Major Jonathan Cass's "account current." Mentions the recruiting service. Requests a muster roll. Discusses the accounting of pay and subsistence due to Doctor Allison and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Final Outfitting for the Frigate United States
McHenry writes that he is glad to hear the damage done to the ship during its launching has been repaired; directs Barry to moor in the harbor and take on cannon and all its other supplies, which have …
John Barry Collection.Filling the vacancy of deputy pay master and store keeper
Informs the accountant of Edward Wright's appointment to the office of Deputy Pay Master and Store-keeper in Tennessee, with a salary of $600.
James McHenry PapersFilling a Clerk's Vacancy in Hodgdon's Office
Having heard of a vacancy for a clerk in Hodgdon's office, Kennedy offers his services. He has previously been employed by Joseph Nourse, Register of the Treasury, for three years who should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Felix D. St. Hilaire letter to Secretary at War
This is a cryptic message between St. Hilaire and McHenry that likely pertains to a covert shipment of arms and ammunition. St. Hilaire informs McHenry that legal prohibitions on the exportation of …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Fate of the Pay for Capt. Kalteisen's Troops
Stevens is expressing to Simmons his concern regarding the fate of correspondence that included the pay of Capt. Kalteisen's troops for the months of November and December.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Farming Equipment for the Creeks
Hawkins requests that "implements of husbandry" intended for the Creeks be forwarded to him.
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersFarmer's Brother Speech possibly made at Treaty of Seneca or Big Tree treaty negotiations in September 1797.
Farmer's Brother wants all of the annuities at once. He expects that surveyors will survey the lands, and hopes the U.S. will send a surveyor they can confide in so they will not be cheated. He …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersFalse Claims
Capt. Webb's verbal answers to Simmons' inquiries have been ill natured and evasive. Lt. Hough has received the pay due him, knowing that the horse claimed by him is the property of the US. Capt. Webb …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)False Accusations
False accusations that Pope would attack Spanish garrison addressed, Pope wanted accuser identified and brought to justice.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Failure to Reply to Letters
Letter, describes the reasons he has been unable to answer McHenry's letters.
Mss CollectionFailure to Follow Instructions
McHenry observes that Hodgdon has failed to follow the instructions (effective 11 November 1796) for the Superintendent of Military Stores that require him to: report monthly on the state and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Facts Sufficient for His Conviction
Wigginton suspects James Perkins of malfeasance with respect to cannon shot purchased for the United States and believes he can gather enough proof to find him guilty. He can prove that his wagons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)EXTRACT: [Extract of General Orders]
Inspector will furnish to the Paymaster General the names and dates of absentees to be struck from the muster roll.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Extract rules and regulations relative to maritime, frontier posts, or fortified places
Extract on rules and regulation relative to remittance and frontier posts or fortified places. Discusses methods for security and safeguarding plans for forts or fortified places.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Warrants for David Henley
Extract of Warrants issued by Secretary of War in favor of Samuel Meeker, Samuel Meredith, Daniel McMahon, William Chancellor, Alex Cain.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Warrants for David Henley
Extract from the warrant book for David Henley. Warrants drawn in the Department of War on the Treasurer of United States. Includes date, in whose favor, and services.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Warrants for Colonel Henley's government drawn by Secretary of War on the Treasurer
Extract of Warrants for Colonel Henley's government drawn by Secretary of War on the Treasurer. Warrants favor Cherokee and Choctaw Indians, Indian Agents, and interpreters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Warrants drawn by Secretary of War on treasurer of United States
Extract of Warrants drawn by Secretary of War on treasurer of United States in favor of William Meeker, Seth Craig and Samuel Lewis.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of letter from Secretary of War to Isaac Guion with reenlistment instructions
Secretary of War encloses list of enlisting instructions and authorizes Captain Isaac Guion to draw sums necessary to maintain fresh enlistments.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
