Letterbook
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Asks about the Possibility of Purchasing Potts & Lee property in Harper's Ferry
Refers to purchase of property from Potts and Lee near Harper's Ferry.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToArms manufactured at Hagerstown Maryland
Dexter authorizes Perkins to inspect arms manufactured at Hagerstown Maryland by Mr. Claggett.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Approval of Volunteer Officers' Commissions
Adams approves the commissioning of volunteer cavalry officers from Turner and Livermore.
John Adams PapersApproval of Proposed Inquiry
Mentions receiving a letter from McHenry which introduced a subject totally unknown to him; approves that an inquiry into the subject be undertaken.
John Adams PapersApproval of Cadet Instruction Plan, With Expanded Discussion of Naval Midshipmen
Approves whole-heartedly with Dexter's previously submitted plan for the instruction of artillery and engineer cadets, adding only that he feels multiple naval midshipmen should be allowed at the …
John Adams PapersAppropriations for fortifying ports and harbors
Dexter discusses Congressional appropriations for fortifying ports and harbors.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Appointment of judge advocate
Dexter discusses the appointment of a judge advocate with Nathaniel Macon.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Appointment of Instructors for the Cadet School & Appointment of an Indian Commissioner
Discusses the appointment of Mr. Foncin as one of the instructors at the artillery & engineer cadet school, but prefers to wait in case an American can be found to fill the highest post. Asks that …
John Adams PapersAnnounces Fire in Office, Destruction of Records; Requests Lists of Invalids
Announces destruction of office by fire. Requests forward of lists of invalids for the last six months.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)Ammunition for Marine posts
This letter encloses an order placed with Samuel Hodgdon for ammunition necessary to the security of the Marine Posts. Wilkins is tasked to fill this order.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Agent has Reported in Favor of Claim
Reports that the agent has reported in favor of McCroy's claim.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Advances on contract
Dexter declines to make advances on the contract.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Advance for Lieutenant Colonel Tousard
This letter authorizes the Paymaster General to advance pay to Lieutenant Colonel Louis Tousard.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Advance for Brigadier General Wilkinson
The letter authorizes the Paymaster General to issue a three month advance pay to Brigadier General James Wilkinson.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Accounts for Supplying the Troops in Connecticut
Simmons informs Elijah and Simon House that their accounts for supplying the troops in Connecticut were received. Simmons also provides an account balance.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Accounts and Expenditures ofr Springfield Armory
William encloses accounts and expenditures for the Springfield Armory for the third quarter of 1800.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)Account settlement
Peter Hagner, War Department clerk subbing in for the absent accountant William Simmons, informs Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, of the settlement of the account of Nichlin and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Account of Tobias Lear
The Secretary at War authorizes the pay of Tobias Lear for as long a time as was necessary to complete business pertaining to the death of General Washington.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Account of Tellico Factory
This letter encloses a warrant for deposit in the account of Tellico Factory.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Account of Shirts to Thomas Billington
Account of 1000 private's shirts delivered of Thomas Billington and delivered to John Harris.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Account of clothing and quarter master stores received by Jonathan Jackson from William Mahan
Account of clothing received by Jonathan Jackson from William Mahan.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Account of Captain William Ricard
This letter authorizes the Paymaster General to settle with Captain William Ricard.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Account of Bills
Requests funds to pay regular troops for January, February, and March. Lists payments to various people and contractors.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Account of articles received from Jonathan Jackson of Boston
Lists clothing articles received from Jonathan Jackson of Boston by William Mahan.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Account for Majors Buell and Greenleaf, Cavalry Swords
Major Buel and Major Greenleaf paid for one thousand cavalry swords with their scabbards and belts manufactured by them at Hartford Connecticut.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
