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Discussion of Instructions to Navy Yard Clerks
Letter, discusses instructions to Clerks of Naval yards. Encloses extract of a letter dated 20 May 1795 between John Hamilton and Samuel Hodgdon, to justify Garretson's not sending returns to the War …
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Funds Necessary for Quartermaster Department
Appears to address the exact sums of money allocated by the War Department to the Army Quartermaster's Department. Specifically mentions an "absolutely necessary" sum currently at Lexington, Kentucky.
John Wilkins LetterbookDiscussion of Frigate Timbers
Discusses timber for masts, and planks and scantling. Hopes that construction on the frigates will continue. Captain Dale returns to India.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Frigate Timber & Proposed Closing of Navy Yard
Letter, discusses timber for Frigates; discusses timber for futtocks & floors; discusses closing Naval yard.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Frigate Components & Existing Timber Supplies
Letter, asks for list of timber at Naval yards; asks for dimensions of rudder; discusses Frigates; discusses seasoning plank.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Frigate Building and Mail
Letter, asks for info regarding the building the Frigates; discusses mail.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Financial Disputes
Letter, discusses receipt for articles; discusses Pennock refusal to issue receipt; asks for forward of pay.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Financial Dispute Arising from a Refusal to Sign a Receipt
Discusses the affair of an official's refusal to sign an expense receipt.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Creek Indians
Nicoll at Fort Tamm[any] to deal with court martial of Capt. Eaton. Fort Washington at Point Peter still not garrisoned. Hawkins informed Nicoll's he should speak with the Secretary of War on …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discussion of Construction & Craftwork on Frigate, & Possible Suspension of Construction
Letter, discusses progress on Frigate; asks for money to retain employees at yard; discusses suspending operations on Frigate; mentions British Navy; discusses payment for iron & iron work furnished.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Authenticated Day Rolls for Accounting
Letter, discusses orders for making pay rolls.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discussiof of Compensation for Isaac Craig for Various Duties
Major Isaac Craig, deputy quartermaster general in Pittsburgh, wishes to discuss his compensation at that post. He has also acted as Commissary of Military Stores and clothier for the upper posts and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Discusses Situaton at West Point with Indians
Discusses situation at the garrison. Refers to affairs at West Point, including with Indians. Suggests possibility of separating troops detached from West Point. Mentions French monarchy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Presidential Election
Discusses foreign affairs, electoral votes, and presidential election.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discusses Indian Affairs; Outlines Duties of Indian Agent
Discussion of Indian affairs. Outlines treaty with Creek Nation, including boundaries, trade, punishment of Indian murders, etc. Refers to affairs at Coleraine. Reflects opinion of the President. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Indian Affairs
Discusses affairs with the Creeks and hopes for Indians to live in peace with each other. Mentions responsibility of government and Indian agents. Refers to concerns with inhabitants of Georgia. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses French Affairs, New Bank
Refers to dealings with France and actions with the US Senate and House in response. Discusses business with the new bank.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Exchange between Pickering and Toussard about Hispaniola
Refers to private communication between himself, Colonel Pickering, Major Toussard and efforts in Hispaniola.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discrepancies over Accounts Discussed, Supporting Documentation
Differing statements of money due Stevens as Agent of Monies cause Stevens to enclose his statement that he has entered on his books. Stevens accounts were drawn up on previous instructions issued by …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discharge of Militia and Scouts Northwest of Ohio River
Peaceful actions of fourteen Indian tribes per agreement of peace treaty shows the employment of militia and scouts is no longer warranted. Order to discharge those still in service.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionDirecting the Live Oak to Move on to Philadelphia
McHenry considers Talbot's suggestion but orders the shipment of lumber to proceed to Philadelphia instead of be unloaded at New York.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Directing Talbot to take posession of Daniel Tingley's account books
McHenry directs Talbot to take possession of the deceased Daniel Tingley's books and oversee his duties until the wishes of Congress can be known.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Directing Harris to Deliver Indian Goods to Hodgdon
McHenry directs Harris to deliver Samuel Hodgdon the Indian goods that are slated for transport to Tennessee.
Rhees Collection
