Samuel Dexter
234 documents
Requests Payment for Purchase of Swords, Sabres, Pistols
Requests payment for the purchase of swords, sabres, pistols, etc.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)Requests Payment for Foundries and Armories
Requests payment to the U.S. Treasurer on account of foundries and armories.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)Requests for list of warrants due to destruction of records by fire
Due to the destruction of the War Department papers by fire, this letter requests a list of all warrants issued for Virginia military bounty lands.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRequesting assistance from Attorney General
Requests assistance with procuring necessary acknowledgments and certificates to the papers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Request that Colonel Henley Forward Letter
Request to forward enclosed to Captain Lewis.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for repair and replacements
This letter requests the following: that copies be provided of the Treatise on Fortification, lost in the fire; that muskets be repaired; and that the lost colors of the 3rd Regiment be replaced.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Request for mathematical instruments
This letter requests that John Harris send "mathematical instruments" to John Newman for use in the War Office.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Request for Investigation of Verbal Contract for Buttons
Directs Whelen to investigate the authenticity of a claimed verbal contract with the previous purveyor, the late Tench Francis, for buttons, and to complete the contract if so verified.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Investigation of Powder Prices in Philadelphia
Anticipates need for powder at Pittsburgh; asks the purveyor (named as Israel Whelen on the envelope) to investigate powder prices in Philadelphia to compare with those around Pittsburgh.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for delivery to quarter master general
This letter from the Secretary at War directs Samuel Hodgdon to ship items indicated in an enclosed return to the Quartermaster General. The enclosed return is entitled as follows: "Return of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Request for Cooperation in Settling Contracts Made By Tench Francis
Letter, discusses contracts for gunlocks and cartouch box blocks. Directs Whelen to settle these and all contracts made by the previous purveyor, Tench Francis.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Replacement of the of Lost Colors of 3d Regiment
Dexter accedes to having lost colors of the 3d Regiment replaced agreeably to General Wilkinson's directions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Replacement for sunken boat
Dexter directs Jackson to procure a small boat for use on the Savannah River by Captain Robeson. It is to replace a sunken boat.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Remittance to Whelen
This letter informs Mr. Whelen that he will be paid for the purposes expressed in his previous letter to the Secretary at War, dated 11 November 1800.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Regarding supply of rations at Springfield armory
Dexter informs Byers and Dwight of a warrant issued to secure rations for the Armory at Springfield.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding Staff for Cadet School & Indian Commissioners for North Carolina Land Dispute
Discusses the appointment of teachers and engineering instructors for the planned artillery & engineer cadet school; observes that no native Americans have adequate engineering training, but that Mr. …
John Adams PapersRegarding payment of officers
Dexter directs the payment of officers for rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding payment of Major Johnson's detachment
Dexter informs Claiborne that Major Johnson's detachment of militia will have their claims settled by the accountant of the Treasury.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding pay and emoluments
This letter authorizes the Paymaster General to disburse the pay of Captain Campbell Smith to a designated representative, Captain Francis Huger.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Regarding pay and allowances
This letter informs Captain McCall that Captain Webb is entitled to compensation and Major Freeman is entitled to double rations.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Regarding Officer Recommendations & Appointments, & Warrant for Execution
Acknowledges receipt of officer recommendations, which he will review, assures Adams that the list of potential officers to be appointed to existing military vacancies, and encloses a warrant of …
John Adams PapersRegarding inefficient cannon
The Secretary at War directs Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Tousard to consult Captain Elliot regarding the serviceability of designated cannon. Mentions defects in the cannon as greater than those stated …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Regarding fortifications
Regarding fortifications. Discusses appropriations, suspension of work.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding Execution of Samuel Ewing & Suggestion of Insanity
Dexter acknowledges the receipt of Samuel Ewing's death warrant, but transmits the suggestion of Lt. Col. Hamtramck that Ewing's actions point to insanity. States that he will not act on the death …
John Adams Papers
