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Circular Letter from the War Office to Naval Constructors regarding errors in timber
Regarding errors in the providing of timber, request that naval constructors document on a chart which timbers had arrived in each ship yard and what timbers were still wanting. This information to be …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCircular Letter from the War Office to Constructors of 44-gun Frigates
Reference to the 3d futtocks; shortening to give scarph to the gun ports and to provide for scuppers. Refers to fitting of timbers. Refers to the fitting of the futtocks and regulation of the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCircular Letter from Secretary at War to Naval Agents on the use of live oak, deadwood and white oak for frigate construction
There is a question on whether enough live oak could be obtained for frigate construction. It is now found that enough live oak may possibly be obtained. Therefore the white oak prepared should be …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCharges for blankets and shoes
Informs Lt. McClallen that Nicholas Fish will pay him. Also informs McClallen that charges for blankets and shoes cannot be made on paymaster accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certifies bounty entitlement
Certifies that Jacob Johnson of the 5th Maryland Regiment and George Johnson and Patrick Mooney of the Sixth Maryland Regiment were killed in action on 16 August 1780. As such, the administrators of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certifies accounts of Major Lloyd
Certifies the accounts of Major Richard Lloyd as agent to General Moses Hazen's Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Bounty lands for Ensign Muller
Certifies that Ensign Jeremiah Muller, of Capt. Windell's company in the New York regiment, is entitled to certain bounty lands.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Balance of the Georgia militia
Encloses to the War Secretary the estimate of the pay and forage of the militia of the state of Georgia. Concludes that there is a balance to be remitted of 22,505 dollars in order to satisfy the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Arrival of copper for use of frigate construction at New York
Pickering informs John Blagge, Naval Agent at New York, that a load of copper from Liverpool is arriving on the Ship Neptune. Articles are destined for frigate building.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Josiah Fox as temporary assistant naval constructor of frigate at Norfolk
While Mr Morgan had been considered as constructor at Norfolk, he remains in Georgia overseeing the cutting of live oak. Therefore, Pickering appoints Fox as temporary assistant naval constructor at …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAdvance pay from Nicholas Fish
Informs John Lynch that he will receive advance pay from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Acknowledgement and appreciation for book on "The Elements and Practice of Rigging, Seamanship, and Naval Tactics."
Pickering expresses thanks to Mr Raymond for sending a 2 volume set on the "The Elements and Practice of Rigging, Seamanship, and Naval Tactics." Pickering notes that since the marine of the United …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAccounts rendered to the office
Writes the Treasurer of the United States that, according to the Treasurer's instructions, accounts have been rendered to the office by Samuel Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Accounts of Captain Price
Informs the War Secretary of the accounts of Capt. Benjamin Price in respect to pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Accounts and Certificates
Discusses various accounts and certificates. Mentions Captain Tinsley and Colonel Carrington. Major Roberts has an order for $115 to be paid to his wife, but a certificate is needed to indicate …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account settled
Informs the surgeon's mate at Governor's Island in New York that the office has settled his account for pay and forage.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of a recently-freed private
Certifies that John Connor, a private in Capt. Porter's company of artillery, appears to have been enlisted on June 9, 1792. Confirms that he has settled in full for pay from the War Department …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account information
Informs Lt. Nanning Vischer that he has been charged on accounts rendered by the Paymaster General
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account information
Informs David Ames in Springfield that upon examining his account, the office has discovered an over-payment made to Jonathan Packard.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account information
Acknowledges the receipt of Ensign Thompson's letter enclosing muster rolls, recruiting accounts, accounts current, and vouchers. Proceeds to inform him of the deductions made to his account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account information
Informs Capt. Tilton that his account current was handed to him for examination by the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Acceptance of position and commencement of duties as clerk of Boston ship yard and matters of pay
There is a question as to timing of Gibbs acceptance of his position as clerk of the ship yard and the commencement of pay. Pay to be $750 per year. Discusses the manner of paying public servants. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToA Drawing Board for Mr. Fox
Mr. Fox, who is making drafts for the frigate building at Philadelphia, is in want of a drawing board. Mr. Fox will visit Hodgdon's store to select the board that best fits his needs.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayVouchers, Muster Rolls, and Pay Rolls Received
Informs Fleming that the War Accountant's Office has received from the Secretary of War vouchers, muster rolls, and pay rolls for West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
