Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
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Letter to the Secretary at War Regarding Sheds and Cost Saving
Pennock writes Knox to discuss the safety and arrangement of sheds. A Mr. Young, who holds the property of Mr. Morris, feels that adding chimneys to sheds would be dangerous. However, putting the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Workmen Regarding Lengthy Periods Without Pay
This letter, from armorers at New London, discusses problems caused by the fact that they do not receive pay when it becomes due. They are owed pay for several months, and lacking pay have to buy …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Services of Mr. Parker
When Butler was in Philadelphia earlier in the year Mr. Parker applied for pay due him for services to the public in the Quartermaster Department. Butler is seeking to ensure this end.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Return for Logs
Tingley writes Pickering to inform him that the oak and pine logs issued to the constructor have been sawed into planks and are ready for seasoning. Tingley also notes that he was not aware that the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Return for June and an Update on the Carriage Works
Bryant sent return for the month of June along with his vouchers and receipts to the War Office, and provides another report on the work being done by the carriage works. Discussed method and quality …
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Return for July and the Progress on the Gun Carriages
The letter encloses a return for ordnance and stores for July, and the vouchers for stores delivered. Bryant hoped the work on the 6 pound carriages would be finished but three blacksmiths and three …
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Return for August and Constructor Receipt for the Same Time
Enclosed with the letter is Quincy's return for August 1795 as well as James Hackett's receipt for articles delivered from July 31st to August 31st 1795.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Return and the Receipt of Colonel Hackett
Quincy is transmitting his return for June 1795. He cannot at this time send Colonel Hackett's receipt for the articles that were delivered to him, but when he returns from his business his receipt …
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Return and Receipt for Articles Delivered
The letter encloses a return for July 1795 and also a general receipt for articles delivered.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Requesting an Inspector for a Shipment of Shoes
Beach informs Pickering that a shipment of shoes is ready, and asks if Pickering would send an inspector.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Request for Pay
Ball asks Hodgdon to forward Ball's pay, as well as the pay of Colonel Henley if that has not already been done.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Repair of the Armorer's Shop
Bryant informs Hodgdon that he felt he could not take the carpenters and wheelwrights from carriage work because he would hinder the blacksmiths; Bryant expects he will be censured by Hodgdon and the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Recent Assumption of Duty as the Clerk of the Naval Yard
Tingley states to Pickering that he has not made any return as of yet because he was only recently appointed Clerk of the naval yard; most of the business that the position is tasked with was …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Receipt of Unexpected Items
Dayton notes in his letter to Hodgdon that in the hogshead of artillery clothing he received there were forty pairs of shoes that were not mentioned in the invoice.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Receipt and Return for James Hackett
Quincy notes his previous letter enclosed his return for June 1795. This letter contains the receipt and return of Colonel Hackett for articles delivered to him, which was discussed in the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Quincy's Return for May
Quincy encloses his return for May 1795, as well as James Hackett's constructor's receipt for sundries delivered to him by Quincy from December 20th 1794 to April 30th 1795. Quincy states he made an …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Purchase of Land
Bryant informs Hogdon he received a letter from the Secretary of War directing him to determine what quantity of land is necessary to maintain the public business in Springfield. He will write the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Progress of Howitzer Carriages, Pay for Workmen, and the Digging of Another Well
Bryant informs Hodgdon of the completion of almost all the six-pound howitzer carriages and requests additional money with which to pay the workmen. Bryant also reiterates the need for another well …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Payment and an Advance
Dayton sends Hodgdon a bill of exchange and duplicate for $1500 from a Mr. Ludlow. Dayton requests an advance of half this sum, and comments that he will enter into a contract if necessary that …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Monthly Return
Tingley informs Pickering that his letter contains the return for the month of April as well as the Constructor's receipt for what items Tingley has issued to him since Tingley assumed his office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Monthly Reports of the Secretary of War
Day is sending Hodgdon the monthly reports of the Secretary of War and informs Hodgdon that postage is avoided by sending these reports under cover to the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Missing Boxes
Beach tells Hodgdon that the man he entrusted with making boxes has apparently done a shoddy job, and Beach would prefer using casks. He wishes to send them to Hodgdon and hopes a use for them may be …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Location of Supplies, Charges, and Debt
Breed was provided with Hodgdon's letters of August 20th and informs Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores, of the shipment of a large quantity [units are unfamiliar] of lead on the sloop …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores Regarding Peter Davis' Request for Clothing
Bissell informs Hodgdon that Peter Davis, of the late artificers, requested clothing for which he possesses Hodgdon's signature. Bissell wishes Hodgdon's approval or denial of this request.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Horse Furnished During the Whiskey Rebellion
Evans asks Hodgdon about an account rendered by George Allen. This account concerns a horse furnished during the Whiskey Rebellion, and Evans asks if the horse has been paid for, assuming this is the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
