Papers of the War Department 1784-1800

Fire destroyed the U.S. War Department office in 1800. This collection unites copies of the lost files in an archive that reconstitutes this invaluable history.

[National Endowment for the Humanities @NEHgov]

Peruse more than 4,200 U.S. War Department documents from 1784 to 1800 that were destroyed in an 1800 fire, in this #NEHgrant-funded project at @chnm: https://t.co/eQk1plvJBI

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In the #EarlyRepublic white Americans’ appetite for land constantly brought them into contact with Indigenous peoples already living here for thousands of years. Learn about these interactions & more here! @wardeptpapers

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Did you know we're part of #NHD2022 curriculum theme book?
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To what extent can rights & security be equally protected by a federal government?

Our “Debate and Diplomacy” theme essay for @NationalHistory explores this question through the War Department & the Alien and Sedition Acts.

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Interested in early American military history? Then check out the Papers of the War Department. This open access database provides digital images of thousands of War Department collections.

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@old_Fairmount @AmericanSources The organization of the materials is a reflection of the evolution of the project, from intended publication as CD-ROM to the present web archive, and through a number of database systems. You can read about our nearly 30-year history: https://t.co/XdHvNTKJvx

[Papers of the War Department 1784-1800 @wardeptpapers]

@old_Fairmount @AmericanSources Each paper gives its collection, and the collections give the archive. If you know the record group you’re looking for, you can search for it.
More on searching: https://t.co/CpsOts4FR6

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Our latest blog entry, "Transcription 101" is up! (And remember, you now can subscribe to the Taylor-Fillmore blog.) https://t.co/33bCirRMaj

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Henry Knox’s winter story reminds us to keep in touch with those who matter most. Readers of all ages can explore his journey with #ReadtheRevolution excerpts from Henry and the Cannons & The Revolutionary War Lives and Letters of Lucy and Henry Knox.

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To find more #WhiskeyRebellion documents, search "Whiskey Rebellion." For more complicated searches, see our search guide: https://t.co/CpsOts4FR6

[Papers of the War Department 1784-1800 @wardeptpapers]

#OnThisDayPres. Washington sent troops to quell a rebellion raised by PA farmers who opposed taxes on whiskey. Check out our documents on the #WhiskeyRebellion, including this Aug 8 order from Sec. Knox and Sec. Hamilton https://t.co/6igRDGHGgB

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It’s a wet #TranscribeTuesday on the East Coast due to #Isaias. In 1794, Peter Hunt’s expected supply of tents and arms was delayed because they’d gotten soaked in a rainstorm and needed to dry out. Transcribe it: https://t.co/dxHNEmgYAx

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It’s #TranscribeTuesday! This letter was written #otd in 1798 by Isaac Craig in Western PA, and mentions sending a list of books for his wife & Mrs. Nevill. What do you think they might have been reading?
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Some #NavalHistory for #TranscribeTuesday: Instructions to Captain Dale regarding the limits of his authority to protect commercial vessels, 1798. https://t.co/DW88EKyBxI

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For this July 14 #TranscribeTuesday, how about this 1793 letter by Sec of War Henry Knox, discussing the wars of the French Revolution: https://t.co/xNC29amPx7

[Papers of the War Department 1784-1800 @wardeptpapers]

Every now and then a letter doesn’t get completely transcribed - like this one https://t.co/nVYQ6p2T9O. If it’s been a while, feel free to pitch in a help complete it!

[Papers of the War Department 1784-1800 @wardeptpapers]

#TBT From the vault: Celebrating the 4th with a Bang, or what happened to 24 pounds of gunpowder: https://t.co/RPXzYiPzZz

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#DYK: In the 1790s, the U.S. War Dept. was the nation’s largest single consumer of fabric, shoes, food, medicine, building materials, & weapons.

Learn more & transcribe records w/ @NEHgov funded @wardeptpapers.

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#OTD in 1800, Samuel Annin accepted the post of paymaster at @HarpersFerryNPS - but asked for time to go see a few friends before taking the job. Transcribe his acceptance letter: https://t.co/cKVDKBUYSp #TranscribeTuesday

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Want to help people learn more about the @USSConstitution's stores? Transcribe documents that the @wardeptpapers have placed online for future researchers! Huzzah!

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It’s #TranscribeTuesday! Why not take a moment to transcribe this list of military stores for the @USSConstitution written in April 1798 https://t.co/SIwkcY8Ttp #MilitaryHistory