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Ordnance Stores to be Sent Forward
Transportation for Ordnance stores to forward posts along with falling axes, muskets cartridges, and powder. Requested howitzers cases be added to supplies sent forward.
James Robertson PapersOrders for Lt. Bissell
Lt. Bissell is ordered to take command of all the recruits at Middletown--except a sergeant, two musicians, and Miller's waiter--and proceed by water carriage to West Point on the Hudson River in New …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order to prepare recruits for marching
Requests that Ensign Boote prepare his recruits for marching, and to annex them under Lieutenant Marochalk
William Rowland Boote PapersOrder for Kalteisen's Supply
"Enclosed is the order for Kalteisen's supply agreeably to your statement of yesterday's date--The cannon and powder excepted."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On Yellow Fever in Philadelphia, and the Suitability of That Place for Congress
Informs Adams about the chances of yellow fever in the city of Philadelphia, claiming that the onset of winter will stop the sickness; reminds Adams of his authority to recommend a change in …
John Adams PapersOn the Safety of Philadelphia for Congress, and Why France Will Continue to Plunder American Shipping While Her War With England Lasts
Wolcott advises the president on the safety of Philadelphia as a place for Congress to convene, given its recent outbreak of sickness; Wolcott assures him that it is now safe. Opines on U.S.-French …
John Adams PapersOn the election of James Lloyd to the U.S. Senate
Uriah Forrest, an American statesman from Maryland, writes to James McHenry on his successful efforts to get James Lloyd elected to the Senate, filling a vacancy caused by the resignation of John …
James McHenry PapersOn peace negotiations between France and Portugal
Pickering writes to McHenry on mistakes made in peace negotiations between France and Portugal, and its relation to American diplomats.
James McHenry PapersOn Family Matters, and Appointment to the Legation to Berlin (Copy 2)
Adams mentions that he has only learned of his son's marriage through newspapers, but nonetheless wishes him and his bride a happy life together. Expresses surprise at Quincy's being "less than …
John Adams PapersOffer to Pay Remaining Balance from Expenses on Mounting Artillery and Cost of Fortifications at Port of Salem
Received money from Mr. Gorham for the "purpose of mounting artillery", which was purchased. Hiller will now submit vouchers to Simmons. Hiller has balance in hand that he will happily give to anyone …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Obtaining a Leave of Absence to Go to Kentucky, Etc.
Enclosed is a report relative to such stores that have come to hand since Langham's last return. Langham wants to go to Kentucky on business and asks Hodgdon to use his influence with the Secretary of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Numerous Villains at New Brunswick
Pickering expresses his contempt for the Spanish don and all the other villains with which he must contend in New Brunswick.
Robert Oliver PapersNumber of Shot to be Sent to Portsmouth
The letter enclosing the account of the issues made to the officers of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers has been received and entered by the Quartermaster of the Corps. George Fleming has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Shipment
Enclosed copy of Quartermaster, Ordnance, and Hospital stores shipped on flat bottomed boat bound for Fort Massac with instructions to proceed to Natchez.
James Robertson PapersNotification of Recent Bills Drawn, Etc.
Notifies Hodgdon of a number of recent bills drawn, and of his intent to provide bills for the doctor of the post at Pittsburgh while Wilkins remains there. Asks Hodgdon to pay the Treasury Office …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Receipt of Money for Recruiting Service from Col. James Read
Williams sends Simmons a receipt for money for the recruiting service and pay. He encloses muster and pay rolls for July and August.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Payment
Notification that Simmons will receive via Col. Henley's waggoner vouchers and abstracts of payments made by Capt. W. Rickard [Richard] while he was paymaster for the troops of Knoxville county.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Orders
Notification that Glenn will receive orders to take charge of recruits bound for Western frontier.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionNotification of Makeshift Hospital Due to Crowded Barracks
Enclosed receipts, requested credit to account. Notification that quarters were crowded, Frye commissioned the use of an out building for barracks and hospital. Hired a soldiers wife to serve as a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Letter to General Wilkinson; Move Out of Philadelphia Due to Disease
Notifies Adams that he has written to Gen. Wilkinson concerning "the mission of Mr. Powers," and encloses a partial copy [not included]. Mentions that because fever has become "more general" in the …
John Adams PapersNotification of Forwarded Sundry Receipts of Posts Saint Tammany & Pickering
Submission of receipts from posts Saint Tammany and Pickering received and approved by H. McCall. Details of the receipts included.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Forwarded Receipts to Mr. S. Lewis, at War Office
Notification that Habersham forwarded receipts to S. Lewis from Maj. Roberts draft against Simmons in favor of Habersham.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Desertions, Muster Rolls Enclosed
Frye encloses his receipt, muster, and pay rolls, and lists soldiers who are on furlough or have deserted. One of the deserters is in fact believed to have drowned, but they are not certain.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Delivery of Horses
Letter, notifies that horses will be delivered for Capt Lewis.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
