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Forwarding of Recent War Department Correspondence, with Table of Contents
Informs President Adams, shortly after his inauguration, of the various affairs involving the War Department by forwarding War Department correspondence to him [the source of this collection]. …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Dealing with Frontier Troops; Sickness of Secretary of War
Acknowledges receipt of Adams' last letter -- apologizes for slowness or response, as he has been down with fever and had little assistance in transcribing letters. Discusses the disposition of …
John Adams PapersForwarding Articles to Governors Island
"The Secretary of War requests your attention to forwarding the several articles, agreeably to the enclosed, to Governors Islands New York."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarded Copy of Waste Book
Hillis forwards Simmons a copy of the November waste book for Knoxville.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Flannel for Proving Wheelin & Miller's Powder
Enclosed is an order for the flannel to be used in proving Wheelin and Miller's powder. The cartridges should be made and if any expense attends, pay the same and charge it to the public account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fishing Seines
Orders to deliver fishing seines to James Bruff and John Hamtramck at Niagara and Detroit, respectively.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndFilling the vacancy of deputy pay master and store keeper
Informs the accountant of Edward Wright's appointment to the office of Deputy Pay Master and Store-keeper in Tennessee, with a salary of $600.
James McHenry PapersFailure to Follow Instructions
McHenry observes that Hodgdon has failed to follow the instructions (effective 11 November 1796) for the Superintendent of Military Stores that require him to: report monthly on the state and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Exchange of Small Blankets for Larger Ones
Lieutenant McRea complains that the blankets he received from the store for the Marines on board the "United States" are too small in size. Harris is asked to exchange them for others that are judged …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionEvacuation of Spanish Posts
Gayoso notified Pope that the Spanish garrison received orders to evacuate post now under U.S. possession; overtones of peaceful friendly relations.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Establishment of runners for the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations
James McHenry informs Isaac Guion that Benjamin Hawkins' principal resident agent for the southwestern Indians has established runners for the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations.
James McHenry LettersEquipment Intended for Taylor's Troop
The equipment that the Secretary of War intends for Taylor's Troop at Fort Fidius in Georgia should be addressed to Colonel Gaither's headquarters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Receipts from Indian Goods
Enclosed receipts for annuities and returns of clothing and Indian goods. Bemoans lack of system for maintaining accurate accounts of dispensation and payment.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Duck for the Use of the Sloop "Detroit"
The Secretary of the Treasury has been asked to issue a warrant in Hodgdon's favor for $558.43 from the Quartermaster's department fof the duck for the sloop "Detroit,."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drum-Sticks for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver Lieutenant William McRea for the Marine service on board the 'United States' one pair of drum-sticks."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionDrum & Fife for the Frigate "United States"
"Please to deliver to Captain William MacRea for the frigate 'United States' one drum and one fife complete."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionDisposition of Money Received by Captain Heth
Discusses the accounting of a sum of money received by Captain John Heth from John Wilkins of the Indian Department
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposition of Military Accounts
Hamilton issues detailed instructions regarding the disposition of military accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposal of the Articles at Fort Washington
The Secretary of War approves of the disposal of of the articles belonging to the Commissary's department at Fort Washington. Mr. Day, the Assistant Commissary, should be instructed accordingly and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disability of Robert Cosby
Certification by Fournier of the wound and disability of Robert Cosby.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Delivery of Uniforms for Recruiting Rendezvous
Hodgdon requests that Harris send suits of infantry clothing to the recruiting rendezvous at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of the Iron to the Armory at New London
The Purveyor has reported that the iron requested for the armory at New London, Virginia will be delivered in store so transportation should be arranged as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Tents
Orders to deliver delivery of tents and poles.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
