Collection
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Correspondence on military matters
Basic correspondence between President John Adams and Secretary of War James McHenry in which Adams largely agrees with the sentiments of McHenry and other officers such as General James Wilkinson.
James McHenry PapersCorrection to Submission of Vouchers
Simmons returned account information and vouchers to Fleming for payments made by Fleming. A great number of charges belonged to the Quarter Master and Hospital Department which should be given to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Correction in requisition for musket and pistol balls to Purveyor of Public Supplies
Ref: musket and pistol balls, a correction is forwarded. Amount should be 40,000 musket balls and 50,000 pistol balls. Total 90,000 balls.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCorrected Muster
There was a mistake in Marschalk's last muster and payroll that should be corrected. John Dale's enlistment began on the 4th instead of the 14th of August. A note has been made on the pay receipt and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cornplanter's Opinions on the Iroquois-New York Land Dispute
Cornplanter speaks of Mr. [Robert?] Morris' continual attempts to continue negotiations with the Indians; opines on U.S.-Indian relations since the war. Calls upon the good relationship between …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCordage for the Rigging of the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver the cordage intended for the rigging of the frigate "United States" to the purveyor, Tench Francis. It will be fitted under his direction, subject to the further order of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionCordage for the Rigging of the Frigate
The cordage intended for the rigging of the frigate "United States" should be delivered to the order of the purveyor Tench Francis to be fitted under his direction, subject to the orders of the …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayCOPY: Deposition to Jury
Threat to good name and soul if account given to Thomas the Constable is not repeated word for word before the jury.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Copy of Waste Book of Agent for the Dept. of War
"Herewith you will receive a Copy of the Waste Book of the Agent for the Department of War for the Month of September 1797."
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Copy of Receipt of Lt. James Sterrett
Swan transmits to McHenry a copy of the receipt of Lt. James Sterrett for the sum of $1,112 for the pay of the Army through September 30th 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of Accounts Enclosed
Copy of accounts enclosed, Hale remarked on the loss of the original accounts with vouchers and stated his account was balanced.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Copy of account balance due, settlement of account.
Copy of account balance due. Money transmitted to William Lindsay at Norfolk for compensation of personal expenses. House of Representatives resolve required abstract of recipients of public …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Copy - Documentation of Approval for DeButts Pay as Secretary for Wayne
Nathan Sufborough clerk - copies of documents regarding the approval of DeButts pay at Secretary under Anthony Wayne.
Anthony Wayne PapersCopper for the Frigate "Constitution"
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon, for transportation to Boston, all of the copper furnished by the purveyor for the frigate "Constitution."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayCopies of letters from the Secretary of War to the Quartermaster General
Discusses use of sloop Detroit to transport troops. Encloses copy of Act of Congress continuing Quarter Master General. Discusses future contracts for provisions. Is directed to turn attention to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copied from Knoxville Waste Book
Copy of the entries for August 31, 1797, in the waste book of accounts at Knoxville.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Copied from Knoxville Waste Book
Copy of the entries for August 29, 1797, in the waste book of accounts at Knoxville.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Copied from Knoxville Waste Book
Copy of the entries for August 28, 1797, in the waste book of accounts at Knoxville.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Copied from Knoxville Waste Book
Copy of the entries for August 19, 1797, in the waste book of accounts at Knoxville.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Copied from Knoxville Waste Book
Copy of the entries for August 17, 1797, in the waste book of accounts at Knoxville.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Copied from Knoxville Waste Book
Copy of the entries for August 16, 1797, in the waste book of accounts at Knoxville.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Copied from Knoxville Waste Book
Copy of the entries for August 11, 1797, in the waste book of accounts at Knoxville.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Copied from Knoxville Waste Book
Copy of the entries for August 10, 1797, in the waste book of accounts at Knoxville.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
