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Discussion of Armaments for Frigate & Naval Personnel
Letter, discusses Frigate armaments; discusses ball shot; discusses muskets & pistols.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Algerian Affairs, Algerian Frigate, Frigate United States, & Assorted Frigate Equipment
Letter, describes masting of Algerine Frigate; discusses Algerian customs and sailing; mentions former captive; describes provisions aboard Algerian vessels; discusses oars for Frigate; mentions …
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Affairs in France, Holland
Requests meeting with diplomats. Refers to the political state in France. Discussion of foreign affairs. Mentions state of finances in France. Refers to late publication of Mr. Adams's work.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Account Settlement for Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses settling accounts for Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscusses Local Affairs
Announces arrival of Manuel de Lisa from New Orleans on State Department business.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discharging Hands, Etc.
Perkins has decided to discharge nine of the hands employed in the parts of the business that are drawing to a close unless more stockers can be found. They have been given notice that they will need …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discharged Men
Capt. Morris has paid the discharged men from the unappropriated money in his hands, leaving a balance in the favor of the United States of $15.89. Copies of their discharges are being transmitted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Directing letters from Mississippi
Encloses a list of artillery and military stores, and directs letters from the Mississippi to be carefully forwarded.
James McHenry PapersDifficulties With Pay Requests
McCall asks for Simmons' advice in dealing with the requests for pay of several individuals. For example, should the cost of their horses be deducted from officers' pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Details on Contingent Accounts with Mistake
Dayton received vouchers that Simmons deemed inadmissable and also clarified mistake regarding contingent accounts in hopes of correct reimbursement.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Detailed Response to Several Inquiries from Adams Regarding Relations with France
Renders suggestions to the president, answering questions posed in a letter from Adams to McHenry on April 14, 1797. Subjects addressed include: when affronts from one state to another become …
John Adams PapersDetachment Sent Down the Mississippi
Reports that he has sent men down the Mississippi bearing a packet from the War Office to Guion
#295 - Z Guion Family Papers.Destitute Soldiers Furnished Own Rations
Enclosed receipt rolls and vouchers. Williams furnished his men and himself with rations, bounty, and contingent expenses due to lack of contractor to supply necessary goods. Williams seeking …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Deserting Assistants and Provisions
Craig sorry Hodgdon was deserted by his assistants, hoped that the upcoming season will bring health back to Philadelphia and induce them to return to the city. Waggoners in need of money for return …
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Tents
Orders to deliver tents with clothing order.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Supplies to New Brunswick
Orders to deliver Artillerists uniforms, arms, accoutrements and tents for pick up by Lieut. Marschalk.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Shot for Ship Bound for East Indies
Grape shot and nine pound shot to be delivered, storekeeper to be paid.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Delivery of Rifles
Deliver common rifles to Mr. Francis, which he has paid for, from factory in Georgia.
James Jackson Papers, Collection #422.Delivery of Dispatches
Dispatches to be sent via confidential hand to Fort Washington within 2 hours time anticipates it will take less time by land than by boat on the Ohio river. Requests answer on abandoning buildings …
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Cannon Shot for James Yard
McHenry authorized the purchase of cannon shot for Yard who was traveling for China.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Delivery of Brass Nine-Pounders
In compliance with the order of the Secretary of War, Mitchell has delivered to Hodgdon three brass three-pounders with their garrison carriages and implements, including two rammers with sponges and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery Notice, Medicines and Hospital Stores
Hodgdon informs Henley of the medicine and hospital stores sent to him and that waggoner John Snap will be delivering them.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Delivery and Procurement of Supplies
Mail received as usual, will forward all relevant documents. Will contact Capt. Lyman regarding reimbursement for the cost of delivery to the War Department of his trunk. Discussed other items …
James Robertson PapersDelivery
Noted assistants quitting service and general malady in Philadelphia. W. Weekly delivered two casks w/o invoices addressed to Governors of Kentucky and North West Territory which will be forwarded …
James Robertson PapersDelays May Prove Fatal
In his partially illegible scrawl, Wilkinson seems to be discussing the current situation on the western frontier.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
