Timothy Pickering
544 documents
Late Depredations on American Commerce
Pickering laments deteriorating relations with France whose privateers continue to capture American vessels despite American declarations of neutrality.
Robert Oliver PapersJohn Caldwell's Application for the Office of Treasurer of the Mint
Pickering assesses the qualifications of John Caldwell for the office of Tresurer of the Mint. His application is complicated by the fact that he is McHenry's brother-in-law and Pickering wonders if …
Robert Oliver PapersIllegal settlement on the western frontier
Pickering informs McHenry about a letter he received from Kentucky on a possible forced settlement at the Muscle Shoals. 1000 men were said to be ready to proceed, but Pickering firmly believes that …
James McHenry PapersFrench attitudes toward Americans during the Quasi-War
Secretary of State Timothy Pickering expresses regret to Secretary of War James McHenry that his letter was prematurely published by the Pittsburgh newspaper. Pickering then reports that a source …
James McHenry PapersAssessments of the Character of Rivardi, Rochefontaine, and Tousard
Pickering shares his confidential opinions of several officers, including Major Rivardi, Colonel Rochefontaine, and Major Tousard.
Robert Oliver PapersYour Superior Genius & Talents
Pickering affirms his unqualified support for Hamilton's appointment as second in command of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSupport for Hamilton's Appointment
In some detail, Pickering expresses his support for Hamilton in the ongoing controversy over Hamilton's being appointed Inspector General over Generals Knox and Pinckney.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSuits of Infantry Clothing
Harris is to deliver four sergeant and forty six private suits of infantry for transportation to Staunton, Virginia.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Stationery to be Procured for Winthrop Sargent
Memorandum of stationery to be procured for Winthrop Sargent, Governor of the Mississippi Territory, for the use of that government. (Lists the sundry types of stationery required and the amount …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shot for the Algerian Brig and Schooners
Harris is authorized to deliver to the order of the Secretary of State nine-pound round, eighteen-pound round, six-pound bar, nine-pound bar, twelve-pound bar, and eighteen-pound bar shot to be …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSettling the Relative Rank of the Three Major Generals
General Washington has agreed to accept his commission as Commander in Chief so long as Alexander Hamilton is appointed Inspector General and Charles C. Pinckney and Henry Knox appointed as the other …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Request for Temporary Issue of Arms & Accoutrements
Directs temporary issue of 350 stand of arms & accoutrements.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Issue of Weapons & Tools to a Grenadier Company
Directs issue of muskets, cartridge boxes, and tools for a grenadier company.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Issue of Theodolite to Baltimore
Directs issue of currently held theodolite [surveying tool] to Baltimore.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Issue of Banners for a Warship
Directs issue of a "French jack, ensign, and pendant [pennant?]" for a warship, perhaps a U.S. privateer.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Issue of a 24-Pounder Elevating Screw
Directs issue of an elevating screw for a gun carriage being repaired.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Advancement of Funds to Pay Recruits for USS Constitution
Asks Fitzgerald to advance $700 to a naval officer of the USS Constitution to provide for the enlistment of seamen and Marines for that ship, that it may put to sea as soon as possible. Promises …
John Fitzgerald Papers, Mmc80002812/Regarding pay of seamen and Marines aboard frigate Constellation
In the absence of the Secretary at War, James McHenry the President has charged Timothy Pickering with interim duties. Accordingly, Pickering writes to John Fitzgerald. Colonel John Fitzgerald is …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReceipt for Ordinance of the Algerian Brig and Two Schooners
Acknowledges receipt of round shot and bar shot for six pounders, nine pounders, twelve pounders, and eighteen pounders, agreeable to an order from the War Office, for the use of the Algerian brig and …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionOrder for Two Sets of Signal Colors and Pendants
Pickering, on behalf of the Secretary of War, requests two complete sets of signal colors and pendants be delivered to Samuel Hodgdon.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)List of Materials for Artillerists
Order to deliver supplies and clothing to artillerists c/o Samuel Hodgdon.
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