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05 April 1798
Winthrop, James, fl. 1797-1798
to Joseph B. Varnum
re: thanks for copy of president's message, sending town resolution against war with France [resolutions not included]. {7}
GLC03845.02
4 October 1783
[Return]
"Report of the Board appointed for examination of the invalids" of the army. Approximately 75 men listed by name, age, regiment, time of service and ailment. "Disease" column includes such ailments as dysentery, venereal disease, and lunacy....
GLC02437.10711
14 February 1793
D'Olier, Jeremiah, 1745-1817
to William Knox
References William's letter to him of 18 September and 24 November 1792. Congratulates him on his safe passage. William seems to have been seeking a consular seat in Dublin, which D'Olier hopes he will get. Writes, "I am induced to conclude your...
GLC02437.05817
9 April 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Bryant
Directs Captain Bryant to immediately send 152 muskets and bayonets to Chauncy Whittlesey in Middletown, Connecticut. Written from the War Department.
GLC03432.023
1784
Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836
Plan of the Siege of Savannah...
Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 76.
GLC04316
7 August 1798
Hagner, Peter, 1772-1850
Hagner, a clerk in the accountant's office of the War Department, writes to inform Captain Bryant that he is sending him his salary from April - June 1798 "and sundry Vouchers for expenditures in the ordnance department." Written from the...
GLC03432.078
3 March 1814
Lenard, fl. 1814
to James Winchester
Acknowledges receipt of Winchester's letter, says that he has communicated its Re to the American officers. He is happy to report that the men are "fully sensible of the high responsibility on which they stand to themselves and the American Army."...
GLC06997.039
28 August 1812
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Additional Instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States
Printed letter signed by Secretary of State James Monroe. Orders that public and private armed vessels are not to stop American merchant ships coming from British ports with British goods because of the "alledged" repeal of the British Orders in...
GLC04675.03
11 April 1783
Mercer, John F., 1759-1821
to George Weedon
Relays information related to the negotiation of the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution. Announces the arrival of an officer in New York with a "Proclamation from the King of Great Britain." Also notes the arrival of vessels from...
GLC06491.04
23 July 1792
to Winthrop Sargent
Later copy. Gives orders to Sargent concerning the protection of the North West territory. Mentions directing General Anthony Wayne to provide an escort for the governor of Georgia. Noted as written at the War Department.
GLC02437.05553
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