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Dragoons, Troop Movements, Creek Hostility
In a largely illegible letter, Wayne seems to be reporting on the state of the military deployment in the southwest that is a response to the hostile actions of the Creek Indians. Also addresses the …
Anthony Wayne PapersDoubts of Funds from War Department Sufficiently Covering Debts
Fleming doubted money sent from War Department would be sufficient to cover all debts contracted by the United States. Copy of letter from Rochefontaine to Gen. [].
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Documents Stolen
Saddle bags of courier were broken into, and bills stolen. Advises suspending payment of bills in order to foil "villains" who stole bills during transport.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Documents Received
Acknowledged receipt of muster and pay rolls and Act of Congress.
James Robertson PapersDocumentation
Packet just received does not answer Hodgdon's requests. Hodgdon wants to know the quantity of stores, manner of consumption, and who consumed the stores. Information missing to complete receipts.
James Robertson PapersDo Not Trust Professions or Promises
McHenry expresses his wish that the instructions have been received and that Oliver will urge the return of Mr. Smith.
Robert Oliver PapersDissenting opinion on the subject of the Jay Treaty
John Steele writes to McHenry that he disagrees with the administration's view of the Jay Treaty, arguing that the federal government had agreed to stay neutral in the conflict between Britain and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Dispute between Wilkinson and Wayne
Discussed methods of addressing charges brought against Gen. Wayne by Wilkinson, how to proceed with a formal court process.
Frederick Chase CollectionDisposition of Hillis's Trunk, Etc.
If Hodgdon has not yet sent his trunk, Hillis asks that it be kept in Hodgdon's store until Colonel Henley's wagons arrive
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dispatches and Accounts
Craig provided horses to Ensign Lewis who arrived at Detroit with despatches from Commander-in-Chief to Secretary of War. G. Stevenson arrived in Philadelphia with draft on Simmons, but Craig …
James Robertson PapersDiscussions on Foreign Policy
Enclosed multiple documents from the President, the French Ministry, and Congress. Great affection for French expressed, foreign policy passed by Congress. Treaty with Great Britain relative to it …
General CollectionDiscussion of War Office Affairs & Temporary Halt to Frigate Construction
Letter, alludes to Marine committee halting Frigate construction; discusses post in War office; mentions War office salaries; mentions peace.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Treaty With Great Britain & Supply of Timber for Frigates
Letter, mentions British treaty; discusses live oak timber for Frigate; discusses timber cutting in Georgia.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Treaty & Tensions With Barbary States
Discusses the Algerine treaty and the fact that they will only respect strength.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Transition of Government to a More Permanent Seat
Discussion of transition of government to a more permanent seat.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Timber Supply for Frigate Construction
Letter, discusses timber supply at yard; discusses live oak for Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Spars & Availability of Timber for Frigate Construction
Letter, asks for size of spars at top end; discusses availability of timber for Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Selection & Supply of Timber for Shipbuilding
Advises Fox regarding Claghorne visits to select timber; discusses timber for Frigates; mentions Naval yards.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Relations With Barbary States & Congressional Halt on Frigate Building
Letter, alludes to treaty with Dey of Algiers; mentions Frigates; alludes to Congress halt on Frigate building.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Pine Planks for Frigate, & Contract for the Same
Letter, discusses contract to supply pine plank; discusses plank for Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Newspaper References to Frigate Building
Letter, describes article on Frigate building at Baltimore; informs Fox re false newspaper article.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Naval Matters Pertaining to the New Frigates, Especially Congressional Intentions
Asks for information regarding Congressional intentions towards Navy. Asks after Captain Dale. Mentions the business of continuing construction of frigates is up before Congress.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Materials for Frigate Construction, Referring to Frigate Constellation at Baltimore
Truxton and others at the navy yard in Baltimore responded to the report of the Marine Committee of the US House by sending lists of materials needed for the construction of one 44 gun and one 36 gun …
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Live Oak Timbers for Frigate Building
Discusses live oak timbers for ships' frames, and the completion of a number of such material components for the building of a frigate.
Josiah Fox Papers
