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Report on accounts; duties as Muster Master, and lack of free time due to work
Discusses accounts and pay as a muster master. Laments how busy he is; cannot devote a day in a month to private business. Mentions muster rolls and procedures. Indians have done a good deal of …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Repairing the Rotten Armory, Etc.
Among many concerns, Ames complains that he has had no response to his letters from Hodgdon. Captain Bryant has turned over the armory at Springfield to him and he has made the necessary repairs so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rent of House Stores
Steinmetz had already inquired about the future rent of house stores in Hodgdon's possession but has not received an answer. Therefore, he takes it for granted that Hodgdon has no objection to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Removal of Arms from Ships
Discussion of arms and violation of U.S. neutrality.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRelations with hostile Indians
Summary of hostile Cherokee and Chicamagua tribe actions and designs along the Tennessee River. Relations with United States and various tribes. Notes that Congress would be in session and discussed …
Governor's MessagesRegimental Returns, Etc.
The regimental returns show that there are 504 non-commissioned officers, privates, and officers at Trenton including 178 in the artillery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding the Affairs of the U.S. Government & of Europe, with Expectation of War with England or France
Reports on the status and health of friends and family in the East, and on the status of Burbeck's ticket in the Washington Lottery. Mentions a meeting with an officer who gave Stagg an account of …
John Stagg PapersRegarding sale of Virginia warrants
Discusses various financial issues and the sale of Virginia warrants.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding purchase of final settlements
Discusses various financial matters and the purchase of final settlements.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Accumulated Expense by the Retail Purchase of Medicines
Regarding accumulated expense by the retail purchase of medicines, where no provision is made. Has consulted with Doctor Balfour and Messrs Jackson and Smith, and has made out an invoice containing …
James Robertson PapersRefusal to Advance Money
Treasury will not advance money for services of militia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersReferences Publication of Jay's Notes and Impending Congressional Elections
Refers to publication of John Jay's notes and the preference to remain silent for the Secretary of State. Refers to Congressional elections and the need for a majority in the Senate.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Rectifying a deficiency in the amount of equipment issued to the militia
Hamilton is notifying Hodgdon that the militia at Fort Cumberland and Carlyle are lacking sufficient items such as knapsacks, shoes, blankets, and musket balls. He is requesting that enough of these …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.Recruitment difficulties
Cornelius Sedam laments the difficulty of recruiting when the men do not receive their pay. In a subsequent memo, accountant Howell says the recruits were paid and would have been paid on time if …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Recount of Pay Due Captain Sedam
Captain Sedam laments the lack of timely pay as a great detriment to the recruiting service. On the reverse side is a memo by Howell disputing Sedam's claims. He notes that it is notorious in the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Recommends Alexander Murray to Command a Frigate
Hindman is a friend of Captain Alexander Murray and recommends him as fit and proper for the command of one of the frigates about to be constructed. He is fully qualified and Hindman would be greatly …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Alexander Murray to Command a Frigate
William Murray discusses the merits of Captain Alexander Murray as the potential commander of a frigate. He does not know a more amiable or honorable private choice. Captain Murray is a brave man, …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Alexander Murray for a Command in the Navy
Stone recommends Captain Alexander Murray for a command in the Navy. Murray served as a captain under Stone's command and distinquished himself as a brave and active officer of exceptional character …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Alexander Murray as Commander of a Frigate
Fitzsimmons recommends Captain Alexander Murray as one of the officers to command one of the new Contintental Frigates. Since he was born in Maryland, Murray is a native of the U.S. with reputable …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommending Mr. Roberts
Servoss recommends his friend Michael Roberts who has purchased the stores at Lamberton from Mr. Milnor. He also has a large vessel that transports goods from Trenton to Lamberton so if Hodgdon has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendations on the Use of Horses & Riders
Slough furnishes detailed recommendations as to how to provide the fastest transportation between Philadelphia, Carlisle, Lancaster and other locations. The same number of horses and riders should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of Mr. Barbier
Hopes for the appointment of Mr. Barbier, includes supporting evidence of his good character.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Recommendation of Captain Samuel Barron
Myers recommends Captain Samuel Barron for appointment as Captain Dale's first lieutenant of the frigate being built.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
