Samuel Dexter
234 documents
James O'Hara accounts
Dexter directs that O'Hara's accounts be closed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Injury to the Public of Arms Dispersal, Etc.
Dexter is concerned about the injury to which the public interest is exposed by arms being dispersed to places where no one is responsible for their safekeeping.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Respecting Discharged Storekeepers
Dexter wants to know if any of the storekeepers have been discharged due to the removal of their stores to places of general deposit. The closing of the estimate is retarded for the want of this …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Henley's employment
Dexter provides Henley a letter of recommendation for employment. May show Hodgdon this letter.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)George Wells' request for discharge
Dexter provides conditions under which George Wells can be discharged from service. Mr. Wells enlisted while underage. Dexter states that Wells must find a replacement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Fortifications of ports and harbors
The Secretary at War informs Captain Taylor that all operations pertaining to the fortification of ports and harbors must be halted because appropriations have been exhausted.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Fortification Expenditures for 1801
Samuel Dexter suggests a budget of 200,000 dollars for fortifications for 1801.
William Griswold Lane, #189Exploration of copper mines on Lake Superior
This letter directs the Commanding Officer to assist Mr. Cooper's exploration of the copper mines on Lake Superior. Cooper is introduced as the son of a Congressman from New York.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Expenses of Officers Detached on Special Duty
Officers attached on special duties, like that of a Judge Advocate, is justly entitled to full indemnity for his extra and necessary expenses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenditures on Fortification of Ports & Harbors
Simmons should furnish Dexter with a statement of the expenditures in account of the appropriations for the fortification of ports and harbors, designating the amount expended for each port.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenditures for fortification of ports and harbors
Dexter discusses the status of fortifications at port and harbors in the United States with Mr. Griswold.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Expenditures for fortification of ports and harbors
Dexter requests a statement of expenditures regarding fortifications at ports and harbors.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)
