Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
447 documents
Regarding Saltpeter for Gunpowder Manufacture
Informs Whelen that the 100 bags of saltpeter sent for refining into gunpowder were received, and that tests have been undertaken to see how much pure saltpeter may be gotten out of the unrefined …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Replacement of a Commission Plate
Refers to the replacement of a commission plate and a print struck from it.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Order of Hides to Be Used for Covering Ammunition
Informs Whelen that the hides in question are for covering ammunition, and gives specifications for such articles. A note, possibly by Whelen, is appended.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Hat & Button Orders; Items Requested for War Department Intendant's Office
Refers to orders of artillerists' hats and buttons; requests issue of a company book and two pen knives for use by the War Department Intendant's Office.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Proposal for furnishing knapsacks, bayonet belts, bayonet scabbards, gunslings
Procurement proposal for accoutrements -- knapsacks, bayonet belts & scabbards, and gunslings.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)No Advance Necessary for Fort McHenry
Refers to a previous letter from Linnard to Dearborn; states that "no advance for Fort McHenry need be made at present."
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Musket Barrels to Robert McCormick
Directs 100 musket barrels to Robert McCormick, crediting McCormick's account for muskets he has already delivered toward the original order made by the Secretary of the Treasury. Israel Whelen …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Investigation & Instructions in Matter of Inferior Saltpeter
Discussed inferior crude salt peter purchased; asked Whelen's opinion on whether it can be refined enough to be worthwhile.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Interim Purveyor; Accounting for Cloth for Making Uniforms
Informed Harris that the purveyor of military stores was ill, and that the interim purveyor should be respected accordingly. Directed issue of cloth to the interim purveyor, Jonathan Williams, who …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Instructions for Indian Presents
Indian nations mentioned to receive annuities from the United States include Wyandots, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas, Miamis, Patawatomies, Shawanees, Creeks, Chickasaws, Cherokees, Eel River, Weeas, …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)In Reference to Poor Salt Petre
Discussed the ongoing business of poor salt petre.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Estimate of Metal in Stock at the Harper's Ferry Armory
Estimate of stock of iron, steel, at Harpers Ferry. Valued at $7570.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Discussion of a Contractor's Continued Manufacture of Cartridge Boxes
Discusses the continued manufacture of leather cartouch boxes by a particular contractor.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Credit to Account of Lt. Col. Timothy Taylor
Hodgdon orders that the accompanying account of Colonel Taylor be paid.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Concerning Stores of Blankets
Notes receipt of Harris' letter of the same day. The blankets currently in stock are to be used to fill current and future orders.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Annuities for Indians of Indiana Territory
Informs Whelan of plans for annuities to Indians of Indiana Territory, and lists the planned presents.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Accounting & Payment for Tent Contractor Moyes and Tatem
Lists tents received from Moyes & Tatem, priced by line item. John Harris confirms receipt of the same, Samuel Hodgdon directs that Moyes & Tatem be paid, and the pair acknowledges receipt of their …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Account of Lt. Col. Timothy Taylor Regarding Purchase of Cockades
Taylor's account for for funds spent on cockades for his men. Taylor includes a copy of a circular letter sent by Hamilton regarding cockades in 1799, as well as the individual vouchers for cockade …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Liver Oil & Drum Heads
Directs purchase of liver oil for preserving shoes, and drum heads for the Army.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Circumventing Quartermaster General to Pay for Necessary Work
Refers to an enclosed set of instructions which details works to be performed for the public service. Hodgdon appears to be saying that normal procedure would dictate submitting the proposed work to …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
