Letterbook
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Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Requested enclosed letter to be forwarded to Connostogoe waggon on Market Street. Early delivery at the convenience of Hodgdon's messenger.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Secretary at War on expeditures of Naval appropriations
Truxtun discusses frigate construction with McHenry. He anticipated that the costs of the three frigates would be immense. Notes that he advised against building of naval armament to the southward of …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War on establishment of Indian trading houses on Mississippi to counter France and Spain aims in region
McKee informs the Secretary at War that the prompt establishment of Indian trading houses on the Mississippi will prohibit French and Spanish agents from opposing the aims of the U.S. Government in …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
In this letter George Salmon conveys to the Secretary at War the public reaction to a dinner given on behalf of Colonel Howard. Those not invited to the dinner have taken offense.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
In this letter George Salmon asks the Secretary at War to give special consideration to promoting his son, Ensign George Salmon.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
McKee expresses his desire for a military appointment to the Secretary at War.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
In making explanation of the delay in completing the construction of the frigate in Baltimore, David Stodder refers the Secretary at War to his letter of 20 April 1797.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Accountant of the Navy
Writes to the accountant of the Navy Department on the subject of accounts, Marines, and the USS Constellation.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter of notification to the commissioned officers of frigate Constitution
Letter of notification to the commissioned officers of frigate Constitution. Expects to have warrant officer appointments soon. Naval regulations for good and discipline to be printed. Expects …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to the Governor of Massachusetts requesting cannon to outfit USS Constitution
With preparations for war with France underway, Captain Nicholson, commander of USS Constitution has examined cannons and desires they be used for ship use. They are improper cannons for fortification …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to Mssrs. Nicklin and Griffith requesting arms for Marines of Ship of War Delaware
Request to Messrs. Nicklin and Griffith to provide US Marines on Ship of War Delaware with pistols, stand of arms with bayonets, and cutlasses in preparation for war with France.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to Garrett Holsteincamp to find and deliver dispatches to the ship of war Ganges, commanded by Captain Richard Dale
Holsteincamp to commandeer pilot boat and deliver dispatches for Captain Richard Dale aboard the "Ganges." Ganges to be found between Delaware Bay and Long Island.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to Daniel Rodney, Henry Neale, and Mr Thompson requesting pilot boat to deliver dispatches to Captain Richard Dale, Commander of Warship Ganges
On the date of the initiation of the Quasi War with France, the War Office requisitions a fast sailing pilot boat for relaying naval dispatches to Captain Richard Dale aboard the Ganges. If the Ganges …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office ordering express rider Samuel Fisher to find Garrett Holsteincamp commander of pilot boat Flying Fish
The War Office directs a dispatch rider, Samuel Fisher, to proceed to New Castle and find the captain of "the Flying Fish of Philadelphia," Garret Holsteincamp in order to deliver dispatches to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office
McHenry explains to Armstrong the difficulty in securing a government appointment.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the War Department to Congress on Naval Armament
This letter is the cover letter to the Secretary at War's 55 page submission to the Committee for Naval Armament. The committee is chaired by Edward Livingston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Letter from the Secretary of War
McHenry provides a summary of force allocation for the seaboard of the United States. McHenry also makes the case for additional troops.
Miscellaneous MSS Collection, #352.Letter from the Secretary at War to the Secretary of Treasury
McHenry informs Wolcott that he is ill. McHenry also forwards papers pertaining to the frigates to Wolcott.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the Secretary at War
In this letter the Secretary at War gives instructions to David Henley for employing runners to carry dispatches. McHenry also states that the bills authorizing the establishment of a government for …
McHenry(James) LetterLetter from the Navy Department to the Purveyor of Public Supplies regarding order from Secretary of War for guns and pistols, and remarks on the requirement for hemp
Regarding the procurement of guns and pistols. Regarding hemp, it will be wanted at Boston, Newport, [Portsmouth] New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and New York.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the Navy Department to the Purveyor of Public Supplies on purchase of hemp &duck and the arming of Captain Bainbridge
Secretary of Navy requests expeditious delivery of guns and hemp. Warns not to let Mr. Hodgdon in time like the present, stand upon trifles or punctilis. Secretary of War has sent general orders for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the Accountant's Office
Simmons encloses a letter from Lieutenant James Tripplett; in it is a statement of disbursements said to have been paid by him out of monies received from the War Department on account of the Navy. …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter from the Accountant's Office
Hagner informs DeGrasse to expect payment from Daniel Stevens.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons authorizes Stevens to make payment to Augustus DeGrasse.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Undated letter marked as "cancelled." Letter informs of impending payment from James Read.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
