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Additions to Estimated Expenditures of Quartermaster Department
08/24/1797 LetterbookAdds to his recent estimate of expenditures in the Quartermaster Department, now including the pay of employed wagoners and artificers, at least some of whom were drafted from the ranks but are now …
John Wilkins Letterbook
Additional Pay
02/28/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that submission for additional pay of the late Commander in Chief was granted.
Fifth Congress: Petitions Relating to Claims to the Senate [5A-G1] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)
Additional clerks needed
05/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests McHenry's authorization for hiring two additional clerks that he needs to complete accounts required by a resolution of the House of representatives for information on the military …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Addition to Martin's Account
09/18/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAfter examining his account, Martin noticed that he had not forwarded the receipt for the bounty of a man in Capt. Edward Turner's Company. The receipt is now sent forward.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Adams Response to Speech by Vice President Jefferson
05/24/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAdams affirmed union of views among Congress and the President. Happily resolved that the United States would remain firm in its policy of peace.
Printed Versions 
Act to ascertain or fix the military establishment
03/10/1797 Letter SignedEncloses a copy of a 3 March 1797 Act of Congress "To Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States"
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Act Providing for Naval Armament
07/01/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAct gave President the power to deploy the frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation for war. Outline how the ships would be staffed, paid, maintained for no more than one year.
Printed Versions 
Act Of Congress
03/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses copies of a 3 March 1797 Act of Congress "To Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States" to be forwarded to officers commanding posts on the Ohio River
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Act of Congress
03/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses a copy of a 3 March 1797 Act of Congress "To Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Act of Congress
03/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses a copy of a 3 March 1797 Act of Congress "To Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Act of Congress
03/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses copies of a 3 March 1797 Act of Congress "To Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Act of Congress
03/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses copies of a 3 March 1797 Act of Congress "To Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Act of Congress
03/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses copies of a 3 March 1797 Act of Congress "To Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States" for Swan to distribute to officers
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Act of Congress
03/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses copies of a 3 March 1797 Act of Congress "To Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Act of Congress
03/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses copies of a 3 March 1797 Act of Congress "To Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Act of Congress
03/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses copies of a 3 March 1797 Act of Congress "To Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Act for the further defense of the ports and harbours of the United States.
06/23/1797 Printed or published documentAct gives president the power to order the construction and defense of ports and harbors at the expense of individual states. Land for fortifications to be ceded to the federal government.
BroadSides 1797- No image
Act Authorizing President to Apply Money to Negotiations with the Dey and Regency of Algiers
03/03/1797 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)4th Congress, Second Session. Acts authorize President by Congress to appropriate money to negotiations with Algiers and additional money for discharging two-years annuity to Dey and Regency of …
Printed Versions 
Ackowledgment of Receipt
09/20/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyReceipts for Captain Alexander Gibson and Ensign Henry Bowyer totaling $563.13 received by Simmons. Sum will be passed to the credit of Carrington's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Ackowledgment of Receipt
08/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons acknowledged receipt of letters from Vischer and notes he will attend to them shortly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Acknowledgment of Receipts for Bounty Paid
08/22/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons acknowledged receipt of sundry receipts for bounty paid. Simmons enclosed receipt of Jon Dale for $4.00. Examinations have been made into Dale's presence, but he does not appear in muster …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Two Letters
08/23/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons acknowledged receipt of sundry receipts for bounty paid to recruits. Total amount: $22.00. Second letter received pertained to Lieutenant D. Bissell at Presque Isle forwarded on next …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Acknowledgment of Receipt
09/05/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons acknowledged receipt of letter sent by Pope on August 4th which was accompanied by a package of receipt rolls for payments made by Pope to the militia of Georgia which Simmons will place under …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Acknowledgment of letter concerning receipt Rolls
08/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons mentions receipt Rolls of detachment for June, July, August, September, and October which amount to $648.00 Money is credited to Martin's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Acknowledgment of letter and money
08/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledgment of receipt of Capt. Edward Miller's receipt for $70.74, credited to Chester's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
