Letter Signed
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List of receipts
03/22/1798 Letter SignedCover for receipts from Lt. David Hale, Capt. Frederick Frye, Frederick Sprig, Lt. Nehemiah Freeman, Foreman Cheeseman, Lt. Horatio Dayton, Lt. Peter A. Dransy, and George Fleming in the amounts …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
List of receipts
03/21/1798 Letter SignedCover for receipts of Ensign Boote, Lieut. David Hale, Lieut. Rodrigue, and George Fleming in the amounts listed. Cited in Simmons to Fish, 03/24/1798.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
List of Clothing to be Delivered
09/26/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver clothing to St Marys, Savannah and Fort Wilkinson.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
List of Articles to be Delivered to Armoury
11/20/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver tools to armoury at Harpers Ferry
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
List of Articles for the Frigate "Constitution"
04/09/1798 Letter SignedList of thirty articles to be transported to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
08/09/1798 Letter SignedDiscusses Houdin's accounts and mentions that two hogsheads of clothing needed by soldiers is detained at Fort Stanwix.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
07/16/1798 Letter SignedMentions receipt of bundles of colors intended for the Herald, the new cutter being built at Newbury.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Rhode Island
07/06/1798 Letter SignedLetter, discusses militia; mentions regular army; mentions military stores and ordnance; discusses orders relative to the defense of Rhode Island.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).
Letter confirming shipment of military articles; and reference to Yellow Fever epidemic
09/13/1798 Letter SignedEbenezer Stevens confirmed shipment of military stores on board the Sloop Hercules. In writing to Samuel Hodgdon, Stevens notes that he is sorry to hear about the deplorable conditions as a result of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Iron Grape for the "Ganges" Are Too Large
05/17/1798 Letter SignedIt appears that the iron grape delivered to Mr. Francis for the "Ganges" are too large. Therefore, Harris is asked to deliver to Francis an equal quantity in weight of four ounce grape upon his …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron Ballast to Sharp Delaney for the Revenue Cutter
03/28/1798 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to the order of Sharp Delaney two tons of iron ballast for the use of the Revenue Cutter helmed by Captain Vallance which should be returned by Delany or paid for at full …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron Ballast for the Ship "Ganges"
05/14/1798 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver eight tons of iron ballast to Captain Richard Dale for the use of the ship "Ganges."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron 24-Pounders Shipped to Charleston, Etc.
05/27/1798 Letter SignedThe iron 24-pounders have been shipped to Charleston since there are no vessels bound for Savannah or Georgetown at this time of the year. The four for Savannah and the four for Georgetown have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Invoice & Bill of Lading Came Safe to Hand
09/03/1798 Letter SignedThe invoice and bill of lading have come safe to hand and the articles listed in the invoice are in good order. The Captain was given a receipt on the back of his bill of lading.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Instructions for Survey of Defenses at Whetstone Point, Baltimore [Fort McHenry]
07/07/1798 Letter SignedInstructions for the planning of defenses at Whetstone Point, Baltimore. Key considerations: defense of the city, defense of the fort from both land and sea attack, and the limited budget of $20,000, …
John Adams Papers
Instructions for Inspecting & Shipping New York Cannon Offered to United States
04/18/1798 Letter SignedInstructs Captain Barry to inspect the cannon offered to the United States by the legislature of New York, and to send them to Philadelphia if he finds them fit for service.
John Barry Collection.
Instruction for Distribution of Information from Ministers at Paris
04/13/1798 Letter SignedDiscussed settlement of accounts, securing western territory from Spanish and further intrusions. Enclosed a letter from Little Turtle, also enclosed 12 copies of instructions to and dispatches from …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]
Inquiry into Completion of Gun Carriages for Frigate United States
05/22/1798 Letter SignedAsks Barry to find out exactly when he can expect the completion of the gun carriages for the frigate United States.
John Barry Collection.
Information Required of the Secretaries of State & Treasury
11/14/1798 Letter SignedGeneral Washington requires certain information to be communicated to him by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretry of State. This information could be forwarded through McHenry but, however …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
In the Midst of Imminent Danger, Etc.
09/14/1798 Letter SignedAlong with a discussion of a number of other matters, Craig expresses his pleasure that the Hodgdon family is safe though still in the midst of imminent danger. He has received four Freneau papers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
In Thanks for a Return Detailing Cannon Sold to Merchantmen
02/27/1798 Letter SignedJones thanks Harris for a return detailing cannon sold to Philadelphia merchants for their ships.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Important Matters for Consideration
11/12/1798 Letter SignedWashington encloses a letter from the Secretary of War listing a number of matters that deserve consideration in addition to a list of Washington's own queries relative to the organization and …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
I am at a loss to know how to state my account...
01/12/1798 Letter SignedGrayson explains that he is not able to complete his account until he obtains the receipt rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Howitzers for the Frigate "Constellation"
02/28/1798 Letter Signed"Be pleased to deliver to Captain Thomas Truxton ten brass three pound howitzers for the frigate Constellation."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Hamilton's Appointment as Inspector General
07/16/1798 Letter SignedPickering expresses his approval of Hamilton's appointment as Inspector General.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
