Collection
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Transport and Delivery of Stores
Mentions shot sent with the teamster and price for hauling shot, balls, and shells.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Transport and Delivery of Stores
[Assumed to be Hodgdon's] letter of [20-29th?] of June for the Sloop Herald with case and shot and sundry hospital stores has been received, together with the articles which are delivered to their …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Transmits Correspondence with Mr. Ridgley
Transmits letter from Mr. Ridgley of Hampton, near Baltimore, one of the wealthiest men in the state. Refers to a previous encounter without a response.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Transferring Troops from the Islands to West Point
Because of the inconvenience of adding new barracks to Bedlows Island and Oyster Island, McHenry suggests re-locating the troops on these islands to West Point pending the construction of permanent …
Alexander Hamilton PapersTransfer of records
Simmons transfers records and accounts pertaining to the Navy Department to the Accountant of the Navy.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Transaction with Robert Bird about Potential Purchase
Refers to letter received from Robert Bird of the House of Bird Lawyers and Bank of London regarding the arrival of a shipment in New York which he hopes to sell to the government. Bird believes that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Training Byers' Replacement, Etc.
McHenry expresses regret over Byers' intention to retire. He discusses the training that will be required for Byers' replacement. The inventory of effects must be taken in his presence and sworn to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirTools Wanted at Pittsburgh & Knoxville
Enclosed are lists of tools wanted at Pittsburgh and Knoxville, noting those that are in the public store and those that must be purchased.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Tools From New London, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon assures Perkins that despite difficulties and expense the tools from New London should arrive shortly.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.To What Extent Has This Order been Complied With
Enclosed is a list of military stores that have been ordered to Boston. Fox wants to know the extent to which this order has been complied with.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three Wagons Engaged for Transportation
Hodgdon asks Wilkinson not to forward the public load at Wetmore's until further notice. He has engaged three wagons for that purpose which should arrive soon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Three Pound Shot to Prove Howitzers
Harris is asked to deliver twelve three-pound shot to prove howitzers for the Frigate "Constellation" to Captain Thomas Truxton.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionThree Pound Howitzers for Captain Truxton
Harris is directed to deliver ten brass three-ton howitzers to Captain Truxton.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayThree Bills of Exchange in Favor of Jasper Whitstone
Guion informs McHenry that he has drawn three bills of exchange on the Department of War to be paid to Whitstone for one thousand dollars. One of these bills is enclosed with the letter.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Thousand Are Dead Around Me
Along with several supply matters, Hodgdon discusses the havoc that the fever has caused in Philadelphia, resulting in thousands of deaths.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Thompson Is Indeed Dead, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon confirms Thompson's death but hopes that Fenno's prospects of a return to good health are favorable.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Thompson Added to Pay Rolls, Pay Received
Dayton has added Thomas Thompson, a deserter who turned himself in, to the pay rolls. Dayton also notes that he has received his pay and subsistence for June and July from Nicholas Fish.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thomas Rowland as Surgeon for the Ship "Baltimore"
Coulter recommends Thomas Rowland as surgeon for the ship "Baltimore." While engaged with Coulter in the practice of medicine, Rowland demonstrated diligence, tenderness, and attention to the sick …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionTheodolite to DeLeyritz & Clothing to Shoemaker
The theodolite is to be delivered to Alexis De Leyritz and the clothing is to be delivered to Lt. [Peter] Shoemaker.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.The Value of the Worst of the Old Muskets
Harris is asked to deliver seven hundred of the worst of the old muskets now in store to the Secretary of the Navy so that they can be valued by Mr. Nicholson and charged to Tench Francis, Purveyor.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionThe Sun Begins to Shine
McHenry informs Hamilton that he has received the President's letter with the commissions for the three generals.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Small Trunk with Due Bills, Etc.
At Niagara Town Mr. Williams took charge of Edward Day's baggage which contains the small trunk with the due bills. Those issued to James Caldwell will be faitfully transmitted by special messenger if …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Sheriff Will Keep a Sharp Lookout for Phillips, Etc.
Anderson has agreed that since Henderson is well recommended, he will take the load on Thursday and will be paid enough to provide sufficient security for the safe delivery of the goods. The Sheriff …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Secretary's Son Lies Dangerously Ill, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon notes that McHenry's eldest son is dangerously ill at Trenton and McHenry's own ill health retards the business of the War Office.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.The Request of Mr. Wharton
Hamilton discusses the request of Mr. Wharton for a position in the military establishment but doubts that there is anything available with regard to employment as a Clerk or secretary to a general …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
