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 Series

Chronological File, 1794-1848

Conditions Governing Access

The records of the United States War Department are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence, letterbooks, journals, ledgers, account books, lists, abstracts, legal records, printed matter, and other material.

Dates

  • Creation: 1794-1848

Access and Restrictions

The records of the United States War Department are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of latest material within each heading.

Container Range

Box: 1-6

Part of the Manuscript Division Repository

Contact:
Manuscript Reading Room
101 Independence Ave, SE
James Madison Building, LM 101
Washington, DC 20540-4683
(202) 707-5387