Samuel Dexter
234 documents
Regarding Doctor Foster Swift accounts
The Secretary of War discusses the status of accounts with Dr. Swift.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding discharge of Sergeant
Agrees to discharge of a Sergeant in company of Artillerists and Engineers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding Declined Advance
Dexter explains why he denied Stevens a monetary advance. Copies he sent were not satisfactory.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding contracts for sale of sulphur
Dexter refers to the sale of sulphur. Mentions obtaining correct information on the quantity on hand in the public stores. Says there is so much now in the present circumstances that it is unnecessary …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding contracts and settlement
Makes reference to substantiating charges; certified copies of contract; and settlement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding contract for supply and issue of rations
Dexter forwards the bond for fulfillment of contract for the supply and issue of rations in the Northwestern District to Thomson for signature.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding contract dispute
Dexter discusses a contract dispute pertaining to coal provided for use at Springfield Armory. Notes that he is surprised that he should have to decide on a subject to which Williams and Ames the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding contract dispute
Dexter discusses a contract dispute pertaining to coal provided for use at Springfield Armory.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding contract
Makes reference to contract in South Carolina for ensuing year.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding communication with Doctor Stevens
Says there is no communication between the department and Doctor Stevens.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding claim for an equivalent of rations
Dexter discusses Ames' request to Colonel Williams.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding appropriations of funds
Dexter express his desire for an expeditious appropriation of funds.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding Advances for Pistol Contract
Dexter discusses pistol account with North. Authorizes advances.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding accounts
Dexter notifies Stevens that he has issued a warrant in his favor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Refers to Samuel Hodgdon in Philadelphia
Refers to Samuel Hodgdon in Philadelphia. Mentions Castle Island in Boston and the date October 1790.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)Records Lost Due to Fire; Request List of Invalids
Reports destruction of all paper files by fire. Requests an official list of invalids from the last half of the year.
Albert H. Hoyt PapersRecords consumed by fire
This letter informs Whelen that (on Saturday evening last) of the fire that destroyed the War Department. Dexter asks Whelen to find replacements for items lost in the fire.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Rations for troops in Virginia
Refers to contract for supplying troops in Virginia. It was lodged in the War Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Rations for troops in North Carolina
Dexter makes inquiry regarding actions taken under a contract to supply rations to the troops in North Carolina. Mentions fire at the war department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Purchase articles called for by Superintendent of Military Stores
This letter authorizes Whelen to purchase the articles identified by Samuel Hodgdon. The letter identifies General Stevens, Archibald Crary, and Jonathan Jackson as War Department Agents in New York, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Proving of cannon at Cecil Furnace
This letter directs Lieutenant Colonel Tousard to proceed to Cecil Furnace to prove (test fire) 85 newly cast cannon.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Proving of cannon
Dexter solicits McHenry's recollection regarding the procurement of cannon for the frigate United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Proposal for Plan of Instruction for Artillery & Engineer Cadets
Submits a plan for the instruction of artillerists and engineers under the current laws. The law dictates 2 cadets per artillery company, or 64 in all, and 4 teachers & 2 engineers for instruction, …
John Adams PapersPowder for Colonel Tousard
Colonel Tousard, Inspector of Artillery, must be furnished with the quantities of powder he will need to prove a number of cannon manufactured by Lane and Salter and others under contract with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
