National Archives and Records Administration
22255 documents
Certificate of service of Josiah Frisbee
Lieutenant Josiah Frisbee never received a Certificate of final settlement of his pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate for Andrew McCleary
At Craig's request, a certificate is enclosed of the time that Andrew McCleary, dragoon in Capt. Bowyer's troop, was paid; a copy of the certificate should be given to Lt. Smith or Mr. Swan.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Cavalry Requests from Virginia
[Partly illegible] The number of cavalry requests from Virginia are three hundred.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cavalry Equipment to Governor Matthews of Georgia
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to put on board the ship bound for Georgia with Mr. Seagrove complete cavalry equipment for one hundred men. They should be addressed to Governor [George] Mathews at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cash Received Due to Requisitions of the Quartermaster General
Hodgdon estimates for Knox the amount of cash received from the United States resulting from the requisitions of the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Case of Thomas Hoffman
Enclosed are the papers of Thomas Hoffman who has received less than half of his pay and begs to know whether anything can be done with his case.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cartridges for Voorhees' Detachment
Hodgdon is directed to ship on board of Capt. Shelly for Ensign Voorhees's detachment musket powder ball and paper to furnish each man with one hundred rounds of cartridges and also a suitable …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cartridge Boxes, Etc.
Holt discusses a number of concerns relative to irons, carriages, buildings, and cartridge boxes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Thomas Truxton Oath of Allegiance sworn before Richard Peters.
Captain Thomas Truxton appointed a Captain of one of the frigates to be built, oath of allegiance before Richard Peters. Truxton would go on to command the USS Constellation and the USS President.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCaptain Russell Bissell's receipt
Forwards a receipt of Captain Russell Bissell
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Captain Moses White's Claim
Based on the documents in his possession, Howell concludes that Captain Moses White was only entitled to a captain's pay and therefore is not entitled to the pay of an Aide-de-Camp as he claims.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain John Barry Oath of Allegiance sworn before Richard Peters.
Captain John Barry, appointed Captain of one of the six frigates, takes the oath of allegiance, sworn before Richard Peters. Barry would go on to superintend construction and command the USS United …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCaptain James Seaver Oath of Allegiance witnessed by John Lowell
Captain James Seaver takes the oath of allegiance. Witnessed by John Lowell, Judge of District Court of Massachusetts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCaptain Bissell's recruits paid
Sends receipts for money received from John Chester for the pay of Bissell and his recruits
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Capt. Zebulon Pike' Pay Transmitted to Mrs. Pike
One hundred sixty dollars have so far been transmitted to Mrs. Pike, in accordance with the wishes of Capt. Pike to provide for his family.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Capt. Thomas Martin's Returns
Mr. Minor produced Capt. Martin's receipts for twenty dollars which is the premium for the ten men named in Martin' s return.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Capt. Key's Account
Pendleton requests a copy of the account settled by Capt. Nathaniel Key in the year 1787 which should be in Howell's office accounts. If the account is with another department, Pendleton asks Howell …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Capt. Bissell's Pay Roll
Once Capt. Bissell's muster for October is received, the pay roll arising theron shall be remitted as well as the pay and forage for Major Thomas Hunt in the amount of $42.43.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Canteens & Knapsacks for Bruff's Men
Have forwarded to Baltimore for the use of Capt. Bruff's Company of Artillerists and Engineers 56 canteens and 56 knapsacks.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannons for fortifications and frigates
This letter identifies the general dimensions of the heavy cannon required for fortifications and frigates.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Cannon with Carriages in Need of Repair
Bryant has sent on the cannon and carriages to Chauncey Whittlesley to be transported to Hodgdon in Philadelphia despite the carriages' want of repair. He describes the repairs that are needed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon to be Transported to Hodgdon
The cannon with their carriages will be loaded onto the boats and addressed to Chauncey Whittlesley at Middletown to be transported to Samuel Hodgdon at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon Shipped on the 16th
[Difficult handwriting] The vessel sailed on the 16th with the cannon and with orders to call on Col. Yeats for the truck wheels and proceed on to Norfolk and deliver them to Major Bedinger.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon Prepared for Service at Newport, Etc.
The Secretary of War asks Hodgdon to send to the address of Captain James Bruff at Baltimore sundry ordnance and supplies. The order has also been given to send from Springfield three pounders, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon Mounted in Seacoast Fortifications
Return of the Cannon to be mounted in the fortifications on the seacoast of the respective states agreeably to law and the quantity of ammunition to be issued by the superintendent of military stores …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
