Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
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Purchase of Sundries for the Factory at Tellico
According to instruction, requests $3500 to purchase sundries for the Factory at Tellico.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Purchase of items for Indian annuities
Purveyor's office finds it impractical to purchase sufficient quantity of point blankets and scarlet broadcloth for Indian annuities. Suggests that these articles be procured from military stores.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Poor Quality of Saltpeter in Military Stores
Upon discovery of poor quality of saltpeter in military stores, suggests its disposal.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Orders to suspend clothing for the Infantry, requests quantities needed
Secretary of War orders cutting of clothing suspended. Asks in what state is the quantity intended for artillerists and engineers.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Moving Government from Philadelphia to the District of Columbia
Author possibly Israel Whelan, who succeeded Tench Francis, has undertaken to supervise the removal of public property from Philadelphia to Washington. Secretary of Navy has recommended that William …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Memorandum Listing Purchases at the Military Store
Memorandum of Order for articles received from Samuel Hodgdon.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Letter from the Purveyor of Public Supplies
Letter from Israel Whelen, Purveyor of Public Supplies, to Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Inquires about Business with William McLaws and a Verbal Contract
Makes reference to affidavits delivered by Mr. Laws with deserve consideration. Discusses matter of a verbal contract and the making of cartridge boxes. Suggests balance paid by Tench Francis …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Explains Charged Accounts and Mismanagement
Claims to not have received pertinent information from his superiors as to how to handle accounts correctly. Explains the various accounts and charges--for example, he inadvertently charged the …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Delivery of Sulphur
Requests Delivery of 10 Tons of Sulphur to Israel Whelen, to be charged to Navy Department.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Delivery of Gun Barrels to Robert McCormick
Requests delivery of 50 gun barrels to Robert McCormick in order to enable him to complete contract for small arms.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Copy of Samuel Hodgdon's order to Robert McCormick.
Copy of Samuel Hodgdon's order to Robert McCormick regarding gun barrels.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Contracts with Edward Thompson
Describes the process of establishing a contract with Mr. Thompson.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Blankets for the Marine Corps
Requests 1102 blankets for the Marine Corps.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Attempts to Settle Accounts as the War Office Closes in Philadelphia and Moves to Washington, D.C.
Purveyor's office reports receipt of money from War Department. War Office at Philadelphia is to close this day June 7th, 1800.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Articles requested by Samuel Hodgdon for various Forts
List of articles requested by Samuel Hodgdon for various Forts.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Addresses Issues and Supplies Needed during Transition of Office from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.
Requests sundry articles needed at Philadelphia before War Department opens at Washington.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Reports on hospital accounts; request for cartouch boxes
Reports hospital stores delivered to Mr. Gillaspy and Mr. Strong. Discusses Mr. McLaws' manufacture of cartouch boxes. A considerable number of cartouch boxes are on hand. Mentions that letter books …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Regarding accounts and contract for shoes
Explains accounts with enclosed blank receipt and discusses delivery of contracted shoes.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Mr. Foxall's contract
Received Mr. Foxall's contract; will deliver accordingly.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Copper Impressions for Commissions
Sends 10 blank copper impressions for Commissions; will forward remainder.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
