Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Launching of the Frigate "President"
Buchanan discusses the launching of the frigate "President" and encourages adoption by the Army and Navy of a new form of tourniquet.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Large Wood Screws for Heel Plates of Muskets, Etc.
$1600 in post notes on account of the Armory have been received. Williams is disappointed that he has not been able to procure large wood screws suitable for heel plates for muskets in either Boston …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lack of Respect from the Secretary of War
Major Craig laments to Samuel Hodgdon regarding the lack of respect shown to him by the Secretary at War. Craig mentions appealing to Congress to obtain settlement on his claims.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Labor Needed for Glass Manufacturing, Etc.
Major Craig forwards a return of ordinance stores and clothing to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also discusses plans to procure the tools and labor needed for glass manufacturing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Keeping the Muskets in a Perfect State of Repair
Williams hopes no other fate has befallen the money sent to him by way of Boston. He believes that the muskets, bayonets, ramrods, and springs received from Oxford should be put in a state of repair. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Journey Cannot Be Made while Snow is on the Ground
Alexander has received the letter from Mr. Parker with the ten military warrants for Mr. Cutter enclosed. If they had been received earlier, they would have been forwarded by post but the journey …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Joseph Miller is Not to be Regarded a Purveyor or Agent to a Purveyor
Conversation with Secretary of War confirms opinion stated to Simmons; that Miller not to be considered a purveyor or agent to a purveyor. Discusses Secretary of Navy, who made purchases by agent when …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)James Miller Quarter Master General regarding charges for compensation that may be highly excessive to certain individuals
James Miller, Quarter Master General assures William Simmons that no account has passed through his hands without consideration of the interests of the United States. Miller will comply with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Issues Related to Land Warrants
Major Craig discusses issues related to land warrants and the Secretary at War with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Issues Related to Armorers
Major Craig discusses issues related to armorers and the Secretary at War with Samuel Hodgdon. He commiserates with Hodgdon over the state of his application.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Irregularities in the Handling of Mail
The Postmaster at Springfield tells Williams that letters are now distributed by the post office at Stratford agreeable to the intentions of the Postmaster General. Of course, those routed to Boston …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Irregularities in Mail Delivery
Williams continues to worry about irregularities in mail delivery. He believes they are the fault of the post office in Philadelphia that places letters in the wrong bundles and gives them wrong …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Irregular Condition of My Accounts
$1100 in post notes on account of the Armory have been received. The irregular condition of Williams' accounts will be attended to and remedied.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions Before Disposing of Refuse Articles
Williams has disposed of scrap iron and refuse of barrels and bayonets and authorized their sale to the credit of the United States after having them appraised. In the future he wants Hodgdon's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructing Officers in the Taking of Distances & Altitudes, Etc.
Wilkinson tells Hodgdon not to bother purchasing glasses if he has not already done so. He needs surveying equipment to teach the officers how to measure distances. Discusses other purchases and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Injury to the Public of Arms Dispersal, Etc.
Dexter is concerned about the injury to which the public interest is exposed by arms being dispersed to places where no one is responsible for their safekeeping.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Respecting Discharged Storekeepers
Dexter wants to know if any of the storekeepers have been discharged due to the removal of their stores to places of general deposit. The closing of the estimate is retarded for the want of this …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Required by the Letter of April 7
In consulting with the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, McHenry finds that the information required in his letter of April 7 applies only to the years 1798 and 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Annuities
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the Indian annuities destined for Detriot have been shipped via Presque Isle while the annuities intended for the Choctaws and Chickasaws will descend the Ohio …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indemnification for Injuries to Property
Simmons claims that sundry injuries to his property have been sustained while such property was leased to the public. He maintains that he is owed indemnification for the listed damages.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inadequate Compensation
Major Craig complains to Samuel Hodgdon of not being compensated for acting as the commissary of miltary stores and clothing. Craig suggests that he intends to appeal to Congress for satisfaction.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Know Nothing of the Charges Against Me, Etc.
Six hundred dollars in post notes on account of the Armory have been received. Williams has received an invoice of articles from Oxford and has been busily engaged in examining, airing, and unpacking …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I hear several of the public offices are removed to Washington...
Mrs. Hodgdon reminds Samuel not to work too hard and to try and get some exercise. She chides him for visiting a friend and not extending his journey to her nearby village. She refers to the removal …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hospital Stores and Stationery to Captain Stille
Fleming did not receive an order to deliver hospital stores and stationery to Captain Stille but he concluded that it was not amiss to deliver some of Captain Ingersol's to Captain Stille. By the same …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Remarks
Remarks on the amount of payments made by Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, from 1 June to 30 September 1800.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
