Nathan Jones
108 documents
Queries about Shipment of Clothing to Georgia
Refers to clothing sent to Georgia by the Secretary of War back in December. Wants to know on what vessel it was shipped and whether they have heard of its arrival. Has not arrived at ultimate …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Provides Information about Sextants Purchased under Order of the Secretary of State
Reports that sextants were purchased under the order of the Secretary of State. Requests that Hodgdon talk to Pickering about where to send sextants.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Patterns of Clothing Available for Potential Contractors
Enclosed is a copy of the estimate of clothing sent to the Secretary of the Treasury. Patterns for every article mentioned in the estimate should be ready for the inspection of persons who want to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Not Enough Woolen Overalls
Jones quotes Captain Rickard: "that the clothing arrived in good order except the woollen overalls which fell short eleven pair in their number only eighty four arrived and ninety four mentioned in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Most Economical Route from Mud Island to West Point
Jones asks Hodgdon for his recommendation as to the most economical route from Mud Island to West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Judging the Shot & Kentledge
The Secretary of War has acknowledged Hodgdon's letter regarding the shot and kentledge cast by John and Jacob Faesch. Since Hodgdon is the person designated to examine them and judge their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Jones informing Osborn of a change in orders; asking Osborn to reconsider resigning
Jones acknowledges that the Secretary of War received Osborn's commission (that Osborn sought to resign). However Jones informs Osborn that the previous day Col. Rochefontaine was instructed to send …
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Goods for the Chickasaw Indians
Mr. Francis has been directed to purchase and deliver to Hodgdon three thousand dollars worth of goods for the Chickasaw Indians. The Secretary of War requests those goods forwarded to Major Craig at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Foward Goods for the Six Nations to Israel Chapin
The Secretary of War has directed Hodgdon to send the goods intended for the Six Nations [of Indians] to Mr. Houdin who should then designate someone to deliver them to Israel Chapin. Houdin is also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of Statement of Timber Desired for Baltimore Frigate
Letter, encloses letter & statement of timber wanted for Baltimore frigate [Constellation].
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Selection & Supply of Timber for Shipbuilding
Advises Fox regarding Claghorne visits to select timber; discusses timber for Frigates; mentions Naval yards.
Josiah Fox PapersDirections Needed for Forwarding Articles
Mr. Francis has notified Jones that some silk sieves and other articles purchased by him for the garrison at West Point are still being stored and waiting for direction. Jones wants directions for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing to be Forwarded to Captain Preston
Hodgdon is asked to forward to Jones the originlnal or a copy of a letter in which clothing was to be forwarded to Captain Preston at Lynchburg. Apparently Jones' copy was accidentally destroyed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing on the Wagons Returning to Knoxville
Jones wants to know whether the wagons returning to Knoxville have space to include suits of clothing and, if so, how many? The Secretary of War wants to send a small supply to that quarter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Brass Field Pieces on Public Property?
The Secretary of War wants Jones to inform him whether the brass field pieces in the hands of the militia at Charleston are on United States property.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Boats Built in Schenectady for Transporting Goods to the Northward
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to provide him with information regarding three boats built in Schenectady and used in the service of the US Army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Salaries for Undermentioned Officers
The folllowing is a list of officers and the salaries to which they are entitled: George Fleming - $650, Frederick Sprigg - $360 and a ration per day, John Bryant - $430, Claude Poucheresse - $360, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suits of Marine Clothes for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver twelve suits of Marine clothes to Captain William McRea for use on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayPurchase of Wood for Winter
Orders to contract a fair price for wood to be delivered to garrison at West Point.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPermission to make use of fifer
The Secretary at War has directed Nathan Jones to inform Ensign Boote that he is at liberty to make use of John Stiles Parsons, the fifer.
William Rowland Boote PapersOrders to Proceed to Mr. Hughes' Furnace
Orders to proceed to Mr. Hughes' furnace to examine and prove the guns intended for Algerine frigate. Press Mr. Hughes to have all the guns intended for Algerine frigate completed. Report number and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
