Timothy Pickering
544 documents
Specifications for Mediterranean Frigates
Orders to use Mr. Fox's calculations for the proper measurements of frigates.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionShipbuilding materials for Algerine frigate
Memo by the Secretary of State describing the materials needed for construction the frigate for the Dey of Algiers.
James McHenry PapersRespecting the Costs and Expenditures for Frigates
The total cost for one 44 gun and one 36 gun frigate is $365,520. Because money spent so far has been in conjunction with other projects, it is hard to say how much has been spent for those frigates. …
FO 5/13 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Request for Standardization of Dimensions for Masts, Yards, & Other Ships' Components
Discusses the masting of the frigates currently under construction, recommends that the building superintendent of each ship be allowed to judge for themselves the construction of the masts and yards. …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceReport of the House Committee on Fortifications
Letter, discusses House fortifications committee; mentions House of Representatives; mentions Congress.
Peck CollectionRefers to Treaty between New York and the Seven Nations
Laments lack of paper and wonders if it is some sort of power play between the chief and Mr. Lewis. Refers to final settlement as closely aligned with his own opinion. Refers to state of New York and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Referring to Statement of the Military Force Employed Against Insurgents
Settlement of pay due militia still in the process of being closed due to the departure of the men before receiving money due them for their service.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)Questions about Assigment of Colonel James and the Department of State
Refers to escort for Colonel James when he was sent by the President to Kentucky. Questions appointment of James, working with Simmons, between the State Department and the War Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Procuring Materials for Frigates
Specific types of wood mentioned for assembling frigates, request for Mr. Fox to procure goods.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionOutlines Transition to Treaty of Canandaigua Annuities Stipuatlions
Refers to impending Indian war and British war and treaty with the Six Nations and supplies furnished without regard to previous stipulations. Announces changes to stipulated annuities, known as the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Accounts for Indian Agent Israel Chapin
War Department accountant has requested information on accounts of Israel Chapin, deputy commissioner for Indian affairs for the Six Nations. Explains discrepancies in vouchers and accounts for Indian …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Order to Discharge Militia
Peace with Indians North West of the Ohio has made the employment of scouts and militia unnecessary, Pickering commands that they be discharged.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Managing Finances Difficult for Indian Agents
Letter, discusses difficulties Indian Agents have in accounting for funds; discusses gifts to Indian Chiefs.
Misc MSSLetter from the War Office dismissing Samuel Shore as clerk of ship yard at Norfolk
Pickering informs Shore that since the the building of the frigate at Norfolk has been delayed, he is not being continued as clerk. He is to return all articles and papers to Naval Agent William …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInvalid Pensioners from Virginia
Timothy Pickering, acting as Interim Secretary of War, encloses a list of invalid pensioners from the state of Virginia for September 1795 - March 1796 to John Hopkins, Virginia's Commissioner of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions about Construction of Frigate and Supplies
Responds to inquiries about frigate. Instructions about supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions about Cherokee Borders, Indian Agent, and Frigate-Building
Refers to communication with the President about the Cherokee boundaries according to the Treaty of Holston. Questions appointment of Indian agent. Agrees with Mr. Wolcott about building of frigate …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Indian Travel
Notification that Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians travel to Philadelphia, Pickering assumed it was to receive gifts from U.S. Government. Warned against unauthorized Indian travel.
James Robertson PapersExtract of a letter from the Secretary of State to the Secretary at War
Letter, describes complaints concerning Oneida blacksmith; advises dismissing blacksmith from Oneida.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionExplanation Letter
Mentions several letters to Howell and explanatory letters which were enclosed, but are no longer attached to letter.
Dreer CollectionDiscussions on Foreign Policy
Enclosed multiple documents from the President, the French Ministry, and Congress. Great affection for French expressed, foreign policy passed by Congress. Treaty with Great Britain relative to it …
General CollectionDiscussiof of Compensation for Isaac Craig for Various Duties
Major Isaac Craig, deputy quartermaster general in Pittsburgh, wishes to discuss his compensation at that post. He has also acted as Commissary of Military Stores and clothier for the upper posts and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
