Letterbook
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Rebuilding a saw mill
Writes that a saw mill on land belonging to the United States was rebuilt and may now be used for service.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Rations Issued December 1796 to May 1797
A list of the number rations issued at carious posts over a six month period, with total number of rations and an additional statement broken down by food item.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Rations and Records
Triplett discuss the procurement of rations for the Navy and records of disbursement. Mentioned that the manner in which Triplet will receive rations will be different from Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Quick Payment Requested
Letter, Jones encloses a bill drawn on Hodgdon for two hundred dollars. Requested the money be forwarded immediately from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Questions Assignment for Galleys in New York and Rhode Island
Reports that three galleys need to be built. Questions whether those should be assigned to New York and Rhode Island.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToQuery into the delivery of guns from Department of War to Department of Navy
The Secretary of the Navy asks Mr. Harris the following question: "why is there any difficulty about delivering the guns" to the Purveyor, Mr. Francis?
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToPurchase of a horse for a Chickasaw chief
The Agent for the War Department at Knoxville, Tennessee bought a horse costing $45 for a Chickasaw chief setting off that evening.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Purchase of a horse at Harper's Ferry
George Washington's personal secretary requests the money owed to him by the U.S. government for purchasing a horse at Harper's Ferry.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Public dinner for General Pinckney
Mentions a public dinner that was given to General Pinckney and attended by 60-70 gentlemen, at which Pinckney toasted the state of New Jersey. Also discusses accounts and the War Department's move to …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Proving of cannon and discussion on windage and accuracy
Will send officers from Corps of Artillerists and Engineers to prove guns. Requests a number of ball in order to test naval gunnery for purpose of experiment, calculating windage. Technical discussion …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToProcedure for Replacing James Byers
McHenry directs John Hooker to proceed to Tellico in the State of Tennessee to replace James Byers as Factor to the Indian Store at that place. Byers is to remain some time at the store to provide …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirPrice of Carpenter's wages employed on the frigate United States.
A listing of monies paid for carpenters from 1794 to 1797.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Preparation to Set Sail to Meet French Privateers
Reports French privateers invading coasts and trade requiring them to defend themselves at sea. Hopes for a speedy departure, and requests that if articles are needed, to seek for them at various …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Political Affiliations of Indians
Extract from letter by Col. Hawkins discussed relations of Indians with Spanish and French. The effects of an alliance between British and United States on the Creeks discussed. Officer misconduct …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Plans to Build a Fur Processing Factory
Finished quality of fur products sold by Indians of inferior quality, proposal to build factory for processing furs.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Petitions for Reimbursement
Petitions to be granted extraordinary expenses in fulfillment of his duties as Inspector of Artillery. Seeks more favorable appointment from the President. Expresses commitment to the nation.
Lewis Tousard LetterbookPeter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
Peter Hagner discusses the pay of Capt. Webb with Ensign McCall.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
Peter Hagner informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
Peter Hagner informs Lt. Claiborne that the Accountant's Office has received his receipts for bounties paid.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
Peter Hagner informs Lt. Dayton that the Accountant's Office has received his receipts for bounties paid.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
Peter Hagner directs Ensign Chandler to submit his payrolls to Colonel Henley.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
Peter Hagner informs David Henley that William Simmons has been called out of town. Therefore, a decision on Henley's business will be suspended until the Accountant's return.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
Peter Hagner informs Capt. Bissell that the Accountant's Office has received his receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
Peter Hagner informs Major Craig that the Accountant's Office has received Lt. Grayson's receipt.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
