Purveyor's Office
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Settle Previous Account between Tench Francis and John Ketland concerning Gunlocks
Encloses letter from the late Tench Francis to the late John Ketland, and an invoice regarding imported gunlocks on orders from Francis. Clerk Mr. Govett confirms Mr. Ketland's statement.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Requests Funds to Cover Transfer of Navy Offices from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.
Requests Funds to Cover Transfer of Navy Offices from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Request for Rifles for Indian Annuities
Regarding Samuel Hodgdon request for 5 rifles to complete requirement for Indian Annuities.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Request for Musket Barrels
Requests delivery of 50 musket barrels to Robert McCormick.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Request for money to buy medical supplies
Requests money to buy medical supplies for Fort Johnston, Charlestown [Charleston] harbor, Harper's Ferry, and fort Mifflin.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Request for goods for Six Nations of Indians, iron for armory, linen for army
Acknowledges requests for goods for Six Nations of Indians, iron for Springfield Armory in Massachusetts, and linen for army clothing.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Request for delivery of sulphur
Requests delivery of 2 tons of sulphur to Mr. Lane and Mr. Decatur.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Regarding War Department Seal
Sends the small War Department Seal. Describes time lines for completion.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Regarding John Harris' Request for Rifles to complete the Indian annuities
Purveyor's office informs Hodgdon that John Harris wants five rifles to complete the Indian annuities. Requests direction from Hodgdon to sell that number to the purveyor's office.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217) -
Regarding blank bond
Received blank bond; returned executed, agreeably to instructions;
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Regarding Accounts between Tench Francis and John Ketland
Regarding Mr. Ketland's claim on account of locks imported and year to year verbal contract between Francis and Ketland. Laments Francis' practice of making oral contracts without memorandums in his …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Refers to Request for Muskets
Refers to muskets imported by Secretary of Treasury. Asks what is to be done, and it seems a matter out of the Purveyor's line.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Received Letter and Warrant for 12,000
Acknowledges receipt of letter and warrant for $12,000.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Purchase of Sundries for the Factory at Tellico
According to instruction, requests $3500 to purchase sundries for the Factory at Tellico.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Purchase of items for Indian annuities
Purveyor's office finds it impractical to purchase sufficient quantity of point blankets and scarlet broadcloth for Indian annuities. Suggests that these articles be procured from military stores.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Poor Quality of Saltpeter in Military Stores
Upon discovery of poor quality of saltpeter in military stores, suggests its disposal.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Inquires about Business with William McLaws and a Verbal Contract
Makes reference to affidavits delivered by Mr. Laws with deserve consideration. Discusses matter of a verbal contract and the making of cartridge boxes. Suggests balance paid by Tench Francis …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Copy of Samuel Hodgdon's order to Robert McCormick.
Copy of Samuel Hodgdon's order to Robert McCormick regarding gun barrels.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Contracts with Edward Thompson
Describes the process of establishing a contract with Mr. Thompson.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Attempts to Settle Accounts as the War Office Closes in Philadelphia and Moves to Washington, D.C.
Purveyor's office reports receipt of money from War Department. War Office at Philadelphia is to close this day June 7th, 1800.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Articles requested by Samuel Hodgdon for various Forts
List of articles requested by Samuel Hodgdon for various Forts.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Addresses Issues and Supplies Needed during Transition of Office from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.
Requests sundry articles needed at Philadelphia before War Department opens at Washington.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Regarding accounts and contract for shoes
Explains accounts with enclosed blank receipt and discusses delivery of contracted shoes.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) -
Mr. Foxall's contract
Received Mr. Foxall's contract; will deliver accordingly.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
