Letterbook
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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons authorizes Kilty to pay Lt. Samuel Dyson at Fort Whetstonepoint.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons provides explanation of allowable expenses in pursuit of deserters.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Wentworth that the receipt of Edmund Quincy is in hand.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Smith that David Henley's receipt is in hand.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Claghorne to expect payment from Jonathan Jackson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons authorizes Jackson to pay the Constructor of the frigates in Boston, George Claghorn.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Captain Frye to expect payment from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from Josiah Fox to Samuel & Joseph Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore requesting estimate of additional frigate expenses for Congress
Josiah Fox asks Samuel & Joseph Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore, for estimate of additional expenses for completion of frigate Constellation for Congress in anticipation of request during …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from Felix St. Hilaire
A brief note from St. Hilaire, In French: A request to recover three men
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry
Hamilton forwards papers to McHenry. Hamilton also reimburses money lent to him by McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Instructions to General Wilkinson Concerning the Administration & Disposition of the Army
Gives instructions for General Wilkinson concerning the Army, including the following subjects: evacuating some frontier posts in order to fill others; the occupation of Spanish forts in Natchez and …
John Adams PapersInstructions to dispose of inferior materials intended for frigate construction
Naval Constructor Foreman Cheeseman instructed to dispose of inferior materials intended for frigate construction at New York.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInstructions for ship yard clerks
General instructions to ship yard clerks. Pay $500 per year.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToGoods to and from Savannah and Augusta
The Secretary of War has declared that until a permanent arrangement can be made for the transportation of goods to and from Augusta and Savannah, Price can employ the persons he mentioned in his …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirForwarding Expenditure Estimates for Posts Around Fort Washington, Pittsburgh & Delaware
Encloses expenditure estimates for posts dependent on Fort Washington, Pittsburgh & Detroit for September-November 1797.
John Wilkins LetterbookFelix D. St. Hilaire letter to Secretary at War
This is a cryptic message between St. Hilaire and McHenry that likely pertains to a covert shipment of arms and ammunition. St. Hilaire informs McHenry that legal prohibitions on the exportation of …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Expresses Concern about Indian Trade
Announces arrival from Savannah. Expresses concern for Indians at Colerain waiting for supplies under Colonel Hawkins. Fears for the Indian trade.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Expresses Concern about Condition of Colerain in His Absence
Upon his arrival, had found that Mr. J. Jordan, whom he had left in charge, had been absent 2 months. Expresses concern about the business transacted in that time. Writes about the arrival of factory …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Explanation of Wilkins' Land Deals & Request for Hodgdon to See That They Are Paid Off
Informs Hodgdon of other circumstances surrounding Wilkins' land deals, which he details (including certificates supposedly taken out by others in Wilkins' name). Asks Hodgdon to see that the …
John Wilkins LetterbookEstimated Cost for Making Various Stores
A ledger-like estimate for making stores, primarily ordnance.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Estimate on quantity of canvas required for sails for frigate building for the Dey of Algiers
From naval constructor Josiah Fox at the War Office. Enclosed is statement of canvas for sails required for frigate for Dey of Algiers from Josiah Fox, naval constructor.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToEstimate of Quartermaster Generals Expenses in 1797
Hodgdon provides a statement of the likely disbursement of sums by the Quarter Master's Department in 1797.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Estimate of expenses required to complete frigate United States
Josiah Fox, navy constructor, asks Francis, navy purser for estimate of expenses for completing frigate United States. Include costs of employing tradesmen. Intent is to estimate costs so that no …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToEstimate for cost of developing a navy yard and purchase of land in Georgia for live oak and red cedar cultivation
Estimate includes the cost of land within 15 or 20 miles of large city; wharf; mould; stores; blacksmith shop; sheds; annual supply of live oak and red cedar. Estimate of land to provide timber …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
