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Request for Two Mahogany balls
Knox requested two mahogany balls; one for a 24 pounder, one for a 32 pounder. Possibly as templates for cannon balls.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionRequest for Tools & Materials, Etc.
Ames complains at length about the fact that he has written Hodgdon often but has gotten very few replies. Captain Bryant has turned the armory over to him. He has 15-16 men working there and he has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Stoppages to Pay
Swan informed Hamtramck of his responsibility regarding monetary advances paid to officers. Hamtramck was unaware of his responsibility when he paid officers, and now requests a stoppage to their pay …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Pay of Soldiers to Avoid Desertion
Enclosed muster roll for November, requested pay as troops are in much need of the money and Sedam believed they might desert if pay is not received. He cited the fact that the "laboring men" receive …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Pay of Soldiers
Sent along muster rolls, but uncertain if his method and format for submission were correct as Frye never received blank rolls or instructions on how to submit the documents for approval. Requested …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for New Frigate Model to Allow for New Pattern Kentledge [Ballast]
Directs that another model of the frigate(s) to be built be sent to Commissioner of the Revenues Tench Coxe, to make allowance for a new pattern of kentledge [nautical scrap metal for ballast] for …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for Name of Unauthorized Collection of Monies
Long sought name of person who drew money due him so he may recover money owed him. William Fait previously authorized to draw money, but returned power to Long.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Money and Settlement of Accounts
John Heth encloses the contractors certificate to the War Department Accountant, along with a muster roll of recruits. Requests money and a settlement of accounts. Money is needed for taking …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for manpower calculations regarding cutting ship frames
Knox requests that Humphreys add to his calculations the number of men it would require to cut the frame of one of the vessels in Georgia in two months.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for List of Claims for Services Provided by Negroes in Rhode Island
Request for list of all the claims depending for the service of Negroes in the late Rhode Island line of the army;
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Information on Receipt of Vouchers
Freeman anxious to know about receipt of vouchers for militia transmitted by Freeman. Recounts information in previous letter with enclosures.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Information on Pay of Militia in Public Service
Before Wolcott would give his opinion on subject mentioned in March 17th letter from Howell he needed more info on what monies were paid to States for militias. Other question respecting Act of …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for infantry clothing, accoutrement, and a wagon to convey baggage for detachment
Requests that Hodgdon issue a suit of infantry clothing, stand of arms, accoutrement to a recruit enlisted by Ensign McClean. Also two drum carriages, and a wagon to convey baggage of detachment …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Discharge from Debts
Gorham requested to be discharged from debts and provided receipts and order from Capt. Cornelius Lyman to support his request. .
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for clothing and blankets
John Stagg, Chief Clerk of the War Department, requests that Samuel Hodgdon transport to New York twenty suits of clothing and blankets, for the use of Captain Alexander Thompson and his company of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Check Carried by Col. Fish for Balance Due Muster Roll
Requested answer on mistake in pay rolls that Sedam discovered and previously reported to Howell, but did not receive a reply. Sedam believed that his original letter must have been misdirected or …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for brass-mounted muskets
Biddle requests from Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, that the artillery have brass-mounted muskets in lieu of some other item which is illegible.
Samuel Hodgdon Papers, 1794Request for Back Pay
Houdin requests six month's back pay, at the rate of thirty dollars per month, as promised him by the Henry Knox as Secretary of War.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Answer
Request for answer to question on enclosed paper to be returned with document.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionRequest for Advance in Payment
PRIVATE(Freeman received word from Capt. Roberts that a soldier and relation of Howell left the country and more information on his well being was unknown.) Freeman requested an advance of salary be …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Accompanying Muster Rolls
Freeman noted he tried to follow the rules of the Comptroller to the best of his ability. Some regulations regarding muster rolls were impossible to adhere to in the present situation.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Reports On Insurrection; Requests Clothing and Rifles
Craig reports that the government has taken control over the Whiskey Rebellion. Insurrection leaders are retreating to Kentucky. They need clothing and rifles.
James Robertson PapersReport on the state of numerous accounts
Craig discusses the details of a number of accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
