Collection
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Amounts to be entered on accounts
05/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAmounts mentioned in Stevens' letters will be entered on the proper accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Amount Advanced by Hodgdon to Colonel Wilkins
11/24/1797 Letter SignedColonel Wilkins should be paid $319.25, being the amount advanced by Hodgdon on account of Colonel Thomas Butler.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) 
Ames' Account with the War Dept.
02/01/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses Ames' "account current" which he sends per Ames' request.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Alterations to Pay Rolls Submitted to Office
10/06/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAlterations to pay roll of recruits under Marschalk's command. Changes made to the pay of John Stapleton, John Weisenfelt, John Seamans, John Marshall, Patrick Bryne, David Prickett, James Seggarson, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Alliances with Neighboring Spanish Governments
04/24/1797 Autograph Draft LetterSevier discusses the potential of forming alliances with neighboring Spanish governments as a means of protecting the southwestern frontier.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Alexis De Leyritz's pay
07/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay from John Kilty, federal supervisor at Baltimore
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Alexander's Detention
01/06/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Morris notes that Alexander's receipts are not included in his receipt rolls because he has been informed that Alexander has been detained in Philadelphia by the civil authorities. If that is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Alarmed at the Reports of the Fever in the City, Etc.
08/21/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAnderson has examined the coach mentioned in the letter and finds it to be deficient. He is alarmed at the reports of the fever in the city and hopes that family and friends are all well.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Advice Regarding the Mounting of 24 Pound Cannons
12/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCraig advised Hodgdon that the "24 Pounders" should not be mounted on ship or garrison carriages. Craig requested Hodgdon forward iron trunks for proper mounting of cannons.
James Robertson Papers
Advice Regarding Secret Service Expenditures
03/27/1797 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, advises regarding expenditures for secret services.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers- No image
Advice Regarding Munroe
08/07/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry agreed advice from enclosed letter should be adopted. Further stated Hamilton should not make his sentiments toward Munroe a more formal challenge.
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Advice Regarding Forwarded Letter
05/20/1797 Letterbook CopyLetter, advises regarding forwarded letter and enclosures.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers- No image
Advice Regarding Acquisition of Spanish Posts and Financial Plans
10/04/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAdvised taking the Spanish posts "by hook or by crook" and maintained the Dons would not pursue the territory. Remarks on the failed launching of the frigate in Boston was a dose of humility for the …
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Advice on Speech Regarding Foreign Policy with France and Trade
04/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton outlined topics to be discussed in upcoming speech by President regarding naval defense of merchant ships and policy in time of emergency.
Printed Versions 
Advice on Returned Information & Armaments
06/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses list re information requested; mentions guns.
Josiah Fox Papers
Adventures in Portugal
08/24/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSmith relates to the Secretary of State his observations regarding Portugal and their contentious relations with other European powers, including Spain, France, and Holland.
Robert Oliver Papers
Adventures En Route to Portugal
08/24/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSmith relates his adventures on the way to Lisbon as well as the state of relations between Portual and its neighbors Spain and France.
Robert Oliver Papers
Advances to the Detachment at West Point
02/20/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAt the direction of Captain Fleming, Sprig is enclosing the rolls for the advances to the detachment at West Point for January 1797. They should be signed by Captain Fleming who is probably in …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Advances of Bounty
07/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are receipts for advances of bounty made for the week. Marschalk has requested permission from the Secretary of War to draw more money for clothes and for their service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Advanced Money and Refunds
01/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedApologies for difficulty in obtaining a refund for the money advanced Maj. Langham. Weather prohibits travel of Indians to Fort Washington. Advised Hodgdon to continue seeking compensation for …
James Robertson Papers
Advance pay fot Lt. Rand
05/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to pay to Lieutenant James Rand of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for two months advance pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Advance Pay
08/07/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the muster and payroll for the recruits at Ellis Island. Marschalk has also included himself for June and July but, since he has received pay in advance, he inquires whether he should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Advance pay
05/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Rand that he will receive two months advance pay from Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Advance from Treasury
09/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requested an advance of $600.00 on account of the contingent expenses of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Address to Congress on Commerce, Treaty with Spain, and National Debt
11/23/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRecommends protection of commerce and securing treaty with Spanish. Mentioned negotiations for peace with Europe. Western frontier and Indian relations discussed, national debt, revision of funding …
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