Henry Lee
105 documents
Fortifications of Ports and Harbors in Virginia
Congress approved bill to fortify ports and harbors, bill enclosed. Knox requested Lee assume command of the fortification operation.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFortification of Ports
Congress passed bill for fortification of ports, Norfolk addressed. Foreign policy related to trade in West Indies and bills discussed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFortification of Norfolk
Recommends Daniel Bedinger to build cannon carriages for Norfolk. If Bedinger is not a suitable choice, Knox allowed Lee to select carpenter. Implies there is uncertainty over whether the cannons are …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFortification of Norfolk
Congress to vote on fortification of Norfolk, Knox believed they will vote to fund the construction. Rules outlined for ships of war to use U.S. ports.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersExtra Expenses at Norfolk
The Secretary of War has secretly directed a remittance, through Col. Carrington, to Gov. Lee for extra expenses at Norfolk for the performance of certain public objects relative to the fortifications …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Enclosed Act Regarding Militia
Form letter authorizing the arming and calling up of militia. Pay and ration information included.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEmbargo
Letter from Secretary of War, Henry Knox, which instructs the Governor of Virginia that Congress has just passed an embrago on all ships entering from foreign ports for the next thirty days. Knox …
Dreer CollectionDisarming Privateer Vessels in U.S. Ports
Due to the recent events surrounding a privateer vessel, President issued proclamation that ordered all privateer vessels now in port to be stripped of their weapons.
Dreer CollectionDetainment by French
Status of detainees reported as settled between Sec. of State and British Minister.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAppointment of Major John Rivardi
Rivardi appointed command of fortification of Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAdditional Funds Required for Fortifications, Advice on Frigate
Maj. Rivardi stated additional funds required to properly fortify Norfolk. Request for personal opinion on practicality of building a frigate at Norfolk.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAccounts of Virginia Arranged
Rather than sending an auditor to Virginia, Knox took the liberty to arrange accounts personally.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersWilliam Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Lieutenant Colonel Lee
William Simmons informs Lt Col Lee that money for the payment of his Mason County troops has been remitted to Alexander Orr.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Problems Issuing Land to Soldiers
Obligation of state or Congress to issue land grants to soldiers and officers explained in detail. New rules issued in letter.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersMedical services in the military
On the subject of medical services in the military; discusses the employment of Doctor Welford.
MMC, Pickering, Timothy: Mm82036160COPY: Command of Militia for Whiskey Rebellion
Conveyed Presidential appointment of Lee to command militia in campaign to suppress insurgents in the western part of Pennsylvania.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersWilliam Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Henry Lee
William Simmons informs Henry Lee that failure to settle his account with haste will result in placing his name among the delinquents.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
