John Stagg
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Bedinger Replacing Langham During His Absence
"The Secretary of War has no objection to Major Langham's going to Kentucky, in case Major Bedinger will attend to his business during his absence."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Axes for Gibson May Be Purchased at Staunton
The Secretary of War believes that the axes wanted by Captain Gibson may be purchased at Staunton. Orders will be given to the Contractor there to to furnish them as Quartermaster's supplies.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Brass Three-Pounder for Captain Elliott
The Secretary of War has directed the storekeeper to deliver to Captain Elliott a brass three-pounder and apparatus for field exercises. Another three-pounder should be put in order for service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)24-Pound Shot Wanted at Providence
24 pound shot for proving cannon is needed at Providence, Rhode Island. Stagg wants to know if there is any shot near Providence that belongs to the public so that the transportation expense to that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)24-Pound Shot Ordered for Providence:
Stagg wants to be know when the 210 twenty-four pound shot ordered to Providence was forwarded and by what vessel.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment to Georgia
Have prepared immediately for shipping to Georgia one thousand muskets and bayonets, fifty barrels of musket powder, and five tons of lead.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests Reimbursement for Dr. Gillaspry
Letter, requires draft from the Bank of the United States for purchase of gilt swords.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Requests Enclosed Letters be Sealed and Delivered
Letter, encloses letter to be transmuted to Eli Elmer in order that postage will not have to be paid by Stagg.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Request for Certificate of Final Settlement Paid by Gen. Peirce
John Van Dyck requested certification of the settlement of his accounts as Captain Lieut. of Artillery in Cinncinati. Van Dyck swore his accounts were closed but no evidence exists in the New York …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Assistance in Obtaining Military Records
Letter, seeks aid of accountant for Thomas Tredwell Jackson, who has business to transact in the War Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Expresses Gratitude for Post Note for John Stagg
Letter, mentions post note for $37.75 received March 2, 1798.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Stagg Assures McHenry That He Had Nothing to Do With Stagg's Resignation
Stagg assures McHenry that he felt only kindness and indulgence from him as an employer, especially during "a long and unavoidable absence." States that McHenry's words or actions had nothing to do …
John Adams PapersReports of Napoleon's Latest Movements
Announces arrival of ship Phoenix with Captain Bray, from Cork, bringing English newspapers reporting Napoleon's latest movements.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543On his resignation as chief clerk
In light of recent rumors that McHenry had pressured Stagg into resigning as chief clerk in order to promote his brother-in-law to the position, McHenry had asked Stagg to formally renounce any truth …
James McHenry PapersChief clerk in the War Department
Letter to the Secretary of War concerning McHenry's conduct when Stagg was chief clerk in the War Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Horse, Saddle, & Bridle for Mr. Crosby
Request to provide Mc. Crosby with a horse, saddle, and bridle so he can travel on public business.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sergeant given permission to desert to gather intelligence on the Indians
In Knox's absence, Stagg writes of a sergeant who was given permission by General Wilkinson to desert in order to gather intelligence related to Indian intentions and movements. President Washington …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Forwarding Enclosed Bills
Secretary of War directs Stagg to find Hodgdon the enclosed as agent for Quarter Master General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests Follow up on Brass Cannons Bound for Pittsburgh
The General requests that Knox come to the office immediately and bring receipts for the wagons that took the brass cannons to Pittsburgh, which apparently were left on the road. Wants to know when …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
