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Copied from Knoxville Waste Book
Copy of the entries for August 8, 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 7, 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 1, 1797, in the waste book of accounts at Knoxville.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Conveying Dispatches for General Wilkinson
The Secretary of War wants an express ready to proceed with all possible expedition until he overtakes the Pittsburgh mail so as to convey important dispatches for General Wilkinson. The mail leaves …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Controversy Relative to Providing Quarters for Doctor Lynch & His Family
Mitchell explains in exhaustive detail the reasons for his delay in providing quarters for Doctor Lynch who apparently had complained to McHenry about the delay,.
Robert Oliver PapersContractors for rations
Lists the names of contractors for rations; includes location.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract for the Guns of the Algerian Frigate
Since Wolcott has no confidence in Mr. Hughes, the guns for the frigate will either be detained or obtained from some other quarter.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Contract between Oliver Wolcott, Jr. and James O'Hara for supplies
Articles of agreement between Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury, and James O'Hara of Pittsburgh. They have agreed to a covenant in which O'Hara has pledged to deposit supplies and issue …
The Denny - O'Hara PapersContinued Harmony Between Our Nations
Gayoso de Lemos assures Pope that he continues to be convinced of the harmony that exists between Spain and the United States and strongly condemns the person who has provided information that argues …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Construction at Presque'isle
Enclosed return of various stores. Requests instructions on proposed buildings to be constructed at Presque Isle.
James Robertson PapersConspiracy of French Ministers
Renewal of war seems to be the only option. Speaks of conspiracy among French ministers violating law of nations. In depth account of treaty negotiations.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Confirming receipt of McHenry's letter sent by Mr. Smith
Wilkinson confirms receipt of McHenry's letter, sent through Mr. Smith. McHenry apparently expressed disappointment over some matter in the letter, and Wilkinson appears to explain the situation from …
Solomon Sibley PapersConfirmation of Account Settlement
Simmons remarked on letter from Coffin to Samuel Lewis, clerk, on July 23rd which contained duplicate receipts for the amount of $154.70. Difference in amount mentioned and Coffin's account was …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Confidential Letter
Letter to Guion to be forwarded under confidential supervision who should be instructed to make necessary inquiries at Massac and the Chickasaw Bluffs.
James Robertson PapersConfers License on Stephen Hawkins to Trade with Creeks
Follows instructions to the Agent of War. Reports that Stephen Hawkins, of Georgia, is back in New York. Hawkins has been licensed to trade in the Creek nation.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Conducting Indians to Philadelphia
One thousand dollars is advanced to the Quartermaster's department so that John Wilkins, Quartermaster General, can advance said amount to Capt. John Heth to be used for conducting Indians to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Condition of Old Fort and Storage of Powder
Status of magazine at old fort no longer appropriate for storage of powder. Advised the storage at Fort Fayette and notified McHenry he will attempt to sell the old magazine and its building …
James Robertson PapersConcerns with Spanish and the Northwest Territory
References relations with Spanish and Indians. Mentions militia, President, and Congress. Concerned about administration of the Northwest Territory.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about Interactions with Spanish
Concerned about possibility of Spanish interaction.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about Blount's Influence in Tennessee
Wolcott expresses concern about the continued influence of William Blount in Tennessee and how it could provoke a potential Indian crisis. It is important to disconnect the Georgia speculations from …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Concerning the spread of fever in Philadelphia
McHenry asks Benjamin Rush, a physician, for his advice on whether or not he should remove the War Office from the city of Philadelphia, which was suffering from the spread of fever.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Respectability of the Army
McHenry seeks to make the army respectable through the actions of [individual; illegible].
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.Concerning the preparation of Indian annuities
McHenry's response to Harris's request for early attention to be given to packing up the goods necessary for Indian annuities in the present year. McHenry encloses a statement of the sums due, noting …
James McHenry Papers
