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Sieves & Other Articles for West Point
Enclosed is letter from the Secretary of the Treasury requesting the purchase of sieves and a number of other articles for West Point. Hodgdon should indicate which have been furnished and which have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sheep Skins, Bunting, & Six-Pound Field Pieces
Kalteisen requests the following; sheep skins for sponge staffs, bunting for a new set of colors for the garrison and the boat, six pound field pieces.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlements, Geography, Commerce in Maine, St. Andrews, & St. Croix
Knox describes British and American settlement of St. Andrews and St. Croix, New Brunswick. The climate is temperate--healthy and favorable to agriculture. Good potential for foreign and domestic …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Secretary at War discusses status of stores with Chapin
Letter, informs re supply order of 1794 for powder & lead; informs that payment for stores to be deducted from annuity.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War discusses legal issues with Chapin
Letter, discusses the legal jurisdiction of state and federal authorities; mentions Supreme Court.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, discusses Indian murder in New York.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, informs re Indian annuities; mentions compensation for Indian murder.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, directs expenditures for Indian affairs; describes 6th Article of Treaty of 1794; directs Indian goods furnished for annuity; mentions Indian department.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs Chapin to make investigation
Letter, McHenry directs investigation of Wemple [blacksmith to the Oneidas].
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSailing of the Vessel that Takes the Forge
The Secretary of War notes that Hodgdon's letter will answer whether the vessel transporting the forge will sail on Thursday or Friday.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns from Portsmouth New Hampshire Navy Yard
Quincy reports that he has submitted his shipyard returns for January 1796.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Return of Quartermaster Stores. Etc.
Enclosed is a general return of Quartermaster, Ordnance, and Hospital stores, with clothing and Indian goods received, issued, forwarded, and on hand at Pittsburgh from April 1795 to through March …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Iron Nine-Pounders
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to provide a return of the iron nine-pounders at the various posts, magazines, and fortifications of the United States. He should include an account of the several …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Clothing on Hand at Fort Washington Requested
The Secretary of War requests, via Jones, a return of all the clothing on hand at Fort Washington and vicinity, to help determine what needs to be procured.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return for December 1795 and James Hackett constructor's receipt
Shipyard clerk Quincy encloses return for December 1795 and includes constructor James Hackett's receipt for articles delivered him.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Requests Instruction Regarding Enclosed Letters, Payment to Soldiers
Letter, encloses two letters of Colonel Rochefontaine and a copy of his letter to Rochefontaine and asks instructions regarding pay.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Request for Prices of Clothing, Arms and Accoutrements
Lieutenant Freeman requests the prices of articles of clothing, arms and accoutrement in order to make pay stoppages of deserters. Asks for a list of prices to be sent to Freeman at West Point.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Report Regarding Suspected Traitors
Wayne relates to McHenry the movements of Thomas Powers and Victor de Collot, two enemy agents operating in the Northwest Territory, and tells of his conversation with Colonel William St. Clair.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report on Loss of Contents of Boat, Prices of Goods
Overton reports that a boat containing goods was lost on the Mississippi River. Notes that some goods intended for the Chickasaws.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Report on Contents of Shipment of Public Stores
Quartermaster McClellan, noting that there was no invoice, opened up boxes of public stores. He reports on the contents which include military clothing and equipment.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Report of the Superintendent of Military Stores
Hodgdon is to provide the following information to the Secretary of War: (1) the number of clerks he needs to discharge his duties and the expenses involved therein; (2 )the number and pay of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding the Procurement of Ship Timbers for Frigates
Directs Fox to find sources for masts, spars, and planks of specific dimensions.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Payment for Estimate
Holt notes that he requested that Simmons pay Hodgdon for estimate of $1667.73. He has purchased iron from William Wilson and does not have money to pay him. Notes that the people are suffering …
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Regarding Instructions for Cooperating with Stephen Hillis, New Tennessee Paymaster & Storekeeper
Attaches a copy of the instructions to Stephen Hillis, new paymaster & military storekeeper for Tennessee. Asks Henley to inventory all public stores which he has care of, and deliver said inventory …
John Adams PapersRegarding Henry Glen Charges for Storage
Simmons reports that Henry Glen, member of congress from New York, sent charges to accountant's officer against United States for storage of military stores at his store at Schenectady, New York. Asks …
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
