Timothy Pickering Papers
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Large Amount of Shot and Iron
Pickering discusses a large quantity of shot and iron.
Timothy Pickering PapersIron Wanted at Springfield
As soon as Hodgdon has ordered the iron wanted at Springfield, he should send it to Mr. Francis informing him of the necessity of making the purchase today.
Timothy Pickering PapersIron for the Armory at Springfield
Mr. Ames of the Springfield Armory presses for a few tons of iron for gun barrels of certain dimensions. Ames says that about half of the iron sent him earlier was too short so it was useless. …
Timothy Pickering PapersInstructions for Kirkpatrick
Pickering requests instructions for Kirkpatrick.
Timothy Pickering PapersHauling of the Residue
The hauling of the residue may be postponed. Mr. Humphreys will take them to his shed at the ship yard and have them dressed by his hands on rainy days. If dressed, they have to be stored.
Timothy Pickering PapersGoods for the Chickasaws and Choctaws
Nothing remains to be procured for the Chickasaws and Choctaws except some steel to accompany the blacksmith and some gunsmith tools. Pickering will write Colonel Carrington to ask him to procure the …
Timothy Pickering PapersGoods for the Chickasaws
It appears that the Chickasaw goods should have arrived in time for Mr. Foster to take with him if Ricard the wagoner had done his duty. Enclosed is a list of articles delivered from the stores at …
Timothy Pickering PapersFurlough Granted to Captain Dale
Pickering informs Captain Dale that the President has granted him a furlough so long as Dale returns from China in time to take command of his frigate.
Timothy Pickering PapersFinding an Inspector
Pickering wants an Inspector to assess the newly arrived 24-pounder so as avoid the embarassment caused by the previous method.
Timothy Pickering PapersExportation of Military Stores
Enclosed is the permit which authorizes the exportation of military stores on the same vessel in which Colonel Humphreys is about to embark.
Timothy Pickering PapersExpenses of the Springfield Armory, Etc.
The amount of Thomas Holt's estimate should be paid to Mr. Perkins. Hodgdon should send the estimate of the amount wanted at the Springfield Armory along with the documents upon which that estimate …
Timothy Pickering PapersDesign of Iron Trucks
Pickering wants to know for what carriages were the iron trucks provided? Were they designed for sea coast as well as other gun carriages?
Timothy Pickering PapersDeliver the Articles to Mr. Humphreys
The articles to be issued from the public stores for the frigate building at Philadelphia are so numerous that it will cause inconvenience and a loss of time for the Constructor to apply to the War …
Timothy Pickering PapersDelay in Transporting Military Stores
The military stores ordered to the shipyard by Captain Thompson were not sent because the revenue cutter did not arrive from Charleston. They were ordered again and the order should have been sent to …
Timothy Pickering PapersCopper Arriving from Liverpool
Mr. Delaney has notified Pickering that the copper arriving from Liverpool should arrive soon so Hodgdon's store should be ready to receive it.
Timothy Pickering PapersCollecting and Repairing Arms for the Militia
Major Langham is making demands on Hodgdon for money to finance the collecting and repairing of arms used by the Militia of Virginia when called out. Based on his experience with Colonel Carrington of …
Timothy Pickering PapersCannon Searcher to Providence
The cannon searcher should be sent to Brown & Francis at Providence on a vessel bound for that place or for Providence. If neither is available, it can be transported via New York on a packet. It …
Timothy Pickering PapersCannon Delivered to the Military Stores
Pickering has been informed of the cannon being delivered to the military stores of the United States where they will be deposited with the Commanding Officer.
Timothy Pickering PapersArticles for West Point
The articles on the enclosed list should be packed up and transported to West Point. Hodgdon is asked to make a return of the articles not in the store so that they can be purchased by the Purveyor.
Timothy Pickering PapersArticles Bound for Charleston
Pickering directs Hodgdon to to pack up and transport to Charleston, South Carolina the listed articles. They should be addressed to Governor Arnoldus Vanderhorst and shipped on the first vessel bound …
Timothy Pickering PapersArmiing the Corps of Artillery
With the idea of arming the Corps of Artillery with guns of the French model, Pickering has decided to use the existing barrels and locks with bayonets adapted for the purpose. Mr. Nicholson should …
Timothy Pickering PapersAdequate Provisions for the Troops
Pickering wants to know how many days provisions would ensure a supply against common incidents. He believes that a further provison of a month's rations for the troops should be made after their …
Timothy Pickering PapersAdapting Carriages of Ammunition, Etc.
Pickering lists a number of items and wonders whether they can be obtained and received at West Point by early April. The carriages of the wagons should be adapted to the kind of ammunition they will …
Timothy Pickering PapersRapacious Nature of the Indians
Sevier discusses his experiences with the tribes on the southwestern frontier. He stresses that though the settlers are not always blameless respecting the confrontations between them and the Indians, …
Timothy Pickering PapersArms, Clothing, and Cartridges Found in Boston
Captain Frederick Frye has observed that a quantity of soldiers' clothing, some arms, and a box of musket cartridges have been left in Boston. McHenry wants them put on board a vessel bound for …
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