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Suspension of Treaty with Cherokee Indian Nation
08/27/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Treaty negotiations suspended due to the loss of Alfred Moore and John Steele as commissioners who took part in the talks. Appointment of Thomas Butler to assist Walton in renewal of negotiations. …
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Supplies for the Frigate "Constitution'
04/09/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hodgdon provides a detailed request for the supplies to be sent to the frigate "Constitution" docked at Boston.
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Suggested Improvements to Fort Mifflin and Military
02/27/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry advised that money should be expended to improve fortifications both on the coast and on the western frontier and a full time military was required to maintain the quality of safety required …
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State of Barracks on Governor's, Bedlam's, and Ellis Islands
10/19/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton reported the repairs and buildings needed for winter accommodations for troops on the three island in New York Harbor.
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Speech to the Oneida Nation on Land Purchase
03/05/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Jay promised treaty with President for the purchase of land, with exceptional use of certain areas by the Oneida Indians. Indian families are to be allowed to live on the aforementioned land.
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Sloop of War Armed with Negros to Land
06/28/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Negros on board several ships of war perceived as dangerous and mutinous. Toussard requested help from Capt. Stephen Decateur, planned to observe movements.
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Shipment of Supplies on Sloop "Patience"
09/04/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Letter, discusses articles of military clothing that have gone unaccounted for in shipment and the current captain of the sloop transporting the supplies disavows any knowledge of their presence. …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Shipment of Supplies and Quality
09/01/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Henry acknowledged receipt of notification that supplies for his company were en route. Noted the quality of supplies received in previous order were of the worst possible condition.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Ship Building Locations, Charges of Major David Stodder
05/22/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Truxton (Truxtun) noted that Stodder made improvements to the shape of ships bow, but his accounts were in question. He also stated the cost of building Southward of Philadelphia would cost more than …
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Second Attempt to Grant Habersham Payment for Salary Advance He Gave Hawkins
02/25/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
"At sight of this, my second exchange, first of the same tenor and date not paid, pay to Major John Habersham, or to his order, one thousand dollars for the like sum advanced me for my sallary, due to …
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Rules on Providing Furniture to Commissioned Officers on Ships of War
01/20/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Received letter requesting articles, supplies, and furniture for Capt. Nicholson's ship. Due to regulations, no other ship was allowed additional furniture or requested items, therefore Capt. …
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Results from Assisting Generals Hamilton and Pinckney in Officer Appointments
12/13/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reorganization of states into military districts deemed unnecessary. Recruiting practices discussed with urgency, Washington advised preparation for war so as to be ready for possible engagements …
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Request to Ship 12 Pounders to Philadelphia for Capt. John Barry
04/04/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Staats Morris will deliver twelve 12 pounders to the Sterrets; they are to ship them to Philadelphia to John Barry for the frigate United States.
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Request to Purchase Surveys of Port and Harbour of New York
12/26/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Hill former British officer offering surveys of New York City port and harbor for sale. Hamilton requested MacPherson to find out if the Sec. of War already procured the surveys.
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Request to Pay Workmen Employed to Repair the Ship, Ganges
05/04/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Willing & Francis are hired as agents to pay workmen and acquire supplies for the alterations and improvements on the ship Ganges.
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Request to Inspect Medical Supplies on the Ganges and the Hamburgh Packet
05/12/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Gillaspy is to inspect the medicine chests and instruments on the ships Ganges and Hamburgh Packet and report on their state. He should also get an estimate of medicine, instruments and hospital …
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Request to Furnish Articles and Forward to Silas Talbot and William Bartlett
09/24/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Request for powder, bayonets, cartouch boxes for the ship George Washington at Providence Rhode Island and the ship at Newbury Port, Massachusetts.
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Request to Forward Enclosed Letters to Commissioned Officers of the Ship Constitution
03/14/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Preparations for authorizing official navy under way. Officers to be appointed.
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Request to Examine Ship, Ganges, with Report on Status
04/28/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Carugurd and Donaldson are asked to examine the ship Ganges and report back on the age of the ship, the number of guns it can carry, the state of the hull, masts, yards, rigging, sails, and other …
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Request to Examine and Report on the Cannon Aboard the Delware
05/24/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry requests that DaCosta examine the nine pound cannon on the ship of war Delaware, commanded by Stephen Decatur, and prove the ones which are suitable for service. He should submit a report on …
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Request to Deliver Articles to Lt. Carmick for Ship of War Ganges
05/21/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harris is instructed to deliver goods to Lieutenant Carmick for the marines on board the ship of war Ganges.
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Request to Convey Instructions to Capt. Richard Dale
05/28/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The receipients are asked to engage a fast sailing pilot boat to convey instructions to Captain Richard Dale of the ship of war Ganges. If the Ganges has not passed Lewis Town, the pilot boat should …
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Request to Convey Enclosed Letter to Capt. Dale of the Ship, Ganges
06/12/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Dale and his ship the Ganges have been ordered to be at a certain location on the 12th. McHenry asks that Willing & Francis hire a pilot boat to deliver the enclosed letter to the Captain.
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Request to Appoint Captain Hamilton to Southern Vessel Under Capt.Talbot
09/03/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A. Hamilton requested that his relative Capt. Hamilton be assigned to a frigate that was ready for sea. A. Hamilton suggested Capt. Talbot's ship.
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Request for Status of Appointment to Navy
08/21/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Fearful that his letter was lost, Stoddert again recommended his relative for a position in the navy, despite his status as a foreigner.
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