John Stagg
523 documents
Recruiting for the Legion
Captains William Lewis and Benjamin Price have been directed to begin recruiting for the Legion. Lewils will rendezvous at Hagers Town and Price at Frederick Town. Each officer should be furnished …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of Simmons for use of the Indian Department
Stagg received $400 for use of Indian Department.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Postponing the Stores to be Forwarded to Charleston
The Secretary of War has requested the postponement of the military stores to be forwarded from Governors Island to Charleston. They will be sent instead from Philadelphia.
Thompson Family PapersOn the approved furlough of Captain Richard Dale of the Navy
Stagg informs Simmons that Captain Richard Dale is about to engage on voyage to China and is by authority of President of United States, on furlough. His pay and subsistence continue to be as if …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToNumber of Tents at West Point
Hodgdon is asked whether there are army tents at West Point and, if so, what is the number?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Materials and Transport for Missionaries
Hodgdon asked to furnish transportation for baggage of missionaries Peter Janin and John Francis Rivet going to Pittsburgh for work with the Wabash and Illinois Indians.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Letter to Naval Constructor George Claghorne on Construction of Frigate Keel
Clerk John Stagg on behalf on late Secretary of War Henry Knox. Knox consulted with Joshua Humphreys and the later has no objections to the frigate keel, but no alterations made in the dimensions of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToJosiah Fox's request to visit Philadelphia
On behalf of Secretary of War, request granted to Josiah Fox to visit Philadelphia. Fox's Pay will be forwarded to Colonel Carrington, supervisor at Richmond.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToIron Trucks for Cannon Carriages
Samuel Richards has notified the Secretary of War that he is ready to deliver, agreeably to a contract made with Tench Coxe, iron trucks for the cannon carriages. Hodgdon should have them inspected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Incidental expenses of Indian Department
Stagg received $100 for incidental expenses of Indian Department.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Directions on how to receive timbers and clarification of duties and responsibilities as clerk of ship yard
Stagg converys guidance from Secretary of War Pickering. He instructs Doughty to coordinate with Joshua Humphreys when receiving an timber or plank purchased by naval agents for frigate construction. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToClothing, Equipage, & Arms Transported to Col. Carrington
Hodgon is asked to have packed up and transported to Colonel Carrington in Richmond clothing, equipage, and arms to be delivered to Captain Alexander Gibson in Staunton, Captain Samuel Tinsley in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing to be Transported to West Point
The Secretary of War wants articles of public clothing, agreeable to the enclosed account, transported from New York to West Point and put in charge of Captain George Fleming.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Two Cadets Named Philip
Philip Landais and Philip Rodrique have been appointed Cadets in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. According to the law, each is entitled to a sergeant's suit of clothing, with sword and belt, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for the Artillery Recruits Under Lt. Tallman
The contractor for furnishing the recruits at Trenton has been directed to provide private's suits, knapsacks, and canteens for the artillery recruits under Lieutenant Tallman.If there are no hats …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Sergeant Williams
Sergeant Williams has not drawn woolen and linen overalls and a vest because none could be found to fit him. Since General Knox wants Williams sent to New Jersey to join the recruiting service, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Dayton's Recruits
Ten suits of clothing for privates should be packed up and transported to Elizabeth Town, New Jersey for the use of Lieut. Horatio Dayton's artillery recruits at that place.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon Delivered to Captain Malbone
Stagg encloses an extract of a letter from William Littlefield to Timothy Pickering regarding the delivery of cannon to Captain [Francis] Malbone. Also noted is the removal of the ammunition to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Artillery Clothing to be Sent to West Point
Stagg lists a number of articles of artillary clothing that should be packed up and sent to West Point along with the articles that have already been ordered for that place and which are to go by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Clothing Ordered to Several Rendezvous
Account of clothing ordered for troops under the command of the officers at the following rendezvous: Hagers Town, Federick Town, Lancaster, Staunton, Richmond, Fincastle, Carlisle, Federicksburg, and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Gentle & Easygoing Horse
Stagg appreciates the temporary use of one of the public horses. He asks Hodgdon to notify the keeper of the stables that he prefers to ride a gentle and easygoing horse.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Criticism]
Criticism of New Jersey Cavalry system. Stagg believed methods used in Europe should be adopted speedily if any success in war is to be gained. With detailed instructions on implementation.
Anthony Walton White Papers [Box].Transporting the Baggage of the Western Indians
The Secretary of War directs Hodgdon to provide a wagon to transport the baggage of the Western Indians and their interpreter to Pittsburgh. They are eleven in number and an officer should accompany …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
