Joseph Perkin
26 documents
Report on the State of Arms in Virginia
According to instructions, went to New London, Virginia, to view the public arms. Found damaged muskets because they were stored with salt. Reports number of bayonets, rammers. Refers to wood needed …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Joseph Perkins relays Information about Captain Holt, payroll, guard of magazine
From New London Connecticut. Makes reference to Richmond. Comments that about being all destitute of money. Hopes to have some money. Notes that he made out to deliver to Captain Holt. Asks to send …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Fear For Their Safety, Etc.
[Partly illegible] Perkins has tried to reach Mr. Carrington relative to information about his people but has not heard a word about them. He is much in fear for their safety as there were seven very …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Direct Route to New London
Perkins describes the difficulties of his journey to New London and expresses the hope that his expenses will be paid by Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Can the Cargo Be Saved?
The captain of the sloop, who lives in Norfolk, has informed Perkins that the sloop ran ashore and the winds were blowing so hard that they could do nothing and he did not know whether the cargo could …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the whereabouts of Milligan
Milligan has not yet arrived from Philadelphia. Hodgdon should make inquiries to see if he still in that city because Perkins is concerned that he has not yet spent the money and therefore cannot …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Little Has Been Done in Repairing the Arms
Perkins announces the safe arrival of himself and his family and comments on the state of the armory at New London. It appears that the smith shop and stores have not been furnished and little has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Error in Perkins Account
Perkins asserts that there has been an error in his account in which he has been charged for the repair of 100 guns.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay My Wife for Dr. Brown's Rifle, Etc.
Perkins asked if the money for Dr. Brown's rifle could be paid to his wife since she is in need of funds. He also needs a copy of the inventory of his tools since his has been lost. The drying of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seeks Information about Legal, Just Payment
Notes that Thomas Holt showed a letter from the "Minister" of War stating Perkins is allowed $70. Perkins notes that he has referred Holt to Hodgdon and relies on justice agreeable to contract.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Stock, Tools
Reports that they are doing as well as can be expected. Believes to have a full stock within 8 or 9 months, if he can send the locks as requested. They have had peace since Mr. Miles left. Reports …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Progress of Repairs to the Muskets, Etc.
Perkins reports on the progress of the repairs of the muskets at New London. He notes that the rolled iron needed to make the bands for completing the repairs arrived too late so they were forced to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discharging Hands, Etc.
Perkins has decided to discharge nine of the hands employed in the parts of the business that are drawing to a close unless more stockers can be found. They have been given notice that they will need …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Work benches and commencing the workshop
States that tomorrow he will fix the work benches and other necessary areas in the workshop, making it ready to commence business.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Travel and Employment Prospects
Perkins travel plans to recruit carpenters and brick layers for construction of buildings at the armory at Harper's Ferry; mentions yellow fever in Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Report on the progress at Harper's Ferry
Perkins reports to Hodgdon that, with four exceptions, the company has arrived at Harpers Ferry. Several men are fixing the tools and three forges are now operable. Tools are still needed to build the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Inquiry on the Date of Arrival of Gunsmithing Tools
Perkins informs Hodgdon that he and Mr. Small arrived in Harpers Ferry on Friday. Mr. Mackey met them and provided them with the letter from Hodgdon. Perkins replies that the gunsmithing tools …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Correspondence with the Superintendent of Military Stores
Basic correspondence with the Superintendent of Military Stores; mentions orders for muskets and barrels along with a few individuals.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)[Inventory of Tools wanted for the Armoury to be established at Harpers Ferry on the Potomac in Virginia]
Lists items required to stock Harper's Ferry armory.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Terms Proposed for Taking My Son
Perkins declares himself well satisfied with the terms proposed by Bayerd & Pettit by which they will employ his son who has Perkins' full consent to bind himself to them. He hopes that his son will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conspiracy to Get Rid of Me
Perkins discusses a man who looked upon him with an evil eye and influenced another man named Small to bear false witness against him. He asserts that this was the man's way of getting rid of him and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Place for My Son John
Perkins' son John is dissatisfied with his current employment so Perkins asks Hodgdon to find John a position as an apprentice in some Philadelphia mercantile house in the shipping line.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
