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Troops Intended for Charleston
The detachment of troops intended for Charleston cannot embark for eight or ten days. The matter with Capt. Strong relative to his vessel should therefore be settled.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trimming for Officers' Hats
Captain Howe observes that he is completing the hats and cockaids for his company and notes that his officers need trimming for their hats. To meet this need, he requires lace and hat bands with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs
Fortifications of Baltimore harbor required, authorized the hiring of laborers and the acquisition of materials. Advised on keeping accounts of expenses and how funding will occur. Request name of …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Travel Plans
Quartermaster General O'Hara will travel to Pittsburgh tomorrow, request to deliver enclosed letter to Levi McClean.
James Robertson PapersTravel of Troops, Seneca Attacks
Unknown arrival date of Capt. Heath's detachment from Winchester. Attacks of Seneca Indians on troops at Fort Franklin prompted request for reinforcements. Enclosed depositions on Indian attacks.
James Robertson PapersTransporting Spars for the Frigate
Knox reports on his efforts to transport the spars for the frigate. He is trying to hire a vessel to transport them but is disappointed in the exorbitant price asked by the vessel's owner.
Henry Knox PapersTransportation of Troops
Some troops prepared early, took keel boats intended for Maj. Gen. Scott and traveled downriver. Invoices of supplies that traveled with troops to be sent to Philadelphia soon.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Infantry Clothing
Hodgdon is directed to transport by water suits of infantry clothing to Capt. Russell Bissell at Middletown Connecticut and Capt. Cornelius Lyman at Springfield Massachusetts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation Expenses
The transportation expenses for moving stores to New York must be paid by Hodgdon. Apparently the business of New York is to be handled by the contractors for West Point. In the future, Smith …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation and Supplies
Col. Edwards and QMG decend river on stores boat. Invoice of stores enclosed. Commissioners appointed to set up town in Presquille to travel tomorrow. Men killed by Seneca Indians.
James Robertson PapersTransport of Supplies
Request for special solder, and amounts of money required to purchase necessary Quartermaster General's stores. Notification that a number of loaded waggons are on the road. Canteens requests to …
James Robertson PapersTransport of Stores
Request stores at Pittsburgh be forwarded to Fort Washington immediately.
James Robertson PapersTransport of Returned White Prisoners
Peace between Creeks and U.S. resulted in the return of eight white prisoners. Request to transport released prisoners to Fort Fidelis.
File II, Georgia Executive Department; Incoming Correspondence by Author to Governor.Transport of Prisoner, Provisions for Troops
Upon receipt of letter from Knox, Craig applied to Butler for an escort to Newman, a prisoner, to Fort Washington for further transport to Head Quarters. Payment due troops in the upper posts of the …
James Robertson PapersTransport and Packaging
Noted better packaging of goods in the future to prevent problems with ants. Promised discussion with Stagg about forwarding newspapers.
James Robertson PapersTransfer of Supplies
Want of supplies by Lieut. Polhemus prompted order to forward Quartermaster stores to his post. Arms and ammunition also forwarded.
James Robertson PapersTrade to Sweden, Etc.
Among other matters, Boston merchant Higginson discusses his readiness to provide vessels for the importation of products from Sweden not to mention the release of vessels that were being held in …
Alexander Hamilton PapersTools and materials for Springfield armory
David Ames, Superintendent of the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts, explains in detail the tools and materials needed for the armory and the costs thereof.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Timber Unavailable
Timber is not available because a number of the principal mills have lost their dams. Seasoned white pine boards are on hand and available at reasonable prices.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three Thousand Weight of Steel, Etc.
[Partly illegible] Holt has just received three thousand weight of steel from Winchester.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three Quarter White Pine Boards
Hunt has sent by the bearer, Capt. [Garrret] Voorhis, 2,500 feet of three quarter white pine boards.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three Hands Added to the Workshop
Three new hands have been added to the workshop. One of them is James Spratt who is an able hand when sober but has earlier been discharged for intemperance. Since he promised to do better he has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thompson's Appointment and Submission of Muster Rolls
Submits muster rolls and inquires about whether his new pay grade started at the date or appointment or the date of acceptance.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)This Month's Pay
Thompson has received from Nicholas Fish, Supervisor of New York, $120 for one month's pay and $200 for the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Situation at Springfield
Writing in code, Ames provides a detailed explanation of the current situation at the Public Armory at Springfield as well as a list of wanted articles that includes the cost of each article.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
