Timothy Pickering
544 documents
Iron Eighteen Pound Shot to be Shipped on the Algerian Vessel
Harris is asked to deliver to Joshua Humphreys 1,988 iron eighteen pound shot now on board the sloop "Eliza" from New York. It is to be transferred to the Algerian vessel for shipment.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionHis Services Ought to be Procured at Almost Any Price
Pickering quotes a letter from General Washington arguing that, despite the inevitable opposition of General Pinckney, Hamilton should be given the office of Inspector General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersHamilton's Appointment as Inspector General
Pickering expresses his approval of Hamilton's appointment as Inspector General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersForwarding of Correspondence and News from France & Berlin
Pickering forwards correspondence from France, namely reports of the Directory's raising of the embargo on American shipping and the departure of General Pinckney for America. Remarks that the wife …
John Adams PapersClothing and Supplies for Marines on the Ship of War "Delaware"
Harris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Lieutenant McKnight for the Marines on board the ship of war "Delaware." If any of these articles are not in the store, it should be stated …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionChain of Command in the Provisional Army
General Washington has provided the names of the leading commanders in the Provisional Army with Hamilton, as Inspector General, the senior officer. The appointment of William S. Smith, the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCartridge Paper for the Ship of War "Delaware"
Harris is asked to deliver to Captain Decatur for the ship of war "Delaware" a sufficient quantity of cartridge paper for 100 nine pound and 200 six pound cartridges. These are in lieu of the 1000 …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionCalling You and General Knox Into Immediate Service
Pickering reaffirms his support of Hamilton's position as second in command of the Provisional Army despite the opinions of some that the post should by right have been offered to General Knox.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as Inspector General
Pickering discusses the implications of Hamilton being appointed Inspector General which would place him in a position senior to General PInckney.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSecretary of the State's Opinion Regarding Presidential Power Over Officers' Commissions, Relative to the Court Martial of Richard Hunt
Pickering submits his observations concerning the question of presidential power in officer's commissions and of the propriety of Sgt. Richard Hunt's court martial. Believes that an officer's …
John Adams PapersAllowance for Chief Clerk
Salary of chief clerk due to his experience, fidelity, and abilities as a translator.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Transporting Our Personal Effects to New York
Pickering has arranged for his and Pierce's personal effects to be transported on Anderson's sloop as soon as it is able to sail.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
