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Request for Method of Payment
Hale notified Simmons that Nicholas Smith deserted. Also requested information on what percentage of bounty should be paid to inlisted men in regards to the recently passed Act by Congress.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Instructions on Certifying Payroll
Mitchell forwards a muster roll and pay roll, and requests blank muster rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Inspection of Accounts
Freeman requested Simmons inspect amount handed to him by the Temporary Pay Master for expenses accrued at New York during the execution of a mission ordered by the Commanding Officer of West Point …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Information Regarding Payments
Acknowledges receipt of Simmons' letter of October 24 saying that her portion of her husband's pay will be given to her again. She wants to arrange to receive her portion every 3 months.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Information Regarding Dockyard Machine
Letter, asks for information re dock yard machine; discusses ship moulds.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Information Regarding Dismissal of Construction Agent
Letter, asks for information regarding Shore's dismissal.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Information on Dimensions of Iron Kentledge [Ballast]
Pickering asks that Humphreys inform him of the exact dimensions of the kentledge [scrap metal ballast] already received for use on the new frigates, that more may be contracted for.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for Information on Copy of Statement of Facts
Bond requests confirmation on the mailing of the Copy of Statement of Facts relative the the case on Capt. Home and detained officers.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Request for Information on Balance of Account of Soldier to be Discharged
Gibson requests the balance of pay and clothing for two soldiers who are leaving the service.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Further Pay as Naval Constructor
Hackett received an order for payment as a Naval contractor but has not received remittance. He is not sure where to apply for the money, and hopes that Coxe is the correct person to whom his request …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Explanation of Wayne Speech to Sachum Indians
Due to snow, Wayne believed the arrival of the Sachum Indians would be delayed to their rendez-vous with Williams. Wayne requested Williams fully explain the speech Wayne gave on the first of the …
Anthony Wayne PapersRequest for Estimate of Further Funds Needed to Complete Portsmouth, New Hampshire Fortifications
Describes the situation regarding the fortifications at Portsmouth. A little more work will complete them, but the soldiers in the area have been withdrawn; thus laborers must be hired. Asks Whipple …
Joseph & William Whipple PapersRequest for Documents to Secure Land for Virginia Troops
Previous request for documents required to obtain land for troops never answered, second request issued.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionRequest for Delineation of Duties as Indian Commissioner
Appears to be noting the particular information needed by an Indian commissioner to accomplish his duties; complains that he will not have time to wait for a reply from Pickering, as he must rush to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRequest for Advice on the Cutting of Planks for a Frigate [Chesapeake]
Requests Humphrey's opinion on the current building of the frigate at Norfolk [the Chesapeake], and the dimensions of the planks being cut for her construction.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for Accounts
Fitzpatrick to leave Philadelphia shortly, requested accounts from auditor and money that his is authorized to receive through power of attorney. Hopes to settle accounts. Enclosed power of attorney …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Reprimand of Captain Home
Punishment for Capt. Home's actions and current aggressions should not be postponed any longer. Any additional information regarding the subject of inquiry requested.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Report regarding the boarding of the French Ship Jumeaux
David Robinett, member of the party that borded the French ship "Jumeaux," gives his account of events. The bording party attempted to seize the vessel for violating U.S. neutrality.
Huntington MssReport on A. Hunn
Delivery of muster and pay roll by Adrian Hunn, with list of detachments included in rolls. Noted Hunn's role in militia that fought against "western insurrection" and service as paymaster and that …
James Robertson PapersReport of Recruits & Certificate in Favor of William Baden
"Enclosed is a report of the recruits at this rendezvous and a certficate in favor of William Baden. If consistent, I wish him to claim his wages agreeable to the certificate."
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Replying to Pickering's recommendation on the frequency of returns
Talbot says that, in response to a verbal observation Pickering made to him, he will now make out his returns to Pickering at the end of every fourth week instead of being done every week.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Replying to an inquiry as to the dimensions of shot and kentledge
Hodgdon answers Pickering's request for information regarding the dimensions and weight of shot and kentledge.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Replacing the Sum Advanced to Paul Perault
A sum will be advanced to Charles Brown, Collector at George Town, to replace the amount advanced by him to Paul Hyacinte Perualt, Engineer, for which a receipt will be reaquired.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Replacing defective powder
Pickering provides Hodgdon with a piece of General Wayne's letter informing him that the powder given to the army is defective and must be replaced. However, transporting new powder might not be …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.
