Collection
42,880 items

Cannon, Muskets, & Pistol Powder for the "Constellation"
07/17/1797 Letterbook CopyHodgdon is directed to have shipped on board the "Mount Vernon" bound for Baltimore the following articles for the frigate "Constellation" addressed to Sands & Sterret in that city: ninety barrels of …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Cannon to be Transported to Tennessee
07/21/1797 Letter SignedTwo brass six-pounders, one three-pounder, and one five-and-a- half-inch howitzer should be forwarded to Tennessee complete for service. Except for the powder which may be furnished at Knoxville, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Cannon Shot for Four Pounders to Thomas Fitzsimons
07/22/1797 Letter SignedHarris is to deliver to Thomas Fitzsimons of Philadelphia fifty cannon shot for four pounders which are to be returned by him in fifteen days in like kind or paid for at their full value.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection 
Cannon Ball and Shells for the Dey of Algiers
03/30/1797 Letter SignedHarris is ordered to deliver to Tench Francis, the Purveyor, as many of the cannon balls and shells as Francis thinks will be needed to supply the Dey of Algiers.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Camp Kettles for the Guard on board the "United States"
08/04/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Coporal Hamlin of Mitchell's Company two camp kettles for the use of the guard on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Camp Kettles for the Frigate "Unites States"
08/04/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver two camp kettles to Corporal Hanlin, of Mitchell's Company, for the use of the guard on board the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Camp Kettles for the Frigate "United States"
08/04/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is asked to deliver two camp kettles to Corporal Hanlin, of Mitchell's Company, for the use of the guard on board the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Caleb Gibbs' pay
07/06/1797 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.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Caleb Gibbs' pay
04/05/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal revenue supervisor at Boston. Cited in Jackson to Simmons, 04/20/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) 
Bryant's pay
07/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account and vouchers for compensation and contingent expenses in the Military Store Department has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bryant's pay
04/24/1797 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.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
British Invasion
05/01/1797 Printed DocumentIntelligence that British troops planned to march on Illinois, Spanish garrison must defend province and must postpone evacuation. Offered housing for U.S. troops.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Brig. Gen. Wilkinson's charges
03/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification to McHenry that Brigadier General Wilkinson is charged with a debt to the Department with copies of the correspondence in the matter. Mentions money expended for "secret services."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Brass Ordnance at New London
07/21/1797 LetterbookList of brass ordnance on field carriages at New London which have been ordered to Knoxville.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Box of Public Clothing from Captain Newhall, Etc.
05/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedThe box of public clothing has been received of Captain John Newhall and the contents correspond to the enclosed invoice. The duplicate receipt for the sum paid by the contractors is enclosed. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Bowyer's pay
07/08/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Edward Carrington, federal supervisor at Richmond
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty to Recruits
07/24/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are duplicate receipts for bounty paid to recruits at Ellis Island.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Bounty pay
06/09/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Freeman that there is no record in the War Office of the enlistment of certain soldiers at West point claiming bounty pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty pay
03/20/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySends an account of retained bounty due to Samuel Eaton which Freeman is authorized to pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty Paid with Receipts Enclosed
11/13/1797 LetterbookBounty paid with receipts of enlistments, count of soldiers in reinlisted in the corps of artillerists of engineers enclosed. Dransy requested pay by way of the Paymaster of the garrison.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Bounty paid to recruits
07/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of receipts of bounty paid to Marschalk's recruits. Cited in Marschalk to Simmons, 07/29/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty Paid to One Recruit
06/10/1797 Recipient's Letterbook CopyEnclosed is an account of the bounty paid to one of the recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Bounty Paid Recruits
10/02/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyA number of receipts for bounty paid recruits inlisted by Boote received. Total amount: $127.00 to be examined on settlement of Boote's recruiting account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty Paid Recruits
09/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyReceipts for bounty paid recruits received. Total amount: $69.00 filed in recruiting account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty Paid Recruits
09/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter with duplicate receipts for bounty paid recruits received. $200.00 will be transmitted in a post or two by Mr. S. Lewis for recruiting services.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
