Nathan Jones
108 documents
Conveyance for a Poor Fellow Found Unfit for Duty
A fellow discharged for being unfit for duty has his residence in North Carolina. The Secretary of War will pay for his passage to that State if conveyance can be found. Are there any vessels bound …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon & Equipage for the Garrison at Charleston
Hodgdon is directed to have transported to Charleston, South Carolina a number of cannon and equipage for the use of the garrison at that place. Whichever of these articles are in the magazine at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Box Containing Drafts of the Cannon
"The Secretary of War requests you will send with the bearer the box containing Mr. [?] drafts of the cannon."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Drawing Board for Mr. Fox
Mr. Fox, who is making drafts for the frigate building at Philadelphia, is in want of a drawing board. Mr. Fox will visit Hodgdon's store to select the board that best fits his needs.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayTravelling Forge Forwarded to West Point?
"The Secretary of War has directed me to request that you would please to inform him whether the travelling forge has been forwarded to West Point."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspending Clothing to West Point, Etc.
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon cease transporting clothing to West Point and write Colonel Rochefontaine for an account of the distribution of clothing forwarded in September 1795 and May …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplying the Troops & the Southern Indians
There is a quantity of medicine intended for the troops in Georgia for which a requisition has been made and forwarded to St. Marys. There is also a supply of medicine and hostpital stores for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplying Kalteisen's Wants, Etc.
Enclosed is the Secretary's order for clothing which will take all the artillerists' coats in store. The contractor should be able to meet Kalteisen's needs prior to the sailing for Charleston.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sloop "William" Detained for Dispatches
"The Secretary of War requests that the sloop William may be detained for his dispatches which will be sent to your office this evening or tomorrow morning."
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Sieves & Other Articles for West Point
Enclosed is letter from the Secretary of the Treasury requesting the purchase of sieves and a number of other articles for West Point. Hodgdon should indicate which have been furnished and which have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seeks Information about Tents
Asks if there are returns that will give them information about the quantity and quality of tents belonging to the army. McHenry is apprehensive that tents are much wanted at headquarters.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Secretary of War Requests Express to go to Susquehanna Ferry
Nathan Jones informs Hodgdon that Secretary of War requests an express to go to Susquehanna Ferry; or further if wanted.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Sailing of the Vessel that Takes the Forge
The Secretary of War notes that Hodgdon's letter will answer whether the vessel transporting the forge will sail on Thursday or Friday.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Ordnance and Military Stores at Mud Island
Nathan Jones forwards to returns for Mud Island which he has just received from Lieutenant Tallman.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Return of Iron Nine-Pounders
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to provide a return of the iron nine-pounders at the various posts, magazines, and fortifications of the United States. He should include an account of the several …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Clothing on Hand at Fort Washington Requested
The Secretary of War requests, via Jones, a return of all the clothing on hand at Fort Washington and vicinity, to help determine what needs to be procured.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests Shipment of Articles to West Point
Tench Francis will deliver flags and medicine chests. Requests that they be forwarded to West Point with some sheepskins, shells, and fuses.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Cost to Outfit a Dragoon
Requests a list of prices for articles needed to equip a dragoon, including saddle, bridle, pistol, etc. Seeks a rough estimate for a company of cavalry.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Arms and Accoutrements for Recruits in Middletown, Connecticut
Requests arms, accoutrements for Captain Edward Miller's recruits in Middletown, Connecticut. Requests that he write the man in charge of the public store at Springfield to forward requested …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests for Cannon Cartridges made and transported to Cecil Furnace Maryland
Nathan Jones conveys Secretary of War request that Hodgdon have 70 paper cannon cartridges made and transported to Cecil Furnace. In a related document, Mr LaCosta requests that models be made for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Prices of Clothing, Arms and Accoutrements
Lieutenant Freeman requests the prices of articles of clothing, arms and accoutrement in order to make pay stoppages of deserters. Asks for a list of prices to be sent to Freeman at West Point.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Request for Estimate for Transportation of listed Arms to Pittsburg
The Secretary of War requests estimate of transportation to Pittsburg for a quantity of 12 pounders, shot, howitzers, shells, cannon powder, musket powder, rifle powder, and muskets with bayonets.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Information about Kettles for the Army in Pittsburgh
The Secretary of War wants to know how many good camp kettles the Army has in the public store at Pittsburgh, and what quality they are.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Regarding Mail Delivery & New York Yellow Fever
Letter, discusses mail delivery; asks for information regarding yellow fever in New York.
Josiah Fox Papers
