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Readiness for Sea
Captain Truxton discusses his readiness for sea as he awaits the arrival of the "Mayflower" from Philadelphia with the shot.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.Rations to be Furnished at Old Price
M. Williams, contractor, agreed to provide rations at old established price. Enclosed certificate.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Rations & Forage of the Pennsylvania Militia
In response to the letter of A. J. Dallas, Simmons is requested to provide to McHenry the reasons the settlement of the rations and forage was retarded for the Pennsylvania Militia on the western …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rate of Freight to New Orleans
Coxe discusses the cost of freight to ship goods to New Orleans. He notes that iron, brass, and lead shipments will entail a steeper cost and will be loaded in the bottom of the boat.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions on Payment of Reinlisted Men
Requests clarification on advanced pay issued to encourage reenlistment.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Questions Involving the Pay of Oakley & Cruise
Tracy has several questions for Howell: Has Oakley, mentioned in John Moore's account, received his pay? Has Walter Cruise received his pay for the time he was in captivity and the time he was a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions Account of Lieutenant Maloney
Letter, directs Accountant to settle account of naval officer Lieutenant Maloney.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Quarterly accounts
Cover for three quarterly accounts for acting as agent for the War Department in Boston
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Quarantine of William Wilson's brother at Fort Mifflin
Writing from New York to William Simmon, Wilson enclosed a letter for his brother who has arrived with his family at Fort Mifflin and is to perform a quarantine. His situation cannot be a pleasant …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quantity of Wood Allowed a Major, Etc.
What quantity of wood is allowed to the following officers: a Major Commandant, a Captain, a Lieutenant, a Regimental Commandant? How much straw is allowed a Regimental Commandant? What is the price …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Qualifications of Colonel Tallmadge
Senator Tracy extols the qualifications of Colonel Tallmadge who he believes would be an ideal choice for the post of Adjutant General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersQualifications of Capt. Samuel Nicholson & Capt. John Foster Williams
Wolcott addresses the qualifications of Samuel Nicholson and John Foster Williams for command during the critical state of the country.
Robert Goodloe HarperQualifications
Reasons for recruiting soldiers and request for repayment of advanced bounty.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Puzzling References in the Latest Correspondence
Winthrop explains that since he does not file his letters to Hodgdon, he does not know what Hodgdon is referring to in his latest letter. Is it about the big trunk and the articles that were to have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Put My Pistols in Complete Order
Bayard notes that he has left his pistols at Hodgdon's house. The stock of one is broken and the breach should be examined for defects. He would like them put in complete order by one of the workmen.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase Two Quarter Casks of Sherry Wine
Wilkins asks Hodgdon to purchase two quarter-casks of sherry wine from Mr. Hager. Hager's is of particular kind purchased by Colonel Nevill and should be forwarded to Isaac Craig in Pittsburgh and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Ten Tons Powder & Delays in the Purchase of Casks
The ten tons of powder have been purchased. Wolcott regrets that McHenry deems it necessary to notify Mr. Fleming if there are delays in the delivery of casks.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Purchase of Land Northwest of the Ohio
Major Craig discusses the transacting of funds relative to the purchase of land northwest of the Ohio with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Officers Are Returning to the City
Hodgdon happily observes that public officers, including General Washiington and Colonel Hamilton, are returning to Philadelphia and the city has come alive as a result.
William Irvine PapersPublic Horses
Shoemaker discusses the disposal of two public horses that had come into his possession. One of them was given to Lt. Parkison who had public business at Fort Pitt. Parkison's receipt is enclosed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Stocks Fit for Use
The deficiency in the return of the work done at the Springfield armory during April is due to the lack of stocks fit for use. Whoever is charged with forwarding the stocks should do so with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proposes Post to Protect against Spanish Troops
Refers to idea of forming a principal post to protect against Spanish troops. Encloses instructions and dispatches.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proposes Himself for the Job
Proposes himself as the right person to fulfill the job.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proposed Sale of Captured Ship
Reasoning for selling the captured schooner.
Charles Thomas Harbeck PapersProposal for Improving Defenses at Newport, Rhode Island
Contains plans and cost estimates for improving the defenses of Newport, Rhode Island. These include mounting additional cannon at Fort Wolcott and sending cannon "for the use of the citizens." Also …
John Adams Papers
