John Stagg
523 documents
Transfer of Captain Wade to Tennessee, Issue of Horses & Equipment
Letter, directs transfer of Captain Wade
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)The Secretary is Engaged With the Indians
"No information relative to your accounts or Major Craig's claims--The Secretary has been and is yet engaged with the Indians."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Bill for $2004, Etc.
Major DeButt's letter of advice regarding the bill for 2,004 dollars has been received. Since it is on account of the pay of the Army, it must be presented at the War Office for acceptance. Swan, the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of Simmons on Account of Indian Department
Stagg received $400 on account of Indian Department.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Military Guard of the Public Stores
The Secretary of War prefers a military guard over the public storehouses rather than paying a Silent Watch sufficient to visit all the stores at every hour in the night. He wants to know the number …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Langham May Draw a Bill for $500
The Secretary of War will permit Major Langham to draw a bill on him "at any sight [Langham] pleases" for five hundred dollars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Keep the Indians' Wagon in Readiness
The Secretary of War requests that the wagon for the Indians' baggage should be kept in readiness since it cannot start until their clothing is finished.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Is There Room in the Wagons for Soldiers' Clothing?
The Secretary of War wants to know whether there will be room in the return wagons to Knoxville for soldiers' clothing intended for the troops in that quarter while reserving space for Captain Wade's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Following Prices are Fixed by the Secretary of War for a Stand of Arms
Describes and fixes prices for arms to be sold or reimbursement.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndExtract of Letter from the Secretary of War to Major Freeman Requesting Appointment
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of War to Major Constant Freeman requesting appointment of proper person to execute orders given to Freeman during his absence.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Stationery to Major Craig
Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper for the delivery of stationery to Major Craig at Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conveying Captain Morris's Detachment to Baltimore
Captain Morris and his detachment of forty four Artillerists have arrived at Mud Island Fort on their way to Baltimore. The Secretary of War directs Hodgdon to make the necessary arrangements to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Travel from Brunswick to Philadelphia
Private and confidential letter to Ensign Boote describing his travel from Brunswick to Philadelphia when he came across Thomas Ordiorne.
William Rowland Boote PapersThe Cost of Constructing a Public Store House
The Secretary of War wants an estimate of the cost of a frame building, fifty by thirty feet. to be used as a public store house. He wants a proposal from a master builder who will contract to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stationery for General Wilkinson, Etc.
General Wilkinson writes for a supply of stationery. After comparing the returns in his possession, Hodgdon should provide information regarding what articles should be purchased and in what …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stationery & Putty for Henley
In response to Hodgdon's letter [included in the document] Stagg notes that a letter was sent to the Secretary of the Treasury requesting that stationery and putty be sent to Colonel Henley at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sail Cloth for Hammocks on the "Constellation"
Harris is directed to deliver to Tench Francis fifty pieces of Irish sail cloth No. 1 to be used for hammocks on board the frigate "Constellation" at Baltimore.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayRequest for Delivery of Materials for Pattern Infantry Coat
Request for delivery of materials for the making of a pattern infantry coat.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Polish General Kosciuszko
Letter to Ensign Boote concerning Polish General Tadeusz Kosciuszko, who arrived in Philadelphia from Bristol.
William Rowland Boote PapersReceipt of Warrant No. 1804
Stagg acknowledges receipt of a warrant for $250 on account of the Indian Department, for which he accepts responsibility,.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Purchasing Iron for the Springfield Armory
The Secretary of War has requested the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the purchase of ten tons of iron for the armory at Springfield. He suggests that the Purveyor authorize David Ames to procure …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Printed list of the officers of the army enclosed
Clerk John Stagg submits list of officers of the army for Colonel David Henley. Requests that Henley deliver or forward accordingly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Due from Wheelin & Miller
The Secretary of War has read Hodgdon's letter regarding the powder due the United States from Wheelin and Miller and asks that nothing more be done until proving the powder is prepared.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Permission for Tench Francis to Examine Cannon Balls
The Secretary of War wants Harris to permit Mr. Francis to examine and prove whatever number of iron cannon balls Francis thinks proper. He wants a number of them for a particular use and, if these …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
