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Abstract of Several Accounts.
Abstract of several officers' accounts, opened in the books of the Pay Master General in Old Emissions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract of Payments Made by David Henley
Abstract of payments made by David Henley, Agent to the Department of War, on account of expenses arising in his office from October 1794 to April 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Winter Clothing for the Guards
Harris should deliver twelve greatcoats and twelve woolen caps to the guards watching over the frigate.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayTranscript of Talks Between Different Indian Chiefs & Secretary of War on Necessity of Peace Between Tribes
McHenry, on behalf of President Washington, advises all the Indians assembled to not go to war with each other. The representatives of the tribes then comment on this advice and on peace-making among …
John Adams PapersThe President's Response to Chickasaw Concerns Over Boundaries, Garrisons, and Various Issues
McHenry transmits the president's thoughts about the concerns expressed by the Indians in the conference of November 24, 1796. He says the president will do what he can to prevent white encroachment, …
John Adams PapersTerms for the Ironwork on Frigate
Letter, discusses terms of iron work for small frigate; mentions cost of iron.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersTalk of the Chickasaws Held with the Secretary of War
According to the treaty, the Chickasaws want to know when the Spanish will evacuate the post and the post will be destroyed to prevent further occupation by US troops. A lawsuit against South Carolina …
John Adams PapersSubsistence of Captain Donald G. Mitchell
Hagner certifies that $138.28 is due Captain Donald G. Mitchell of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being for his subsistence for January through June 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Statement of Terms for Ironwork Aboard Frigate
Letter, describes terms for iron work on Frigate currently under construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersSpeech by John Watts, Cherokee Chief, Concerning Peace & Boundaries with U.S.
Notes that peace has faithfully been observed since a 1795 conference, though whites have killed Indians since then; expresses sorrow that these whites have not been punished. Describes the …
John Adams PapersSpeech at Conference with Indian Chiefs, Treaty Cannot Be Amended
McHenry's speech to the assembled chiefs, on behalf of the president. Tribes represented: Wiandots [Wyandots], Delawares, Shawanees [Shawnees], Ottawas, Chippewas, Putawatimies, Miamis, Eel River, …
John Adams PapersSecretary at War asks Van Ranselaer to report his fitness for continued service
Secretary at War, acting under mandated reductions in force, inquires into Van Ranselaer's fitness for continued active military service.
Huntington MssSalary of James Hackett, Constructor of the frigate building at Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Hagner certifies that $500 is due James Hackett for his salary as Constructor of the frigate building at Portsmouth, New Hampshire from April through June 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Salary of Frederick Sprig, assistant storekeeper at West Point, New York
Hagner certifies that $90 is due Frederick Sprig, assistant storekeeper at West Point, New York being his salary for April through July 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Salary of Edmund Quincy, Clerk of the Navy Yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Hagner certifies that $203.90 is due Edmund Quincy, Clerk of the Navy Yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire, being his salary from April through June 1796, including the amount of his account for …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Response to Cherokee John Watts' Concerns Over Boundaries, Etc.
McHenry speaks on behalf of the president, who says he is pleased by the Indians' inclinations toward peace. Notes he is sending Silas Dinsmoor, an Indian agent, to live among them. Says that the …
John Adams PapersRequest That Fox Attend Conference on Naval Armaments
Letter, directs Fox to attend conference regarding Naval armaments.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for Terms to Supply Needed Materials for Frigate Construction
Letter, asks for terms regarding masts & materials for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for Marking of Boundary Between White & Indian Lands
The chiefs of the Chickasaw have assembled to receive word from the president of the United States, as directed. They also express worry over settlers building up on their borders. To prevent …
John Adams PapersReport on Frigate Construction at Portsmouth
Letter, discusses Frigate building at Portsmouth; asks for position on Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRemarks on Received Returns
Returns received by Hodgdon discussed, if Hodgdon wished any alterations Hunt requested he be informed.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Regarding White Oak Timbers for Frigate Construction at Baltimore
Letter, discusses white oak for Frigate at Baltimore.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Timber Supply for Frigates
Letter, discusses timber supply re Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding the Teaching of Artillery & Engineering Principles at West Point
Refers to incident at West Point which resulted in a court of inquiry for the commandant and the resignation of a subordinate officer; McHenry notes the trouble to which he has gone to conciliate the …
John Adams PapersRegarding Naval Shipments
Letter, discusses cargo and vessel.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
