James McHenry
5199 documents
Bill of Exchange for Charles Selleck
Bill of exchange for $280 to Charles Selleck for the charter of his sloop to transport troops, signed by John Bruff. Endorsed on back.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange
Bill of exchange for $1,250 to be paid to Robert Barr.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Bill of Exchange
Second request to pay John Bustard, or transfer the sum to Swan's account so he may pay Bustard.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Better to Procrastinate Than Disappoint Them
Ames will be glad to receive the money at the time proposed. He will defer leaving for Philadelphia since the money will probably arrive at the same time as he would leave home. The circumstances of …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Balance Due Private John O'Brien, late of Captain Smith's Company of Levies
Simmons certifies that $9.29 is due Private John O'Brien, late of Captain Smith's Company of Levies, being the balance due him the day he reenlisted.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Balance Due Lieutenant William R. Blue
Simmons certifies that $6.05 is due Lieutenant William R. Blue, being the balance of his pay, subsistence, and forage for May 1796 and stage hire and expenses from Philadelphia to West Point and back.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Attachment of Pay for a Discharged Soldier
The attorney general is writing to McHenry with regard to a case of a soldier who used his pay arrearage as a guarantee. Lee is attempting to clarifying what the paymaster's responsibilities are in …
James McHenry PapersAsks for Housing, General News
Murray writes a friend letter to McHenry, discussing his need for a boarding house during the session, as well as political news from Baltimore, French politics, and casual greetings.
James McHenry PapersApproved Receipt of Flour
Ongoing problem with receiving instructions from War Department for the lawful acceptance of flour provided by the late contractors. Noted that a deposition to support contractors claim that the U.S. …
James Robertson PapersAppointment as Indian Commissioner
Requests attention to the proposed treaty with the Indians and the work of Mr. Morris. Seeks his advice with Col. Pickering based on his experience in Indian affairs. Hopes to appoint a gentleman from …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Appointing a new clerk of the yard after Tingley's death
Talbot informs McHenry of the orders Knox issued him eighteen months ago upon which he appointed Daniel Tingley as clerk of the yard. Tingley had recently taken ill and died that morning. Talbot …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Apology for Inattention to Forms
Mitchell apologizes for his inattention to the proper format in compiling his recruiting account. He re-submits his account following McHenry's directions.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)An Army agent's request for paper
Forwards an extract of a request for a supply of paper from David Henley, agent of the War Department in the Southwest Territory, along with Simmons' comments
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Amount Due John Woods, printer at Newark New Jersey
Simmons certifies that seven dollars is due John Woods, printer at Newark, for advertising in the Newark Gazette deserters Thomas Smith, Edmund Brinson, and Samuel Hugg of the late militia army of …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Affairs of Traders and Indians
Details on trading with Indians, politics, and daily developments with trade.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Additional Pay of John Bartlet
Simmons certifies that $20 is due John Bartlet, being his pay as late Corporal in Captain Jonathan Heart's Company 1st US Regiment from Jan. 1 to April 30, 1791, the day of his discharge.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Additional Pay of Amos Seymour, private in Captain Jonathan Heart's Company, 1st US regiment
Simmons certifies that $12 is due Amos Seymour, late a private in Captain Jonathan Heart's Company, 1st US regiment, being the balance of his pay from Jan. 1 to April 1, 1791 the day of his discharge.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Action on the Southwestern Frontier
Governor Sevier discusses action on the southwestern frontier, some of which may require a response by the militia.
Timothy Pickering PapersAccounts of Israel Chapin, father and son
Simmons certifies that $5,939.62 is due Israel Chapin, Agent of the Six Nations of Indians, being the balance of his account as agent up Jan. 31, 1796 and his salary through Dec. 1795, including the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Accounts from Mr. Chisholm
(Partial summary only) Discusses accounts presented in the Accountant's Office by John Chisholm
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Accounts for Transportation of Clothing & Arms for Recruits
From Colonel Edward Carrington, he encloses account for sundry transportation, storage of clothing, arms for recruits. Includes vouchers and receipts from officers.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Accounts and Expenditures Transmitted
Informs the Secretary that he has just submitted muster and pay rolls for several detachments, as well as an account of expenditures for various departments.
James Robertson Papers
