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Encloses Notes on Timber for Frigate Planks
Encloses more detailed notes on size and quantity of white oak and pine timbers for planks for the frigates as requested by Mr. Humphreys. If these notes are approved, he will send copies out to …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Encloses Letters Regarding Contracts
Encloses letter from Mr. Broker and Mr. Francis, with reports to the Treasury about contracts.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Encloses letter from Paul Revere; Raising Prices of Howitzers
Encloses letter from Paul Revere. Contractors Revere and Byers are raising their prices for howitzers.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Encloses Letter from Matthias Slough; Requests Information about Treasury Employees
Encloses letter from Matthias Slough and requests opinion. Reports having no information about the Secretary of Treasury's employment of Williams and Clement Biddle, and is unacquainted with their …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Encloses Contract with John Morgan to Build Frigate
Encloses copy of contract with John Morgan, who has left for Charleston to build the frigate.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Encloses Contract for Rations
Encloses contract with Mr. South and Mr. Earnest for rations.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Employment of Thomas Rouse as Quarter Man on Frigate to be built at Baltimore
Knox informs Captain Thomas Truxton that he will employ Thomas Rouse as a quarter man on the frigate to be built at Baltimore for $2 per day.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDiscussion of Cannon Contracts
According to request, forwards information about cannons ordered, with notes on each contract. Announces that each party has agreed to the contract. Notes acknowledgment of the Secretary of the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Discusses Procedure for the Purchase of Gunpowder
Discusses military accounts with office agent for the purchase of gunpowder
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Discusses Pack Horses; Encloses Returns
Refers to request for pack horses by General Wayne. Explains estimates with potential casualties and savages. Discusses use of horses. Encloses general returns.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Directs Incident with Morgantown Jailer to the Department of State
Received letter from supervisor of Maryland about expense of jail guard at Morgantown. Suggests that such matters fall under the Department of State rather than the War Department. Will check on the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Directions from Knox to Humphreys on contracting with carpenters for construction of building for making the moulds
Knox instructs Humphreys to immediately execute plan for construction of a building for making ship moulds. Engage with the cheapest price in mind and start procurement of materials.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDimensions of the Timber and Planks for the Frigates from Joshua Humphreys
"Dimensions of the Timber and Planks for the Frigates."
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDimensions of Masts, Yards, and Spars for 36 Gun Frigates
Henry Knox provides to Tench Cox a copy of the dimensions of masts and spars for a 44 gun frigate that was previously sent to the Secretary of the Treasury on 26 June 1794.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDimensions of masts, yards and spars for 44 and 36 gun frigates
Knox forwards to Tench Coxe the dimensions of the masts, spars and yards of the 36 gun frigates.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDimensions of masts and spars for 44 and 36 gun frigates
In answer to request of 15 July, Knox provides dimensions of spars and masts for 36 and 44 gun ships. Reported that for the 36 gun ships, would be a little inferior to that of 44 gun, but it seems …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDeparture of Col. Nichols
Announces departure of Col. Francis Nichols to provide aid to the Pennsylvania divisions of the militia army. Requests directions for his brother Col. W. Nichols.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Delivery of Continental Stores
Transportation and delivery of goods discussed.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Corrects Cannonball Dimensions for Secretary of Treasury
Refers to previous communication about models of cannonball, correcting errors made by clerk copied into a letter to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Copy of Captain Silas Talbot Oath of Allegiance sworn before James Wilson.
Oath of allegiance by Captain Silas Talbot, sworn by James Wilson. Talbot would go on to command the USS Constitution.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToContract for 1795 Provisions
Encloses contract for provisions for 1795 for Fort Washington and Pittsburgh. Requests feedback or orders and information about additional orders of flour and bread. Suggestions about money on treaty.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Construction of temporary buildings for workmen; management of accounts; Joshua Humphreys and John Morgan
Temporary buildings for the workmen, sanctioned by the superintedent, should be executed immediately. Discusses management of accounts with Treasury Department. Informs that Joshua Humphreys will …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCompensation for Cost of Arms
Assurances of following directions given by Hodgdon, cost of arms procured noted.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Communication with Mr. Gate about Transactions
Encloses letter from supervisor in Maryland stating that the duties of the Treasury and War Departments were committed to him in April. Reports that the business of fortification and militia purchases …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
