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Seeks Assistance for Sick Sailors
Reports leaving sick sailors at various ports. Doctors have been employed at great expense. Seeks assistance with arrangements for troops and surgeons to be stationed.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSeeks Affidavits about the Indian Nation in Georgia
Encloses letter from Major Freeman according to instruction from Col. Hawkins. Seeks affidavits from people concerned with the Indian Nation.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Returns agreeable to Military Stores orders
Writes that he arrived in Lamberton, New Jersey the prior evening and proceeded immediately in making out returns agreeable to Hodgdon's orders. Encloses the returns along with vouchers.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Return of Items Wanted at West Point
Return of clothing, accoutrements, and stationery
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Requests Silversmith; Lists Licensed Traders
Encloses proposal by Col. Hawkins to establish a silversmith at the post. Reports process of building his own accommodations. Refers to case of insubordination and frays between Indians and soldiers. …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Requests Payment to Benjamin Hawkins
Encloses bill for Colonel Benjamin Hawkins.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Requests Orders to Lift Goods from French Schooner
Reports the French prize being cleared of crew and the process of possession. Requests orders for the Fort to receive the ship's goods and prepare the schooner for a cruise.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Orders for Timber at Fort Mifflin
Reports use of live oak timber at the Fort. Requests orders to the commanding officer to protect the lumber.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Orders for Muskets for Mr. Nicholson
Refers to offer to take old muskets. Requests official orders from Mr. Nicholson.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Orders for Cannon Powder
Requests order for delivery of cannon powder to James Watson to prove guns.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Muskets and and Pistols for Ships Montesuma and Baltimore
Reports that the ships Montesuma and Baltimore are nearly ready for sea. Requests muskets and pistols.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Loan of Marine Regiment and Tents for the Navy
Requests loan of Marine regiment under Major Burrows for the Navy Department and tents.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests List of Names and Ranks
Requests list of names and ranks in the Navy as soon as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests invoice of the public clothing
Requests the invoice of the public clothing; also thanks Hodgdon for advancing money to a particular individual.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Requests Instructions and Regulations for Mr. Mentges at Fort Mifflin
Appeals to higher authority to obtain a more specific delineation of responsibilities between himself as commandment and agent Mr. Mentges. Questions fortifications on Mud Island and the appointment …
Lewis Tousard LetterbookRequests Information about Jurisdiction of Fortifications Protecting New York City
Refers to a legislative act directing money for fortifications to defend New York City, and to correspondence between the President, Governor Jay, and General Hamilton. Discusses delineation between …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Articles for Different Ships at Different Posts
Lists articles needed for various ships ad different ports.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Articles for Cutters to Go to Sea
Mr. Humphreys reports that 2 cutters are not ready to go to sea for want of supplies. Requests order for needed articles.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to the constructor in Baltimore David Stodder for a statement as to principal causes of delay in frigate construction
The letter directs the David Stodder, naval constructor at Baltimore to provide explanations for delays in completing ship building beyond the periods when she expected to have been finished. Lose no …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to send materials from Baltimore ship yard to Secretary of Treasury for use of ship Adriana
Captain Thomas Cole, ship yard clerk at Baltimore is to send materials to Secretary of Treasury that may be used for ship Adrianna; keep accurate account of articles and transmit to War Office.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to repair defects on frigate United States
Request that Humphreys have the defects on board frigate United States repaired in a short time and will as little expense as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to prove 8 inch howitzers from Boston
Francis DaCosta requested to prove six 8 inch howitzers lately received from Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to keep Jonathan Shattuck borne upon ship's books as a Marine
Directs Captain John Barry to keep Jonathan Shattuck on ship's books as a Marine.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to examine vessel "Two Friends" for fitness as vessel of war
Request to examine vessel "Two Friends" for fitness as vessel of war. Examine mast, rigging; determine number of guns she can carry. State the alterations, repairs and articles required to fill her …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to examine cannon of ship Delaware commanded by Stephen Decatur
Request to examine and prove suitable 9 pound cannon aboard Stephen Decatur's ship "Delaware."
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
