Timothy Pickering Papers
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Reports on treaty efforts at Sandusky; events in France
Reports that interpreter Jasper Parrish arrived with letter. Reports on travels, mentioning Fort Erie, Sandusky. Indians assembled at rapids of Miami of the Lake. Communication by post to Niagara not …
Timothy Pickering PapersWork Related to Casting Cannon
Mr. DaCosta wants some work done on casting cannon. He will see if the board designed for mounting prepared by Mr. Finney can be altered to suit his purpose.
Timothy Pickering PapersUse in the Fortifications and On Shipboaard
Pickering expresses his disappointment that Mr. Francis declined receiving the ash [?] which could have been used in the fortifications as well as on ship board for working the great guns. He is …
Timothy Pickering PapersTwo Plated Board for Brown & Francis
The Secretary of War reminds Mr. Hodgdon of the two-plated board to be sent to Brown & Francis at Providence and requests him to send to the War Office his gauges for 24 and 32-pound shot.
Timothy Pickering PapersTransporting Military Stores to Shepherdstown
Enclosed is a return of military stores located at Frederickstown, Maryland that should be transported to Shepherdstown so that the expense of keeping them there does not exceed their value.
Timothy Pickering PapersTransportation of Clothing and Arms
Pickering notes that the clothing may be sent to New York from which place vessels frequently sail to Wilmington. The arms may be sent down the river to Reedy Island where they will be loaded on a …
Timothy Pickering PapersTents for the Corps of Artillery
Since the barracks at West Point are not suitable for the reception of the 400 men of the Corps of Artillery, Pickering directs Hodgdon to provide a sufficient number of tents including horseman's …
Timothy Pickering PapersSupplies for the Corps of Artillerists
Captain Mitchell will take the papers that state the objects of supplies from Major Tousard to Mr. Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores. Hodgdon knows what has previously been supplied to …
Timothy Pickering PapersStand of Arms & Equipment for Fifty Horsemen
Five hundred stand of arms and equipments for fify horsemen should be packed up and put in perfect readiness. Even though they may not yet be removed, they still should be ready.
Timothy Pickering PapersShot Deposited at Elizabethtown
The enclosed shows that there are a few tons of shot at Elizabethtown. Pickering presumes that Mr. Faesch will send Mr. Smith there on his return from Philadelphia.
Timothy Pickering PapersShipment to Colonel Hughes' Furnace
Mr. DaCosta has informed Pickering that the [?] have been wrought for the frigate 24-pound cannon at Cecil furnace. They should be packed in a box and sent on the stage to the Charleston office …
Timothy Pickering PapersSaltpeter for the Secretary of the Treasury
The enclosed order for salt peter is to be issued from the public store and is given at the request of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Timothy Pickering PapersRifle Powder for the Indians
It will be best to have the 2500 pounds of damaged powder now in the store made over again. As much as possible, the very best rifle powder should be available for presents or trade with the Indians.
Timothy Pickering PapersRequested Furlough for Captain Dale
Pickering requests a furlough for Captain Dale with the understanding that Dale will return from China in time to take command of his frigate. Captain Barry and Captain Truxton are engaged to provide …
Timothy Pickering PapersRegret at the Delay in Sailing
Captain Sedam has indicated that the second brig will not be ready to sail for several days. Pickering considers Sedam a dull sailor and wonders why, if there is a liklihood of delay, the first brig …
Timothy Pickering PapersRecruiting and Enlisting Soldiers, Etc.
Pickering discusses recruiting and reelnisting soldiers and mentions the conduct of Indian agents and Wayne's Campaign.
Timothy Pickering PapersPaying the Armorers at New London
The armorers at New London are, by contract, to be paid in Philadelphia. Hodgdon must know to whom such payments are to be paid and should avoid a longer violation of the public obligation. Care …
Timothy Pickering PapersPapers and Money for Kirkpatrick
Pickering wants the papers for Kirkpatrick to be included in today's post to Pittsburgh. The $2000 for him should also be sent.
Timothy Pickering PapersOrdnance for Mud Island
Pickering asks Hodgdon to deliver to James Gamble for the use of the garrison at Mud Island the following: half a barrel of cannon powder, fifty tubes filled and forty empty cartridges for …
Timothy Pickering PapersNavigation of Lake Erie
Information provided by a British sailor on navigating Lake Erie.
Timothy Pickering PapersMuskets for the Artillery, Etc.
Hodgdon has requested a sample of muskets for the artillery that might be assembled from the materials on hand. Pickering desires the Purveyor to to see whether he can substitute the 800 stand needed …
Timothy Pickering PapersModel of an Auger
Pickering asks Hodgdon to direct Mr. Dransy to locate a proper workshop to make the model of an auger with cutters for boring cannon.
Timothy Pickering PapersMilitary Stores Supplied by Maryland
Enclosed is Governor Stone's letter with a return of the military stores supplied by the State of Maryland for the expedition against the insurgents. Included is an account showing the prices for the …
Timothy Pickering PapersMain Order of the Army
Kirkpatrick's order requesting stores for the Army should be sent.
Timothy Pickering PapersList of Ordnance
This is a note from Colonel Pickering in which he lists sundry types of ordnance.
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