Tench Coxe

204 documents

Regarding the laws of trade in the several states
09/13/1786 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Coxe discusses dissimilar trade regulations and thinks that none should be adopted that might militate against the fundamental and essential principles of the Union.
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Regarding Dissimilar Commercial Regulations
09/16/1786 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Coxe, a Commissioner for Pennsylvania, asks the Maryland Commissioners to pass on a message to their state Legislature. Coxe states that though difference of circumstances has led to dissimilar trade …
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Regarding land purchases; geographical information; the imminent death of the King of Great Britain
01/26/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses land purchases in New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania from Indians and reports on the imminent death of the King of Great Britain from a dropsical disease. Suggests that a change of …
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On the surveying of ceded properties in New York; application to the government of Canada to make necessary astonomical observations
02/01/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Since there is no congress, Coxe suggests that Mifflin apply to the Secretary for Foreign Affairs [John Jay] to ask permission of Government of Canada to enter and make necessary astronomical …
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[COPY] Report on the Petition of Stephen Moore
06/03/1790 Copy of Signed Document
Refers to a petition by congressman Stephen Moore of North Carolina referred to Secretary of Treasury regarding land at West Point New York, where Moore owns some property. Cites the strategic value …
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Forty Six Drafts Received by the Secretary of the Treasury
09/09/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Coxe informs Lincoln that the Secretary of the Treasury received forty-six paid drafts which amount in total to $40,650.
Robert Goodloe Harper
Assessing the Claim of the Secretary at War
06/27/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Attorney General must make the determination as to whether the current claim of the Secretary of War is to be considered under the Act making alterations in the Treasury and War Department. Should …
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Request for Information on Bar Iron
03/06/1793 Autograph Letter Signed
Cover letter regarding: Fear of all bar iron being used for ship ballast, Christie requests amount needed by the United States so it can be purchased before supplies are depleted.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)
Land as Compensation, Etc.
11/09/1793 Autograph Letter Signed
[Mostly illegible] Out of the first 1000 acres, 550 acres should be given to a schoolmaster and 50 acres to missionaries [?] of the gospel.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Will Provide Dimensions of Spars for the Treasury
06/25/1794 Letterbook
Complies with the request from the Secretary of War for dimensions of spars transported to the Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Whiskey for the military
12/13/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue writes that it may be possible that inconveniences arise from the want of information concerning the purchases of whiskey in Pennsylvania, for the military supply of …
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Whiskey for the military
08/05/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue believes that the state of things in the western counties of Pennsylvania (due to the Whiskey Rebellion), raises doubts about whether it is practicable to procure in …
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Whiskey for the army
08/08/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue states that in light of the Whiskey Rebellion, there is now little probability that the military may obtain a timely supply for 1795 of whiskey lawfully distilled in …
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Warrant on account of whiskey purchased
07/03/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that a warrant for $500 be issued in favor of John Mease on account of whiskey purchased for the military supply.
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Warrant on account of whiskey purchased
07/01/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that a warrant be issued in favor of John Mease as agent for Thomas Marshall, on account of whiskey purchased for the military supply. Coxe encloses Tench …
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Warrant for naval agents
12/11/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that a warrant may be issued in favor of Francis Gurney and Daniel Smith - naval agents in Philadelphia in charge of building frigates - for the sum of $5,100.
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Vessels for transporting timber
10/22/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue informs Hamilton that he has contracted for a number of vessels for the timber for the frigates in the Middle and Southern states.
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Unreliable supplies of gun powder
07/08/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue informs Secretary Hamilton that little reliance is to be placed upon a cheap or certain supply of gun powder within the United States. Coxe was unable to procure a …
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Transmission of Patterns for Supplies
05/02/1794 Letterbook
Requests transmission of standard patterns for muskets, bayonets, rifles, pistols, and other supplies. Refers to expense of gunpowder storage. The Secretary of the Treasury requests a description of …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Supplying the Maryland militia
11/27/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that a remittance of $7-8000 be made to George Gale, Supervisor of Maryland, for the purpose of supplying the Maryland division of the militia with provisions …
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Supply of whiskey for 1795
10/15/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of Revenue writes that it is "extremely probable" that the supply of whiskey for 1795 will require Secretary Hamilton's attention at Pittsburg. 75,000 rations are required this day by …
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Supply of rations and clothing
07/21/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that he be informed of what measures have been taken for the supply of the recruits and troops at places other than those which are included in the general …
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Supply of large anchors
12/08/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue states that contracts for the large anchors cannot be made in the United States upon terms more favorable than 13 cents, whereas an importation of them from England can …
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Supplies of whiskey
12/31/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that the Treasury take the necessary measures for the reception of the whiskey for 1795 at Fort Washington and Pittsburgh.
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Supplies of gun powder and salt petre
12/09/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue encloses a copy of a letter from Tench Francis, relative to the purchase of ingredients for gun powder, or gun powder itself. Adds that the only parcel of salt petre …
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