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Regarding monies due to deserters
Informs Nehemiah Freeman that the Secretary at War has directed that monies due to deserters be applied as contingent funds at West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding mistakes in the casting of kentledge
Pickering laments that the kentledge cast by Mr Fauch turned out faulty. Discusses the contract and models and asks that Talbot prepare a detailed examination of the matter and report minutely.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding disbursement of funds
Provides detailed instructions to Lt. Nehemiah Freeman regarding the disbursement of funds to be received from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding disbursed payments
Informs Capt. Kalteisen that Daniel Stevens will disburse payment for himself, his recruits, Lt. Williams, Ensign Torrans, and Doctor Gillaspy.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding deviations from frigate design, transom, live oak
Letter from Secretary of War Pickering, discusses alternations in frigate design at New York. Discusses requisiton of live oak intended for the wing transom. Discusses whether it is fit for this …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding deviations from frigate design and settling disputes within the Navy Yard
Captains of the frigates, acting as superintendents, are to ensure that Naval Constructors build the frigates according to the specifications. Any deviations to design must be reported to the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding deviations from frigate design
Pickering receiving reports that person sent from Philadelphia to render assistance has been rendered uneasy in his situation. Refers to the application of timbers. Pickering outlines policy regarding …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding delinquint accounts
Informs Capt. Rucastle that his accounts are delinquent. Directs that vouchers be forwarded to the Accountant's Office for settlement.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding delinquint accounts
Notifies Capt. Jonas Snowden that his accounts are delinquent and failure to make immediate adjustment will result in legal action.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding debt and record keeping
Informs George Fleming of the extent of his debt and urges better record keeping.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Colonel James Hackett's letter on the dimensions of transom, quality of timbers
Humphreys discusses letters from James Hackett, Naval constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Discusses the size of the frigate transom, dimensions of beams and the matter of defective timber.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding certain claims
Informs David Allison that his claims require further explanation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Captain Samuel Nicholson request to draw rations at Boston
Pickering denies Captain Nicholson's request to draw rations on the grounds that there is no commissary to supply one officer and none of the other officers draw rations at present.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Book of Regulations in British Navy
Pickering informs Captain Nicholson, who evidently borrowed the Book of Regulations for the British Navy, that he would like it returned when the time approaches for manning 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 ToReferring the accounts of Major Rivardi
Refers the accounts of Major Rivardi to the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Referring case of Edwin Harris
Refers the case of Ensign Edwin Harris to the Secretary at War for action. Simmons' records reflect that Harris solicited payments from various paymasters in an attempt to collect money in excess of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Recruitment at Governor's Island
Conveys the Secretary at War's concern about recruiting men into service from Governor's Island. Directs Major Tousard to supervise Lt. Dayton's efforts in that regard.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Received receipts rolls
Confirms receipt of Lt. Nehemiah Freeman's receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipts Received
Informs Gorham that the office has received his enclosed receipts for Gibbs, Claghorn, and Nicholson.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipts of Thomas Holt
Informs Edward Carrington that the receipts of Thomas Holt have been received at the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipts from Augusta De Grasse
Informs Daniel Stevens that the receipts from Augusta De Grasse have been passed to his credit. Simmons also asks that Stevens state his account with the Accountant's Office for the purposes of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt rolls received
Informs Kensey Johns that the receipt rolls he made to the detachment of militia commanded by Capt. John Stockton has been received.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt rolls received
Confirms the successful delivery of receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt rolls received
Confirms the successful delivery of receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt rolls received
Informs Capt. Heth that his receipt rolls have been received.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
