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Regarding Frigate Timber & Frigate for Dey of Algiers
Letter, discusses timber for Frigates; discusses shipping timber to Boston; mentions Frigate for Dey of Algiers.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Frigate Construction (4)
Letter, discusses composition work for Frigate; recommends Revere.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Claim of Samuel Hull for Pension
Forwards a letter regarding the claim of Samuel Hull, former soldier, whose application for a pension has apparently been suspended. Dayton asks to be informed what is needed to complete the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Cessation of Frigate Building at Gosport
Discusses the proposed cessation in the building of the frigate at Gosport Navy Yard.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding an Election
Murray writes of the election results for members of Congress, and fears what will happen if the next President is not a Federalist.
James McHenry PapersRegarding Additional Transport for Quartermaster Stores & Indian Goods
Wilkins has been directed to request additional transport for quartermaster stores and Indian goods, including corn. Mentions raising money in Kentucky.
John Wilkins LetterbookRegarding Account of Mr. Greaton
Mrs. Greaton follows up on her correspondence with William Simmons, trying to secure herself a regularly paid portion of her husband's pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Regarding a House Report on Naval Armaments and the Treaty with Algiers
Fox writes that the House of Representatives wrote a report stating it thought only two frigates were necessary. Also, Fox notes that the demands of the Algerian Dey are so exorbitant that building …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Refusal of Soldiers to Sign for Money
Soldiers would not sign for bounty due them until they received payment, issues with death of Sergeant before he received payment.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Refers to Talks with Cherokees
Refers to a talk to the Cherokees and management of Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to National and State Constitutions and Delegations to the Governor
Speaks of delegate to Governor. Requests information. Refers to national and state constitutions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Cooperation and Mistreatment of County and Government Affairs
Refers to cooperation and mistreatment of county affairs and French allies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recount of Letter Containing Muster and Pay Rolls
Craig sent letter to Simmons that contained muster and pay rolls of Capt. Bissell, Capt. Crawford, and Ensign McClary and Martin. Accounts and receipts to be transmitted from the accountant of the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Record of Enlistments and Information on Oliver Thornton
Morris received the money Simmons sent. He sends receipts for the bounty for enlisting two more recruits and the deposition of Oliver Thornton.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Record Keeping
Attempting to ascertain how many stores in 1794 were in the public arsenal. Requests a return of stores received by Craig. Notification that Hodgdon was reappointed to receive and pay all bills.
James Robertson PapersRecommends Matthew Hopkins for Employment in the Public Offices
Matthew Hopkins seeks employment in the public offices.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommending a Mediterranean naval force
Recommends a naval force in the Mediterranean and describes the range of Barbary powers.
James McHenry PapersRecommendation of Thomas Lewis
Major General Anthony Wayne recommends Captain Thomas Lewis to Secretary James McHenry for service with Lord Dorchester.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Recommendation of Mr. Newton
Blanchard recommends his friend Mr. Newton for employment as an assistant to Mr. Harris in the public stores. He believes Newton is worthy in every respect, being a good Federalist from Connecticut. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of Cudworth
Letter to be delivered by Benjamin Cudworth, Inspector of the Revenue in District of South Carolina due to his ill health. Stevens recommends Cudworth for employment in Philadelphia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Recommendation of a French appointee in Saint-Domingue
Folger, acting as soon-to-be Consul in Saint-Domingue, recommends a French appointee - Citizen Lamontagne - to aid in the service of commerce between France and the United States.
James McHenry PapersRecommendation for an appointment to Tennessee
Recommendation of Stephen Hillis for a clerk appointment in the Tennessee country.
James McHenry PapersRecommendation for a hospital orderly
Request for the appointment of an orderly in the Fort Johnson hospital with a recommendation for "old soldier" Charles Murphy to fill the position. Enclosed with Kalteisen to Simmons, 11/01/1796.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Receiving Supplies
Late Quartermaster Gen. gave Craig letter of credit prior to departing for Head Quarters. Requests instructions on how to obtain cash. Noted contractors made deal with Tench Francis for the purchase …
James Robertson PapersReceipts, Debts, and Lots in Town of Erie
A number of people have passed through Pittsburgh on the way to Philadelphia, including Captain Heth with a number of Indian Chiefs. Mentions a number of receipts. Directs Hodgdon regarding purchasing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
