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42,880 items

Certification of payment due; pay of Sergeant David Stanton
09/09/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $25.40 is due Sgt. David Stanton, late of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from May 1 to August 20, 1797, the day of his discharge.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment due; officers and men under Captain Blackburn, Fort Norfolk Virginia
07/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNumerous certifications of pay due, to include certification that $339.90 is due Capt. Richard Blackburn, Lts. John Saunders and James Triplett, Cadets Peter Lamkin and Thomas Blackburn, and the men …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of John Howell as a Practicing Physician
04/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDr. Belleville certifies that John Howell has studied physic and surgery with him for four years with zeal and diligence and has conducted himself as a young man of honor and integrity. He has no …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Certification of Allowance for Wounded Veteran Andrew Lewis
01/09/1797 Letter fragmentRefers to pursuance of Indians and wounds received. Dr. Robert Brownfield certifies that Andrew Lewis's loss of his right arm prevents him from labor or earning a living. Refers to congressional act …
Charles Simms Papers, Mm82040089.
Certification for Robert Cosby
04/12/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCertification that Robert Cosby was wounded in action at Ninety Six, South Carolina in November 1775
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certificate of service for Joseph Martin
01/25/1797 Document SignedCertificate of Capt. James Williams regarding the service of Joseph Martin during the Revolutionary War. Williams is unable to determine how long Martin's service was.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certificate of monies for the Indian frontier
09/25/1797 Document SignedMcHenry certifies that he has received $1320 to be applied for the promotion of United States' interests on the Indian frontier
James McHenry Papers
Certificate for Travel Expenses Included
11/14/1797 Autograph Letter Signedcoffin annexed certificate for enclosed account for travel expenses. He noted the expenses he charged were actually more expensive than he recorded.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Causes of the Delay in the Chief's Arrival, Etc.
10/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAmong other matters, Captain Guion discusses the delay of the chiefs in arriving at Fort Adams to receive their annuities. The delay is due to several causes including Piamingo's having to stay at …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2
Caspar Iserloan's woes resulting from indebtness and a plea from a poor, unfortunate man with no friends
00/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDebtor Iserloan acknowledges that he is to appear before the Secretary of War but begs Simmons to remember that he is a poor unfortunate man with no friends.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Cash Invoices Received, Transportation of Merchandise
06/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussion of location/status of Shawnee, Ottawa, Miami, Wyandot, and Delaware Indian goods. Requested assistance with J.Heath's account, mentioned W. Simmons help with the draft. Transportation of …
James Robertson Papers
Case of Peter Larkin
08/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedPeter Larkins apparently was discharged due to disability by General Wayne. He says that his sickness is due to the hardships of wading across rivers even though Capt. Miller examined him and found …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Carleton issues commission to Caron, Chief of the Village of the Abbeye.
06/30/1797 Copy of documentDocument, Caron, Chief of the village of Abbeye.
James Wilkinson Papers
Captains Bell and McRea Sailed on Sunday
10/27/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Bell sailed from New York on Sunday and is expected to return immediately. Captain McRea, for whom the clothing is intended, took passage with him and should return within a fortnight.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Captain Sparks' pay
06/02/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons tells Henley that Capt. Sparks should be paid but in order for Sparks to receive the payment, he must produce a certificate specifying the amount due him or attest to same before a magistrate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Captain Samuel Nicholson's pay
06/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston. Cited in Nicholson to Simmons, 07/10/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Samuel Nicholson's pay
01/02/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor Boston
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Samuel Nicholson's Commission as Captain of USS Constitution
03/07/1797 LetterbookDelivery of Captain Samuel Nicholson's commission in the service of United States as Captain and Commander of the USS Constitution. Acknowledges receipt of letter regarding destruction of public hemp …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To- No image
Captain Nicholson's pay
03/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay and subsistence from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) 
Captain Morris paid
05/24/1797 Letter SignedNotification to Simmons that he has paid the money Simmons directed him to pay to Captain Morris. Cited in Simmons to Kilty, 05/30/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Captain Miller's pay roll
07/06/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyReceipts will be credited to Miller's account. Money for his pay roll will be forwarded by John Chester, federal supervisor at Weathersfield. Mentions Miller's enquiry regarding a possible deserter, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain McRea's accounts
04/20/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyMcRea's vouchers received and his "account current" approved. Pay forwarded to Major Stagg.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain MacRea's account
04/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCover letter forwarding a copy of MacRea's account with the War Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Ingersoll's pay
05/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to pay to Captain George Ingersoll of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for the balance of his pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Greaton's Relinquishment
12/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHaving been contacted by Captain Greaton's creditors, Heath has advanced at least one hundred dollars on his account and anxiously awaits a response from the Paymaster General on Greaton's …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
