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Compensation for the sorting, security and transportation of frigate timber to Corlear's Hook in New York Harbor
Discusses compensation of accounting, provide security, and transporting timbers to another location, Corlear's Hook, in New York Harbor. Allowance is $400. Instructions will be furnished by Josiah …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCompensation as Assistant Engineer
Requests that De Leyritz state his account for compensation as assistant engineer up to December 31, 1795.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Comparison of schooner invoice of frigate timbers requires some alterations
By order of the Secretary of War, Josiah Fox notes that by comparing the invoice of the cargo of schooner carrying frigate timbers, he must make some alterations
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToComments on Indian Affairs, Rights of Choctaws
Discusses relationship between the Choctaw Nation and the US. Reports poor health. Expresses hopes for Six Nations and navigation rights on the Mississippi. Instructs on use of beads from Indian …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Claim of P.H. Perrault
Writes the Secretary of War with the opinion that the claim of P.H. Perrault, temporary engineer at Charleston, is inadmissible.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claim of Josiah Long
Writes of an examination of the petitions and papers relative to the claim of Josiah Long as a soldier in a South Carolina regiment. Concludes that the claim was not properly filed according to the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Circular Letter from the War Office to the Constructors of 44-gun Frigates on use of copper bolts
Pickering informs the naval constructors of 44 gun frigates that lower fullocks to the floor timbers to be secured with copper bolts instead of iron; and lower bolts of the middle fullocks will also …
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 the Constructors of 44-gun Frigates
Copper bolts used to secure lower fullocks to the floor timbers instead of iron because of the possibility of corrosion from bilge water.
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 Naval Constructors and Superintendents on mast and spar of frigates
Pickering announces that the naval constructor and captain [superintendent] will have liberty to mast and spar their own ship according to the best of their judgments.
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 Naval Agents Ordering a Stop to the Reduction of Copper Bolts
Pickering orders that the reducing of copper bolts be stopped. He asks for an accounting of copper bolt reduction in the past from the respective naval agents.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCharges by Henry Glen for Storage
Concerning a charge that U.S. Congressman Henry Glen of New York made against the United States for storing military stores.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Changes to the War Accountant's Office
Agrees with Tracy, a Representative from Connecticut, who suggested that the business of the office needed alterations, which Simmons argues requires the interposition of Congress.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Bounties Due to Soldiers
Requests from West Point's Col. Rochefontaine the names of the soldiers who have bounties due to them. Briefly discusses the duties of the Paymaster, Nehemiah Freeman.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Bernhardt Hudson Account
Informs the Supervisor of Military Stores that Barnhardt Hudson - military storekeeper - has transmitted an account to the office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Assessment of Dispute Between Georgia & Creek Indians
Weighs the arguments of those who believe that the serious situation on the Georgia border could escalate into war, and believe that either further negotiations or a show of strength via …
John Adams PapersArticles Necessary to Complete Frigate for Mediterranean Service
The following articles by the report of Captain Cathcart will be necessary to complete and equip the frigate building for the Mediterranean Service.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAdvances for the Indian Trade
Respecting the advance to be laid on the goods destined for the Indian trade, McHenry's directions are that only one-third of the cost of the goods be added, which should equal the expense of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirAccurate Accounting of the Indian Trade
In order to provide an accurate accounting of the Indian trade, McHenry directs Byers to provide him a copy of his day-book which should contain all invoices of goods received for the Indian trade, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirAccounts Settled
Informs William Cox that his accounts have been settled in the office, leaving a balance in his favor of 36 dollars.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Accounts of the Trading Houses with the Indian Tribes
Enclosed are forms established by the Treasury Department for the governing of agents or factors in keeping their accounts, specifically those appointed under the Act of Congress entitled "An act for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirAccounts of David Thompson and Yelverton Peyton
War Accountant transmits to the Paymaster General the accounts of David Thompson and Yelverton Peyton up to the time each arrived in Pittsburgh with their recruits.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account Received
Informs Chester that the War Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing his account as Agent of the War Department.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of Lt. Nanning Vischer
Discusses the account of Lieutenant Nanning J. Vischer with the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of Lieutenant Lee
Encloses to the Secretary of War the account of Lt. Lee in Pennsylvania.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of Isidore Stouf
Informs the Secretary of War that Isidore Stouf - temporary engineer at Savannah - has transmitted his account for pay to the office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
