Caleb Gibbs
53 documents
Monthly Instead of Quarterly Returns, Etc.
Gibbs had thought that returns were due on a quarterly basis so he waited to submit them. Now that he realizes that monthly returns are expected, he will respond accordingly. Enclosed is the return of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns of the Boston Navy Yard
Enclosed are the returns of the Boston Navy Yard for the months of September and October 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns from the Navy Yard at Boston
Enclosed are the returns for the Navy Yard at Boston for the month of January 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns for May and June 1798
Enclosed are the returns for the Boston Navy Yard for the months of May and June 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns for August 1798
Enclosed are the returns from the Navy Yard at Boston for the month of August 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Two Iron Pots, Etc.
Enclosed are the returns of the Navy Yard at Boston for April 1798. Two iron pots have been returned but they are omitted because they are not the property of the United States having been loaned to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of the Navy Yard for July 1798
Enclosed is the return from the Boston Navy Yard for the month of July 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return from the Navy Yard at Boston
Enclosed is the return from the Navy Yard at Boston for the months of November and December 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return for the Boston Navy Yard for March
Gibbs notes that there is live oak timber and white oak ship timber in his March return that was not listed in previous returns. In clearing out the dock this timber was discovered under the mud. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requesting Pay for Six Months as Clerk of the Navy Yard
Requesting pay for his previous six months as clerk of the Navy Yard to be sent by the return post.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Near Completion of the "Constitution" & Her Stores
Since the current returns from the Boston Navy Yard are similar to those of the previous month, Gibbs announces that it might be more agreeable to see the deliveries augmented in which case it would …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron Work Delivered to Jacob Sheafe
The last six columns of Gibbs' November return from the Boston Navy Yard are comprised of the iron and iron work that has been delivered to Jacob Scheafe, the Naval Agent at Portsmouth, New Hampshire …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Brandy, Spikes, Howitzers, Anchors, Etc.
In Gibbs' return book is entered three casks of brandy, 434 gallons of which is correct. There is an error, however, due probably to the faintness of the lines in the ledger. The spikes are entered in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Lamentable Lack of Necessaries & Organization
Gibbs assesses the recruiting potential and deficiencies in stores, equipage, and organization of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe List of Appointments Has Filled Me with Dispiriting Feelings
Despite the advice of friends that he has earned a rest, Gibbs expresses his disappointment at not being included in the list of appointments.
Alexander Hamilton PapersInspecting the Company of Capt. Gates
Gibbs compliments the discipline and appearance of the men of Captain Gates' Company.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
