National Archives and Records Administration
22255 documents
When the Box Reaches Pittsburg
Howell wants to be informed when a box, containing sundry papers forwarded from Caleb Swan to the War Department, reaches Pittsburg.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Wheelin & Miller's Magazine at Frankfort
Tench Francis informs the Secretary of War that Wheelin and Miller will receive in their magazine at Frankfort, free of expense, the [illegible].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)What Shall I Do With the Horses?
Mentges want to know what he should do with the horses that must be disposed of by the following day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrants for the Pay of Officers at Charleston
The Secretary of War has directed that remittances be provided for the compensation of: Paul Heyacinte Perrault, Jerome Merlbrie, Isidore Stauf, and Daniel DeSaussure, for which receipts are required.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Warrant for incidental expenses of ordnance department for post at New London in Virginia
Warrant for incidental expenses of ordnance department for post at New London in Virginia.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Warrant for Ensign Levy McLean
A warrant is issued in Clymer's favor for $200 to be remitted to Ensign Levy McLean at Lancaster for the use of the recruiting service.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)War with the Indians
[Partly illegible] O'Hara discusses a recent battle with the northwestern Indians and observes that the Indians, with all the force that they could possibly collect , were defeated so decisively that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of Camp Kettles, Etc.
The troops at Trenton suffer much inconvenience from the want of camp kettles so iron pots have been borrowed for immediate use.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Waiting for Mr. Hodgdon
Ames accepts his appointment as Superintendent of the Public Armory at Springfield. However, when he travelled to Springfield to receive his instructions from Samuel Hodgdon, Hodgdon was not there so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wagon for Baggage & Prisoners
Huntchins wants a wagon for the purpose of transporting baggage and the prisoners of a detachment of recruits to Spring Garden.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wages to be Paid to Colonel Fish, Request for Information on the River Surge in Philadelphia
Expresses concern that Howell has not received letter. Encloses voucher for salary. Asks for draft forwarded to Colonel Nicholas Fish. Relates news about raging river at Philadelphia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers Enclosed
Vouchers for money expended at Post and accounts and receipts of Abel Frost as requested by Secretary of War.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers and Inlistment Enclosed
Bissell enclosed account vouchers and men's inlistments. Several men were not mustered until Bissell transferred them to Capt. Benjamin Howe at West Point. Enclosed charges for barracking previously …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Voorhis' Refund to the War Department
Ensign Voorhis is directed to refund to Constant Freeman, agent for the War Department in Georgia, the sum of $26.47, the balance left after the recruits were paid for April and May.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Visions of Mutiny, Etc.
Kalteisen expresses his distress at the failure of the United States to provide even the most essential supplies and he has no money to provide them himself. The quality of the provisions that have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Virginia's Cannon
On the point near Portsmouth there are 17 cannons of 18" and 24" ball in good condition except as to carriages and apparatus, they belong to the state of Virginia and will doubtless be given up for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Verification of Charges
Enclosed account of Joseph Cranach for repairing arms at West Point. Howell requested Hodgdon examine the account and return it with his comments and approval of the charges.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Various Receipts
Pierce discusses various receipts he has received and transmitted recently.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Various accounts
Certification of service and settlement of pay for Fifer Samuel Brushears, Private John Lee, and Private Lewis Mitchum Neel, late of the 3rd South Carolina Regiment
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Update on Accounts
R. Bissell received payroll and money, sum was remit to John Chester, Supervisor for CT. All recruits paid, deserters excepted. Bissell enclosed receipt roll in letter that also contained letter to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Unpaid Debts
Ledger of accounts unpaid by Oneida Indian Chief, Peter Otsiquette, deceased. Money amount recorded in "York currency."
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Unloading of Powder & Shot at the Wharf
Hollingsworth declares that he is ready to receive the powder and shot at the public wharf during high tide at one o'clock. However, Mr. Edwards is at the wharf with shot and 45 pieces of kentledge so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Houses For Sale
Nicholson announces that the price for his two houses at the corner of Chestnut and Tenth Streets is eight thousand pounds cash. The lots are large and back up to George Street. The stables and coach …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Brass Twelve-Pounders
The Secretary of the Treasury requests that two brass t welve-pounders. borrowed from the Governor of Pennsylvania, be placed in perect readiness for service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twenty Thousand Dollars for Virginia's Militia
Twenty thousand dollars is remitted to Edward Carrington, the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to pay the Militia for service in 1790 protecting the frontiers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
