Letterbook
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Requests Knapsacks, Muskets, and Bayonets for the Marine Corps
Requests knapsacks, muskets, and bayonets for the Marine Corps.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Information for the Stores of the 15th Regiment of Infantry
Requests Information regarding the stores of the 15th Infantry Regiment.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Requests Information about Disabled Soldiers & Officers on the Pension List
Requests information about proof needed for an officer or soldier wounded in the line of duty to be put on the invalid pension list.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Information about Department Costs
The Secretary of the Navy has requested an estimate of the cost and equipment of all vessels in the service of the Navy. Requests amount charged in Simmons's department.
Letters Sent by the Accountant of the Navy Department, Sep 1798-May 1800. (RG45)Requests for list of warrants due to destruction of records by fire
Due to the destruction of the War Department papers by fire, this letter requests a list of all warrants issued for Virginia military bounty lands.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRequests 12-pounders for the Frigate Philadelphia
Requests an order for Captain Decatur for 12-pounders for the frigate Philadelphia.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequesting assistance from Attorney General
Requests assistance with procuring necessary acknowledgments and certificates to the papers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Requested Delivery of Sundry Items for Indians
Has received letter and is assisting Colbert. Lists sundry articles sent to Indians. White people are mourning the death of Washington
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Request for Translation & Printing of French Military Text on Horse Artillery
Directs McHenry to have translated and printed portions of a French military engineering text which concern horse artillery. Adams requests that copies be distributed both to public militia companies …
John Adams PapersRequest for repair and replacements
This letter requests the following: that copies be provided of the Treatise on Fortification, lost in the fire; that muskets be repaired; and that the lost colors of the 3rd Regiment be replaced.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Request for Opinion on Colonel Smith's Request (Full)
Requests McHenry's opinion on an enclosed request from Colonel Smith.
John Adams PapersRequest for mathematical instruments
This letter requests that John Harris send "mathematical instruments" to John Newman for use in the War Office.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Request for List of Officers Appointed During Congressional Recess
Adams requests that McHenry send him a list of all army officers appointed during the Congressional recess, that he may present their names to Congress.
John Adams PapersRequest for Instructions Regarding the Replacement of Provisional Purveyor With Permanent One
Mentions reading in newspapers that Israel Whelen has been appointed Purveyor of Public Supplies; as Williams has been acting provisionally in this post, but Whelen has not yet received his …
Jonathan Williams PapersRequest for delivery to quarter master general
This letter from the Secretary at War directs Samuel Hodgdon to ship items indicated in an enclosed return to the Quartermaster General. The enclosed return is entitled as follows: "Return of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Request for Confidential Opinions of Department Heads Regarding Uriah Tracy
Encloses a letter concerning Uriah Tracy and a justice of the peace; as Tracy is currently serving as an agent of the War Office, inspecting government installations & property on the frontiers, Adams …
John Adams PapersRequest for Articles for Springfield Armory
Williams asks that Ely purchase neatsfoot oil, steel, and brass for the armory at Springfield.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)Reports Questions about Lieutenant Davidson's Claims
Seeks to understand the facts of Lieutenant Davidson's claims. Received report from William Blount. Information proves that Mr. Allison was paid. Refers to records of Mr. Howell, late paymaster. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Mortgage of Wilson & Potts Furnaces
Encloses letter from R. Milligan stating that 3/8th of the furnaces belonging to Wilson and Potts were mortgaged to him.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReports Leaking Ship with Saltpetre at Norfolk
Reports ship with saltpetre is leaking at Norfolk. Suggests they return to Baltimore where it can be ground into powder, then sent to Georgetown. Requests speedy instructions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReports Indian Affairs; Tribute to Washington
Reports that late account of Creeks killing 2 Chickasaws is false. Seve Collbert half-breed, has come to purchase a boat in preparation to settle at Bear Creek. According to instructions, plans to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Delivery of Clothing for 3rd & 4th Regiments
Encloses letter to James Miller, agent to the Quartermaster General. Reports that the clothing is in excellent order.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Delivery and Shipment of Order of Clothing for Troops
Announces arrival of five wagons from Philadelphia with clothing for the troops. Lightened the load, then sent the wagons to South West Point.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Being Detained for Washington's Funeral; January Returns
Reports desire to attend George Washington's funeral solemnities by orders of Major General Pinckney. Expresses concern about six teams loaded with public accounts with the deep snow. Encloses returns …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Activity of David Fero upon His Arrest
Received letter for David Fero in July, but he was not in the area until December. Fero reported giving up all books, papers, and public properties to the proper officer when he was arrested. Fero had …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Jul 1799-Mar 1800. (RG98)
