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Requests Pattern for Artillery Coat
Requests a pattern for an artillery coat, needed immediately to mail in a parcel with other articles to New York.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Money for Purchase of Cavalary Horses
Encloses letter addressed to the Secretary of War requesting attention to money sent for purchase of cavalry horses.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Requests List of Military, Naval, and Indian Supplies
Requests list of military, naval, and Indian supplies. Outlines procedures.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Last Minute Treasury Information for the Department of War before Knox Retires
As Knox is ready to retire, requests any further treasury information to transmit to the Department of War.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Inspectors for Clothing, Shoes, Cannons, and Kentledge
Requests appointment of inspector of shoes and artillery clothing for contractor Mr. T. Reilly at New York. Also requests inspector for cannon ball and kentledge cast by J.J. Faesch.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Inspection of Mis-sized Cartridges
Reports questions about cartridge boxes ordered from Mr. Tinsley of Columbia, Virginia, which are smaller than the pattern provided. Tinsley insists that the pattern was altered. Requests conference …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Information for Jacob Sheafe for Frigate Construction
Encloses extract of letter from Jacob Sheafe, a naval agent at Portsmouth, relating to the construction of a frigate. Requests that the information Sheafe seeks come to him via the War Department.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Information and Supply Lists for 1795 for Western Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the Northwest Territory
Requests information about garrisons, detachments, and army in western Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the Northwest Territory, specifically about rations, supplies, and quartermasters for 1795.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Information about Timber Costs
Requests estimate of prices for timber to build a frigate. Needs to know if the molds have been finished.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Information about Storage of Sulfur
Requests information about sulfur stores. The supply of gunpowder will depend on how much and where the sulfur is stored.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Information about Ports and Agent Builders for Proposed Frigates
Requests whether the Secretary of War would like the frigates to be built at Charleston or at some other port. Asks about agent builders.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests information about Needs for Muskets, Shells, and Shot.
Requests information about classes of muskets and the quantity of shot and shells. Notes that distribution of items must wait for this information.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Information about Iron Ballasts
Reports that a considerable quantity of iron ballasts were delivered to a War Department agent from the ship Alliance. Hopes to use them most economically. Requests a note of their condition.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Information about Clothing Patterns for 1795
Refers to several applications to his office to see the 1795 patterns for general clothing; they only have the shoe pattern, which was immediately forwarded to New York. Requests information as to …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Information about Cartridge Orders and Drawings of Cannons
Seeks to know whether cartridge boxes bought from Mr. Tinsley should be part of the original requisition. Requests a drawing of the horwitz so Mr. Byars can make 10 more, as well as drawings of …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Information about Appropriations for War and Treasury Offices
Requests communication about money, particularly appropriations deficiencies according to law for the Treasury Department and the War Department.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Information about Appointments at Portsmouth
Requests information about a naval agent appointed to Portsmouth since Langden and Sheaff declined the offer. Seeks reports from Tember and Humphreys.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Information about Anchor Dimensions
Note about dimensions of anchors according to Captain Evans. Requests information for contractors Mr. Scott and Mr. Ernest.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests for Muskets and Cartridges; Communication with Tench Francis
Refers to communication with Tench Francis about a letter from the governor of Pennsylvania. Has not yet received request from Secretary of the Treasury for cartridge boxes and muskets.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Estimates of Materials for Frigates
Refers to estimates for the materials needed for the frigate. Required to import copper, canvas, anchors, and bunting.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Estimates for Supplies for Coming Year
Writes about the irregularity and uncertainty of American commerce and manufacture. Requires estimate of articles wanted for the current year, including clothing, hospital stores, tents and camp …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Estimates for Major Craig
Requests estimate for Major Craig.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Requests Estimates for Cables and Anchors
Requests estimates for cables and anchors for a frigate furnished by Captain Barry.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Direction on Account of General Smith's Detachment of Surgeon Griffiths
Refers to account of General Smith's detachment of surgeon Griffiths. Requests information on how to proceed.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requests Dimensions of Masts and Spars for Frigates
Requests spars of a more common size for workmen. Requests dimensions of masts for the frigates.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
