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Fortification of Norfolk
Congress to vote on fortification of Norfolk, Knox believed they will vote to fund the construction. Rules outlined for ships of war to use U.S. ports.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFort Franklin Beseiged, Etc.
This is Denney's report from the western counties of Pennsylvania, particularly from Fort Pitt and Fort Franklin which he describes as being beseiged.
William Irvine PapersFinances and Destruction of Property
Charges of Hospital Department to be examined and paid, other regular finances discussed. Noted the destruction of officers property by insurgents and lack of support in obtaining the insurgents from …
James Robertson PapersExtract of Instructions to Bechet Rochefontaine, Temporary Engineer
Under direction of President George Washington, Rochefontaine is appointed engineer of New London, CT. He should go immediately to fortify these posts and harbors. Requests him to notify Governor …
Oliver Wolcott Sr. PapersExpressing relief that Congress is acting in the face of British depredations upon American ships
Crary expresses relief that Congress is taking action on account of the British depredations upon American shipping. Crary does not believe the British courts will be friendly or sympathetic, and …
Rhode Island CollectionExpress at the War Office
"Let the express be at the War Office 1/4 before 3 o'clock."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Explanation of Practices of Paymaster General
Impossible to follow instructions from comptroller due to state of troops and militia, however Freeman made it inadvisable to pay out any money without taking duplicate receipts. Duplicate copy of …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation of Omissions from Accounts
THe $226 received from Lieut. Wright who was in charge of the effects of Capt. Read (deceased) was by order of Lieut. Col. Hamtramck, commanding officer at Fort Wayne. Money believed to be for …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Expenses of the Embassy to the Cherokee Indians Defrayed
Duplicate receipts for the defrayed expenses of the Embassy to the Cherokee Indians enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Expenses
Enclosed invoice of goods that came to hand since last post. Noted mounting expenses of unpaid bills for hospital stores. Craig allocated money intended for Quartermaster's Department to pay …
James Robertson PapersExpenses
Cost of care of horse should be paid by Mr. Semple who did not travel with his animal but instead left it in the care of Capt. Sparks. Enclosed papers from O'Hara.
James Robertson PapersExpedition Against the Insurgents in the Western Country, Etc.
Among other matters, Slough assures Hodgdon that he has onlty charged the commons commission for his disbursements so he hopes a more liberal allowance will be provided.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expectations
[Mostly illegible] Dodge expects the other four soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Every Necessary Dispatch in My Power
Davis promises to make every necessary dispatch in his power to ensure that his wagons arrive promptly
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate for Monthly Subsistance
Request for estimate of month expense so officers may receive subsistence on first day of the month rather than the last day.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Establish Magazine and Arsenal in South Carolina
Proposed purchase of land to build arsenal and magazine. Requested Moultrie obtain the necessary permission from the state legislature.
Governor's MessagesError in Perkins Account
Perkins asserts that there has been an error in his account in which he has been charged for the repair of 100 guns.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Error in Paymaster Turner's Account
Paymaster Turner discusses an error in his account for which he has not yet had time to identity the source.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Erecting the Building for Making Molds
Knox writes that there should be no delay in erecting the building for making molds and it should be done after negotiating with the cheapest carpenters.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceEquipage for the Chickasaw Chiefs
[Partly illegible] Hodgdon is asked to pack up [?] to be transported to the Chickasaw Chiefs.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Recruits
Hodgdon should have forwarded for the recruiting service in New Brunswick New Jersey, addressed to Ensign James Richmond, a number of articles for the recruits. Articles are also needed in Norfolk …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Leitheiser & Sparks
Hodgdon is directed to send specified articles to Lt. Hartman Leitheiser's recruits in Reading and also to Capt. Richard Sparks in Carlisle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Captain Kersey
Hodgdon is asked to deliver to Capt. William Kersey a list of articles to include muskets; bayonets; bayonet belts; bayonet scabbards; cartridge boxes; cartridge box belts; screwdrivers; ball screws; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Capt. Sedam
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Capt. [Cornelius] Sedam, at Governors Island, a list of specified articles.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Entering Another Employment
Kimberly informs Hodgdon that since they have not been able to reach an agreement on his wages, Hodgdon should have no objection to his entering another employment. Given his low circumstances in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
