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Expenses to and from Oswego
08/04/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. William Littlefield, upon his return from Oswego, presented an account of the expenses incurred traveling to and from that place that apparently were allowed. If these expenses were allowed, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Expenses Related to Pursuing Deserters
08/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedExpenses incurred in the pursuit of deserters should be paid with the necessary discretion so as not to create an unnecessary burden on the public. The paymaster is not responsible for persons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Expenses of Samuel Elder for his expenses and medical attendance of John Stack
01/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $58.20 is due Samuel Elder for his expenses and medical attendance of John Stack, a soldier on his way from Detroit to Philadelphia with Captain John Heth and a party of western …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Expenses of Capt. John Wade
02/10/1797 ExtractThis is an extract from the War Department account documenting the expenses of Capt. John Wade that were paid in full by Accountant's Office clerk John Jennings, Jr.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Expenditures in the Ordnance Department
01/09/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the documentation required to pay John Bryant's account of expenditures in the Ordnance Department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Expenditures and Pay of the Militia
04/11/1797 LetterWhatever errors that may have existed in the accounts was probably due to the fact that both the Secretary of War and the Accountant of the War Department have been appointed subsequent to the year …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Expediency of Suit Delivery
10/07/1797 Autograph Letter SignedOrders to deliver infantry uniforms etc. and arms and accoutrements for recruits for immediate march to Westward territory.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Expecting a Great Personage, Etc.
12/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMacRea requests two pair of drum heads which he forgot to include in his order at the War Office. He will soon sign receipts for the suit and for the heads but does not have time to get an order …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Executor of Lieutenant Craig's estate
01/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Preston that there is no proof in the papers of Lieutenant Craig that James Craig was the executor of Lieutenant Craig's estate.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Exchange of Small Blankets for Larger Ones
12/06/1797 Letter SignedLieutenant McRea complains that the blankets he received from the store for the Marines on board the "United States" are too small in size. Harris is asked to exchange them for others that are judged …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Examination of Casper Iserloan
05/23/1797 Document SignedAddendum to deposition given by Iserloan to the Commonwealth on the false powers of attorney documents. Iserloan declares that two annexed papers are the forged powers of attorney he refers to in his …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Exact Pay Per Day
09/23/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIn addition to enclosed receipts, Miller requests information regarding the exact pay per day of Sergeants, Corporals, Musicians, and Privates so that future mistakes will be avoided.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Evacuation of Spanish Posts
04/01/1797 Letter SignedGayoso notified Pope that the Spanish garrison received orders to evacuate post now under U.S. possession; overtones of peaceful friendly relations.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)
Evacuation of Posts on the Mississippi
05/05/1797 Contemporary Copy of LetterPope explains to Gayoso de Lemos that he knows of no pending negotiations respecting the late treaty and therefore has every reason to expect that the evacuation of Spanish posts on the east side of …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)
Etheldred Ballard oath of enlistment
12/26/1797 Printed Document SignedDocument whereby Etheldred Ballard acknowledges having enlisted for five years as solder in the 4th United States Regiment.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Estimated Cost for Making Various Stores
08/06/1797 LetterbookA ledger-like estimate for making stores, primarily ordnance.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Estimate on quantity of canvas required for sails for frigate building for the Dey of Algiers
01/28/1797 LetterbookFrom naval constructor Josiah Fox at the War Office. Enclosed is statement of canvas for sails required for frigate for Dey of Algiers from Josiah Fox, naval constructor.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Estimate of the sums necessary to complete and equip the Frigates United States and Constitution, of fortyfour guns and Constellation, of thirty six guns.
01/16/1797 DocumentReported list of necessary costs relative to maintenance of frigates in U.S. Navy.
Fourth Congress: Transcribed Reports and the Communications From the Secretary of the Treasury to the House of Representatives, 4th Congress, 1st
Estimate of the sum necessary on account of the fortifications of the ports and harbours of the United States for the year 1797.
01/16/1797 DocumentList of expenses necessary for maintaining specifically named fortifications in ports and harbors.
Fourth Congress: Transcribed Reports and the Communications From the Secretary of the Treasury to the House of Representatives, 4th Congress, 1st
Estimate of the Costs of Gun Carraiges
06/17/1797 Letterbook CopyEstimate of the costs of various kinds of gun carriages.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Estimate of the Cost of Articles for the Frigate Constellation
06/08/1797 Letterbook CopyAn estimate of the cost of goods for the Frigate Constellation, primarily arms and ammunition.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Estimate of Stores Required by David Henley
05/17/1797Estimate of stores required by David Henley, an agent of the War Department.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Estimate of Quartermaster Generals Expenses in 1797
01/24/1797 LetterbookHodgdon provides a statement of the likely disbursement of sums by the Quarter Master's Department in 1797.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Estimate of Military Stores Wanted for Three Frigates
1797 DocumentEstimate of stores for frigates on hand which need to be repaired or replenished, as well as what needs to be procured.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Estimate of expenses required to complete frigate United States
06/07/1797 LetterbookJosiah Fox, navy constructor, asks Francis, navy purser for estimate of expenses for completing frigate United States. Include costs of employing tradesmen. Intent is to estimate costs so that no …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
