Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Manuscript Department
244 documents
Excluding Characters Indisposed to Government and Order
McHenry requests a list of candidates for military commissions from New Jersey, with particular attention paid to excluding those indisposed to government and order.
Officer's in the American Revolution, 3rd Administration, Case 2, Box 15Estimate of Building, Rigging and Equipping three Ships of War to carry 22, 20 and 16 guns together with the cost of Manning and victualling the same for 12 months.
Document, estimate for building, rigging and equipping three ships of war to carry 22, 20 and 16 guns, and of the cost of manning and victualling the same for 12 months.
Uselma Clarke Smith Collection #1378DEllery and Crocker to Antigua
Mr. Ellery of Rhode Island and Mr. Crocker have important business to transact in Antigua. They will take passage on the "Portsmouth," under Captain McNief, as far as Dominica. Captain Barry is asked …
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.Duties of the Accountant and the Superintendent of Military Stores
Steele explains the responsibilities and duties of the Accountant of the War Department and of the Superintendent of Military Stores.
William Irvine PapersDirections to Oversee the Supplying of Certain Naval Ships
Mentions that previous arrangements had been made to supply certain [naval] ship captains with the articles they required, but now asks that Humphreys see to this business, with the cooperation of the …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceCreation of a Manufacturing Facility on the James River
Letter to the Secretary of War, discussing the creation of a manufacturing facility on the James River.
Ball Estate, Dupuy PapersCongressional Inquiry Into the Leftover Materials at the Philadelphia Naval Yard
Congress has passed a resolution asking for information regarding what materials may be left over at the Philadelphia Naval Yard after the frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation are …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceArrived at the Door of the Ocean
Captain Truxton describes the readiness of the "Constellation" as he prepares to confront the French pirates on the high seas.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.Appointments by Authority to Military Commands, July 1798.
A list of military appointments including Alexander Hamilton to Major General, Henry Knox to Major General, Henry Lee to Major General, Edward Hand to Major General, et al.
Papers of Major General Edward HandAgreement for House for Naval Department between Hodgdon and Charles Kenley.
States Kenly will repair house currently occupied by Tench Coxe and that Coxe will return the house in the state which he received it.
Etting Collection[Private] Request for Copying Paper
Noted a shortage of stationary, requested supplies. Misappropriated uniform mentioned.
Dreer CollectionWarrants received from the Marshal at Bethlehem
Warrants issued for treason and misdemeanors relating the rebellion of John Fries.
McPherson Manuscripts, Military Papers CorrespondenceSettlement of account for 2,001rifle muskets
Hodgdon notifies Hand as to the measures he must take to settle his account with regard to the two thousand rifle muskets that he ordered.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRequest for Advice on Construction of Washington Navy Yard & Wharves There
Calls Humphreys' attention to the Navy Yard at Washington, where Navy agents are apparently awaiting Humphreys' input before beginning construction; also discusses the hiring of an individual who is …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceNotification of Appointment
Washington approved of Wilkinson's appointment to Major in Infantry. Senate must approve promotion. Advised to wait in the ready for Maj. Gen. Hamilton's orders.
Dreer CollectionMr. Glen's Account
Responding to Tomlinson's inquiry to the Secretary of War, Hodgdon discusses the facts relative to the account of Mr. Glen.
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.More Compensation for Doctor Strong
Doctor Joseph Strong, the Principal Surgeon and Superintendent of the Hospital Department during the Expedition to Southhampton, should be entitled to compensation in addition to his pay as a Surgeon. …
W. M. Hornor CollectionMarshall sends a list of persons
A list of names of people in Millerstown compiled by Marshall.
McPherson Manuscripts, Military Papers CorrespondenceList of Insurgents from Fries Rebellion
Seagrove sends to General MacPhearson a list of men held in custody and charged with treason for aiding John Fries' campaign against the Direct House Tax of 1798. Fries was Captian of Bucks County …
McPherson Manuscripts, Military Papers CorrespondenceList of Articles for the Generals Family.
List of articles put in the wagon on April 2nd for General McPherson's family.
W. M. Hornor CollectionLetter to the Secretary at War
Thomas Memminger notifies the Secretary at War of his arrival at Reading.
McPherson Manuscripts, Military Papers CorrespondenceLetter to Secretary at War
Lt. Wolestone notifies the Secretary at War of his arrival in Reading. Wolestone reports that he has relinquished command of his company to Mr. Meminger.
McPherson Manuscripts, Military Papers CorrespondenceEnclosed Abstract
Abstract for Capt. Edward Butler during his temporary assignment as Quartermaster General.
Conarroe Collection HSP Collection #146 (NUCMC 60-1616)Employment for John Kincaid
John Kincaid has no immediate employment so it was suggested he see Captain Elliot about assisting with the erection of public buildings in Philadelphia. However, he was not interested and is …
William Irvine Papers
