Collection
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Articles for the Frigate "Constitution"
07/10/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to Boston for the frigate "Constitution" the following: sheet lead, brass mounted muskets and bayonets with accoutrements, hand …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Articles for the Frigate "Constellation"
11/15/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver the following articles to Samuel Hodgdon for the use of the frigate "United States": shot for twelve pounders, pairs of pistols, boarding pikes, cutlasses, boarding axes …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Articles for the Frigate "Constellation"
11/15/1797 Letterbook CopyHodgdon is directed to deliver the following articles to the frigate "Constellation" lying at anchor on the Patapsco: pistols, boarding pikes, cutlasses, boarding axes with handles, blunderbusses, …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Articles for Lieutenant McRea
12/01/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is ordered to deliver ten knapsacks, a pair of drumheads, and a company book to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines 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
Articles for Captain Harrison
10/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon is directed to forward the articles intended for Captain Harrison, the Commandant of Fort Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles Due Kalteisen's Detachment
01/31/1797 Autograph Letter SignedThe following articles are due to Captain Kalteisen at Charleston, South Carolina when he is ready to depart to New York: a sergeant's coat, vest, woolen or linen overalls (depending on the climate) …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arrival of Trunk
07/12/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Lyman's trunk received, but Lyman did not make any provision to pay for the receipt. Therefore Craig paid for its delivery and now enclosed receipt for reimbursement.
James Robertson Papers
Arrival in Baltimore, Awaiting Meeting
07/25/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHumphreys requests orders prior to his departure. Second document notes arrival in Baltimore and request for meeting.
Charles Thomas Harbeck Papers
Arrival at West Point and Orders to Detroit
04/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyMcHenry acknowledges Lt. Bissell's arrival at West Point and informs him that General Wilkinson has ordered him to Detroit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arrearages in the Pay of the Army
04/16/1797 Recipient's Letterbook CopyThere have so many arrearages in the pay of the Army that Congress is making inquiries so Swan submits his statement regarding probable causes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arrangements for Treaty Negotiations
07/18/1797 Autograph Letter / Autograph Document SignedMorris notifies McHenry that arrangements must be made immediately for the treaty negotiations with the Indians on August 20.
Papers of Robert Morris, Mm78033605.
Arrangements for Contracts to Provide for Men in Tennessee
03/29/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses intent to supply troops of Tennessee. Acknowledges challenge of providing for an extra 500 men. Suggests that provisions come from a general fund under Col. James O'Hara rather than the …
Oliver Wolcott Papers, 1795-1797
Arrangement of Salaries in the War Department, Etc.
04/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAlthough the law authorizes specific amounts for the compensation of clerks in the War Department for the year 1797, it is Wolcott's opinion that the Secretary of War may establish the pay of any of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Army pay matters and officers' pay
02/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDesires Swan to make a settlement with the officers before leaving the Army. Discusses the delay of Captain Turner at Pittsburg with the money for the Army's pay and the complaints of officers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Army pay matters
06/02/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses various Army pay and accounting issues, including officers' accounts, recruiting accounts, and a deposition concerning the pay of a soldier taken prisoner by Indians. Cited in Swan to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Army accounts
05/26/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses collection of the accounts of the officers with the Army. Mentions press of business in the War Office while Congress is in session. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/03/1797. Cited in Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Army accounts
02/24/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses accounts that Craig sent to the War Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Armstrong's account
06/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Captain Armstrong refund a sum of money to Caleb Swan, Paymaster General, in order to clear Armstrong's account at the War Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Arms and uniforms to the 3rd Regiment
08/04/1797 Document SignedDirects arms, uniforms, and a drum and fife to the 3rd Regiment of Ensign Samuel Parmele.
James McHenry Papers
Arms and Ammunition to Captain Bright
06/20/1797 Letter SignedHarris is directed to deliver for public use twelve stand of arms with cartouche boxes and twelve rounds of ammunition per musket to Captain Bright, Commander of the Revenue Cutter, "Virginia."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Arms and Ammunition for the Frigate "Constitution"
07/10/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Mr. Hodgdon for transportation to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Arms & Ammunition for the Frigate "Constitution"
07/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyHarris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Mr. Hodgdon for tranportation to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Arms & Accoutrements for the Frigate "Constellation"
05/04/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver one hundred stands of arms and accoutrements to Hodgdon for the use of the frigate "Constellation," building at Baltimore.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Approves Nomination of Uncle James
01/22/1797 LetterbookApproves of presidential decision to nominate his uncle James.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Approval of Correspondence with Wilkinson
09/01/1797 LetterbookJohn Adams approves James McHenry's correspondence to General Wilkinson.
Manuscript Ticknor
