James Ross
10 documents

Plan for the Suppression of the Insurrection in Western Pennsylvania
08/07/1794 Autograph Letter/Document SignedKnox discusses plans for the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania, an insurrection too great to be handled by normal legal means.
Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion Collection, Mm76095257.
Orders for the suppression of the Whiskey Insurrection
08/08/1794 Autograph Letter/Document SignedThe President authorizes Ross, Yeates, and Bradford to take whatever measures necessary to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion in two counties of western Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion Collection, Mm76095257.
Should Evidence of Treason be Made Public?
09/21/1796 Draft Letter SignedMcHenry believes that the secret did not escape from his office since none of the clerks could have obtained the secret except by way of false keys. Nothing related to the subject has been entrusted …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
Requesting a travel journal of western lands
07/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry requests for a travel journal that documents and describes the lands beyond Pittsburgh, including a portion of land which is to be sold under an act of Congress.
James McHenry Papers
Settlement of Accounts, Indian Department
08/26/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests monies owed to Treasury by the Indian Department in the amount of $500.00. Letter was motivated by the Resolution of the House of Representatives. The balance of the funds owed should …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Estimate of dragoon and militia calvary expenses
02/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses estimate of dragoon and militia calvary expenses.
James McHenry Papers
Discusses the patriotism and zeal of American citizens
06/22/1798 Draft Letter SignedAlleges that southerners exhibit less patriotism and zeal; hints at partisan divisions. Mentions that General McPherson, head of five companies of infantry, is present. Discusses artillery and rifle …
James McHenry Papers
Notification of Receipt
03/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyThe accounts for retained rations due Captain Samuel Calhoun and William Young are on file in the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
01/20/1800 LetterbookSimmons informs Ross that Capt. Samuel Kearsley is not entitled to receive a settlement under the law passed by Congress on 10 April 1780.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Transmitting $140 to Dr. Isaiah Blair
01/23/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons is writing Senator Ross to inform him that he will receive $140, which is to be transmitted to Dr. Isaiah Blair.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
