Collection
42,880 items
Delivery and Distribution of Fuel and Straw
"Regulations to be observed in the distribution of fuel and straw to the garrisons on the seacoast and recruiting parties."
The Denny - O'Hara PapersDelivery
Noted assistants quitting service and general malady in Philadelphia. W. Weekly delivered two casks w/o invoices addressed to Governors of Kentucky and North West Territory which will be forwarded …
James Robertson PapersDeliver the Above Mentioned Canvas
"Mr. Harris will please to deliver to Mr. Powers the canvas above mentioned."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionDelinquent accounts
Simmons sends a list of officers whose accounts with the War Office are deliquent. Lt. John Bowyer's recruiting account approved. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/28/1797
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Delinquent Account of Thompson
Letter regarding outstanding balance due by Thompson. Vouchers must paid before January 1, 1797 as ordered by the resolutions of the House of Representatives.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Delays May Prove Fatal
In his partially illegible scrawl, Wilkinson seems to be discussing the current situation on the western frontier.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Delayed Pay
Col. [Edward] Carrington has indicated that he is only authorized to pay Capt. [Richard] Blackburn. It is hard not to receive one's pay simply because Capt. Blackburn is not available to pay it and it …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defense Against French Depredations
Discusses the likely need to hold a session of Congress to pass resolutions relating to the defense of trade and the coast against French depredations.
General CollectionDefending Myself Against Malicious Implications
Fearing that he may be the object of a personal attack by the Democrats, Heth provides a detailed explanation of his accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Deductions from Pay Roll, with Details
Pay roll issued to Gibson and detachment under his command was examined and deductions were taken from pay of William McNeal, James Morgan, Robert Allison, Felix McFarlan, Bradford Stewart, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Deduction of $1.20
Nicholson expresses concern regarding the $1.20 that Simmons had deducted as an over-charge in Nicholson's subsistence account. His pay and subsistence for April 1 to June 30 is $334.20 and if he made …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Decision of Court Martial Effects on Payment
The June pay roll for West Point included two soldiers who were past their service time, but who have been detained due to a court martial. The decision of the court martial was sent to the Secretary …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Deceptive Plans Regarding Land Purchase
Secretive plans discussed. Action supported by Indian friends. Location of Chisholm unknown. Land purchase discussed.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Debit to Wilkinson's account
Notifies Brigadier General Wilkinson of a debt placed to his account on the books of the War Office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Debit to Freeman's account
Notification that his "account current" and vouchers have been examined and that the balance due the War Department will be placed to his debit in his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Debate regarding the military establishment and western frontier
McHenry acknowledges a significant debate in the House over whether a proposed addition to the military establishment be necessary. McHenry stands by his position that not only should the military …
James McHenry PapersDeath of Red Pole
Notification that after severe illness, Red Pole died. Shawnee acknowledged the assistance of the U.S. in his care. Requested a head stone or tomb stone to be placed over his grave.
James Robertson PapersDe Grasse's Pay
Notification that his account for pay as Sub-Engineer to the Fortifications at South Carolina has been received and that he will receive his pay from Daniel Stevens, federal supervisor at Charleston,
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)De Grasse's pay
Notification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Daniel Stevens, federal supervisor at Charleston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)David Henley's Receipt
Enclosed is David Henley's receipt for the sum of money that was delivered to Ensign Smith to forward to Henley.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)David Henley Accounts
Various accounts and estimates of expenditures relative to Major Jackson and two other companies submitted or discussed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Dates & Sums of the Respective Bills
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to insert in the enclosed letter the dates and sums of the respective bills comprising the indicated amount along with the names of the persons who drew them. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Damn All the Rest: John Chisholm Letter announcing departure for England
Chisholm announces that he sails for England the next day on the Ship Favorite. He wishes McKee well but damns others, such as CDH, [Colonel David Henley], and L.D.B.H. He esteems McKee for his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Current State of Affairs
Bemoaned not getting credit for industry at job and current busy state of affairs while Congress is in session. Hoped Red Pole would recover from illness for both political and humane reasons. …
James Robertson Papers
