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Estiamte for Supplies to the Marines
Estimate for supplies to the Marines, sent to Josiah Fox.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Edmund Quincy's retention at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Edmund Quincy previously dismissed as clerk of shipyard at Portsmouth New Hampshire, to be reinstated in capacity overseeing property at ship yard. Informs that Captain Turner has been dismissed as …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDraught of the inboard work for Algerian Frigate
War Office forwards draught of inboard work of Algerine frigate; rooms are fully laid off. Give master joiner necessary information relative to stations. Draught of officer's berths forthcoming. Mr …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDiscussion of Substitute Naval Constructor
Letter, discusses substitute Naval constructor; encloses extract of letter, Knox to Pennock, 08/08/1794.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Recent Bills Drawn
Discusses recent bills drawn, including one involving General Wilkinson.
John Wilkins LetterbookDiscussion of Officers' Forage Allowance
Discusses the laws and regulations surrounding the issue of officers' forage being paid for by the public. Lists the per-month sums allowed to officers of different ranks for forage, or in cash.
John Wilkins LetterbookDiscussion of Discrepancies in Treasury Accounting
Mentions execution of power of attorney; main topic is a plea to rectify the accounts with the Treasury Department, there being a a vast difference of almost $90,000 between what will be charged to …
John Wilkins LetterbookDicussion of Bills Drawn, Settling of Wilkins' Account, & Plans for Transporting Supplies to Frontier Posts
Discusses recent bills drawn, the cheapest and best mode transportation of supplies to Tennessee and the Mississippi region, and the settlement of bills drawn on Wilkins' account.
John Wilkins LetterbookDescription of Attack on Indians
Description of attack on Indians on 22 December 1797. One Indian was killed; two others were seriously wounded, one of which was Bird Trail, an influential Creek chief. Col. Hawkins, Indian …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Delivery of 12 pounders for frigate Constellation
Truxton informed that Captain Staats Morris will deliver twelve 12 pounder cannon for the frigate Constellation. Truxton is to select out from among the guns.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCost estimate and draught of galley for protection of ports on Ohio and Mississippi River
References the construction of galleys which would afford protection of ports on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Would be constructed at Pittsburgh. Requests details on material, procurement of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCorrection in requisition for musket and pistol balls to Purveyor of Public Supplies
Ref: musket and pistol balls, a correction is forwarded. Amount should be 40,000 musket balls and 50,000 pistol balls. Total 90,000 balls.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToConfers License on Stephen Hawkins to Trade with Creeks
Follows instructions to the Agent of War. Reports that Stephen Hawkins, of Georgia, is back in New York. Hawkins has been licensed to trade in the Creek nation.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Concerning Bills & Accounting
Discusses bills and accounting, including funds paid to purchase cavalry horses. Informs Hodgdon of his record-keeping practices for bills.
John Wilkins LetterbookCertifies Amounts of Live Oak at Fort Mifflin
Reports prices for pieces of live oak to mount guns at Fort Mifflin.
Lewis Tousard LetterbookCaptain Samuel Nicholson's Commission as Captain of USS Constitution
Delivery of Captain Samuel Nicholson's commission in the service of United States as Captain and Commander of the USS Constitution. Acknowledges receipt of letter regarding destruction of public hemp …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCaptain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Letter, describes disposition of Six Nations; discusses fears of Indian aggression.
Misc Mss - Israel Chapin.Brass Ordnance at New London
List of brass ordnance on field carriages at New London which have been ordered to Knoxville.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Bounty Paid with Receipts Enclosed
Bounty paid with receipts of enlistments, count of soldiers in reinlisted in the corps of artillerists of engineers enclosed. Dransy requested pay by way of the Paymaster of the garrison.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Bank Note from Felix St. Hilaire
A bank note drawn on Mr. St. Hilaire to pay the bearer 100 dollars.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Attention Needed for Sloop Detroit & Provisioning of Garrisons
Promises to attend to the U.S. sloop Detroit, as she will be needed for the service of the citizens of Detroit and Michilimackinac, as well as the provisioning of various posts.
John Wilkins PapersApproves Nomination of Uncle James
Approves of presidential decision to nominate his uncle James.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Approval of Correspondence with Wilkinson
John Adams approves James McHenry's correspondence to General Wilkinson.
Manuscript TicknorAppointment of Thomas E. Smith as clerk of ship yard at Philadelphia
Smith is appointed Clerk of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia. Compensation $400 per year. Duties set forth in enclosure and all others which may be given by Secretary of War.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
