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Reports Death of Mr. Kennedy and Problems with his Property
Reports disagreeable news of death of Mr. Kennedy at Baltimore. Reports trouble assessing his property.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Arrival of Boxes and Shipment to West Point
James Manning reports that boxes received and forwarded to West Point.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Annual Examination of Public Store and Damaged Leather
Has just commenced the annual examination of public stores. The leather has been too long neglected, but he will do what he can to brush the cartouche boxes, shoes, valises. Will also air out all the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Activity with Medicine, Powder, and Military Stores
Received boxes of medicine for the engineers and artillerists. Has delivered some to Col. Rochefontaine, and he will probably send orders for the remainder within a few days. Encloses return of round …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Activity at Armory; Requests Payment
Submits return of work for February. Reports employment of Adam Bowser at the armory. Bowser wonders about his engagement in Philadelphia. Requests that in the future, Hodgdon not send larger than 100 …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report on the frigate "United States"
Report on the state of the frigate "United States," now building in the port of Philadelphia. The frigate will likely be deployed to the Mediterranean to protect U.S. commerce against the hostile …
MSS #213Report on pay and discussion of raises since appointed
De Leyritz forwards an authentic piece as requested by Simmons in order to provide better intelligence of the matter of pay. He reminds that when called in by Major Rivardi he was to be paid $45 per …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report on Elections, Russia
Murray is addressing the current standings in an election; he goes on to discuss the character of society, and savage and refined nations. He also seems to allude to Russia, mentioning Peter and other …
James McHenry PapersReport on a Suspicious Person
St. Clair reports on the activities of a person suspected of disloyal activities in the West.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report of the House Committee on Fortifications
Letter, discusses House fortifications committee; mentions House of Representatives; mentions Congress.
Peck CollectionReport of Suspected Traitors
McHenry warns Wayne of the presence of three men (Thomas Powers, Victor de Collot and Joseph Warin) who intend to reconnoiter the United States' military position in the western country and encourage …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report of a commitee upon the plan of an improvement for a windless, presented by Americanus.
Document, report describes plan of a pull lever or windless.
APS ArchivesReport from Thomas Holt, New London Connecticut on blacksmiths and returns
Thomas Holt, writing from New London Connecticut, reports that John [Stiles?], a blacksmith, has abandoned him. Notes that he won't be missed. Forwards the balance of his claims. Forwards his returns; …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Remarks on Accounts and Charge
Peyton has left his vouchers with Ensign Thompson. He believes there may be some errors with Simmons' accounting. The bounty for recruits he and Thompson enlisted should be paid out of what Peyton …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Regulations for the Delivery of Supplies, Etc.
Among a number of other concerns, Rochefontaine suggests the adoption of regulations for the delivery of public stores to the officers recruiting or commanding at various posts. Stores should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Timber & Cannon for Frigates; Discussion of Politics
Letter, encloses statement of timber at Boston yard; discusses iron work for Frigate; discusses supply of live oak timber; mentions cannon for Frigates; mentions Thanksgiving; alludes to Republican …
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Ship Timber for Frigates, Especially New York Frigate
Letter, advises ship timber be kept at hand; discusses timber for New York frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Receipts for Money Paid to Transportation Contractor
Hodgdon encloses receipts for money paid to a now-deceased Mr. Dannaker, who had been contracted to transport items for the Army. The receipts are not included.
James Trimble Papers.Regarding pay in arrears, the costliness of recruiting, discrepencies in pay estimates
Happy new year. Soldiers in arrears of pay are few, comparatively speaking. Business of recruiting requires more money. Addresses the difference in calculations of pay between Simmons and Swan.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Regarding Marine Committee & Building of Frigates
Letter, asks for information regarding Marine committee; mentions Congress; alludes to raising Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Mail Delivery & New York Yellow Fever
Letter, discusses mail delivery; asks for information regarding yellow fever in New York.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Laws Governing Pay of Officers, with account details
Ingersoll requested information on the rules governing the pay of officers. Ingersoll disputed with accountant regarding how he was to be paid, hoped for a compromise.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Regarding Funds & Expenditures for Quartermaster & Other Army Departments
Further addresses the obtaining of funds and transportation required by the Army Quartermaster Department. Details why he has been unable to move on these issues without knowing more about the …
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