James McHenry
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Private Enoch Smith, late of Captain Thompson's Company of Infantry 4th Sub Legion
01/09/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $22.40 is due Private Enoch Smith, late of Captain Thompson's Company of Infantry 4th Sub Legion, being his pay from January 1 to June 18, 1795, the date of his discharge.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)- No image
Pricing for Boat Materials to be Delivered to Pittsburgh
12/16/1797 Typed DocumentRequested that any transfer that "placed the accounts in their proper and plainest Situation" simply be conveyed via letter to Wikins as he doesn't know of any paperwork that's required.
Printed Versions 
Presents for the Chickasaws, Etc.
07/24/1797 Autograph LetterAmong a number of matters, the author discusses the distribution of presents to the Chickasaws at Chickasaw Bluffs. He apologizes for his late communication which is due to a violent intermittent …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2
Powder, Ball, and Lead to Meet Events, Etc.
04/05/1797 Extract of LetterIn order to do the repairs and alterations to the works and barracks a horse will be needed in addition to a number of building materials. Five tons of powder with ball and lead may be necessary to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Plan of Zachariah Cox & Co. for Land Acquisition from the Chickasaws
08/06/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHawkins summarized Cox's plan to obtain the Tennessee Company's claim from the Chickasaws. He expected Cox had been arrested and would soon be brought to justice.
Printed Versions 
Pessimism over Public Affairs
07/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses foreign affairs; discusses French military.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.
Personal Opinions on Dutch and French Ministers
07/18/1797 Autograph LetterLetter, discusses treaty negotiations; discusses foreign affairs; mentions Constitution.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.
Payment to Major James Grant, Tennessee
10/04/1797 Document SignedCaptain Lewis, 3d U.S. Regiment and messenger to the committee, states that the committee of congress late in session at Germantown, having given Major James Grant a discharge and certificate, deem …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Payment to Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, Surgeon's Mate John R. Lynch, including forage, and Captain Donald Grant Mitchell and the detachment under his command
06/02/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $341 is due Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, Surgeon's Mate John R. Lynch, including forage, and Captain Donald Grant Mitchell and the detachment under his command, being his and their …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Payment to Lieutenant Campbell Smith of the 4th Sub Legion for the subsistence of his waiter, Private George Gardner
01/09/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $20 is due Lieutenant Campbell Smith of the 4th Sub Legion for the subsistence of his waiter, Private George Gardner, from August through December 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Payment to James Wilkinson for subsistence of the army
11/24/1797 Typed DocumentPayment of $1729 to James Wilkinson for subsistence of Army.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Payment for Troops
03/24/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter regarding claim of militia at Gallipolis for rations and provisions delivered by Doc. Petit. Craig will settle accounts with Capt. D'Hebecourt, but requests additional information on dates of …
James Robertson Papers
Payment Due a Detachment Artillerists and Engineers Stationed at Fort Whetstonepoint, Baltimore Maryland
08/05/1797 Document SignedCertification of payment; detachment Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort Whetstonepoint, Baltimore Maryland; $238.73 for pay of Lieutenant Samuel Dyson and new commissioned officers and …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of Surgeon's Mate John R. Lynch, Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
05/06/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that nine dollars is due John R. Lynch, Surgeon's Mate of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his subsistence for April 1797.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of Surgeon's Mate John R. Lynch
04/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $45.30 is due John R. Lynch, Surgeon's Mate, being his pay, subsistence, and forage for March 1797.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of Surgeon's Mate George Gillaspy
04/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $253.80 is due George Gillaspy, Surgeon's Mate, being his pay, subsistence, and forage through March 1797.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of Major Constant Freeman of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
05/01/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $1837.69 is due Major Constant Freeman of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay, subsistence, and forage from May 11, 1795, the date of his acceptance, through …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of Major Lewis Tousard of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
05/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $448.79 is due Major Lewis Tousard of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the balance of his pay and forage through May 1797 and his subsistence for December 1796 …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of Lieutenant William K. Blue, of the cavalry
04/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $123 is due Lieutenant William K. Blue of the Cavalry, being his pay, subsistence, and forage for January through March 1797.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of Lieutenant Jesse Lukens, Sub Legionary Major and Inspector of the 2nd Sub Legion
06/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $127.14 is due Lieutenant Jesse Lukens, Sub Legionary Major and Inspector of the 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay and subsistence for August through October and forage for September …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of John Lynch, Surgeons Mate in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
03/01/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $45.09 is due John Lynch, Surgeons Mate in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay, subsistence, and forage for February 1797.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of Captain Solomon Van Ransselaer
04/15/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $375.26 is due Captain Solomon Van Ransselaer, being his pay, subsistence, and forage from October though March 1797.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of Captain Jedediah Rogers
07/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $4.24 is due Jedediah Rogers, late a captain in the service of the US, being the balance of his pay, subsistence, and forage from May 5 to October 25, 1792, which sum is payable to …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of Captain James Taylor of Cavalry
05/29/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $726.75 is due Captain James Taylor of the Cavalry, being his pay and forage from June 1, 1796, and his subsistence from July 1, 1796, through May 1797.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Pay, Subsistence, & Forage of Captain Henry DeButts, Aide de Camp to General Anthony Wayne
04/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $645.88 is due Captain Henry DeButts, Aide de Camp to General Wayne, being his pay, subsistence, and forage for May 1796 through March 1797.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
