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Return of articles delivered for use of the navy
Return of articles delivered for use of navy. Includes tents, port fires, swords, cartridges.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of all publick buildings at Springfield Massachusetts with their dimentions and estimated values.
Lists size and value of public buildings in Springfield, Massachusetts.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Return of [Cherokee Indian] Talk
Returns duplicate of "talk" [presumably a missive to be sent to the Cherokee, which had earlier been sent to Adams for approval]. Congratulates McHenry upon his recovery from illness.
John Adams PapersReturn from the Navy Yard at Boston
Enclosed is the return from the Navy Yard at Boston for the months of November and December 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return for the Boston Navy Yard for March
Gibbs notes that there is live oak timber and white oak ship timber in his March return that was not listed in previous returns. In clearing out the dock this timber was discovered under the mud. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return for Stores Received and Delivered
In addition to apologizing for past mistakes in his returns, Bryant encloses his return for stores received and delivered for the first quarter of 1798. Each bar of lead has been weighed and the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return for December 1797
"I have herein enclosed you my return for the month of December."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Responsibility for Clothing Apprentices, Etc.
Ames inquires as to whether clothing for the apprentices is to be considered articles for the factory and therefore to be procured by Colonel Williams or is it his duty to procure it agreeable to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Response to Wikinson's complaints
Candidly addresses various complaints made by General James Wilkinson.
James McHenry PapersResponse to Questions about Cash Advances for Officers
Responds to questions about cash allowances to officers, hoping to augment the potential service of the US army. Plans to submit names to heads of departments and the attorney general.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Response to Information that Inferior Muskets Distributed
Hodgdon responds to Williams' letter stating the that muskets delivered are not the same as the pattern muskets examined and approved by Hodgdon and the Secretary of War. He asks Williams to write …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Response to an idea from the Treasury Secretary
Thanks the Treasury Secretary for a note that suggested a particular idea (unstated in this letter); confirms that he believes the Secretary's idea to be correct.
James McHenry PapersResponse to a Claim
A member of Capt. Morris's company was enlisted by Capt. Gamble and has submitted a claim for four dollars. If found just, that amount should be transmitted as well as some blank muster and pay rolls.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Responding to General Wilkinson's Requisition
Craig has authority from the Quartermaster General to direct Hodgdon to send forward the articles enumerated in General Wilkinson's requisition. The QMG expects to set out for the seat of government …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Responding to Captain Burton's Inquiry
Hodgdon requests a directive in response to Capt. Burton's desire to turn in the property of the United States and draw arms and accoutrements for whole.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Resolving Mr. Perkins' Situation
Mr. Perkins is at a loss as to whether to proceed to his post or wait to procure the men expected to be picked up in Philadelphia. He does not want wait too much longer as winter weather approaches.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Resolves of the Cincinnati Troop of Horse
Expresses at greater length the sentiments sent in the secretary's cover letter, expressing outrage at the French, support for the president, and resolution to place the company at the disposal of the …
John Adams PapersResolution of Relative Rank Issue; Threat of Resignation Over Implication in Supposed Intrigues
Notifies Adams that he will follow the president's prescriptions for assignments of relative rank for Generals Knox, Pinckney and Hamilton, dating their commissions in that order. Expresses shock at …
John Adams PapersRequisite for the Frigate at Portsmouth Destined for Algiers
The following are required for the frigate at Portsmouth destined for Algiers: one ensign jack and pendant, American; one ensign and pendant, Spanish; one ensign and pendant, British; one ensign and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requires Signed Receipt to Pay Money Due
It is not proper to remit the small sum requested because no one is authorized to sign the receipt, unless he has a friend there who can sign. In that case, the money will be paid to his order. If no …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Silversmith; Lists Licensed Traders
Encloses proposal by Col. Hawkins to establish a silversmith at the post. Reports process of building his own accommodations. Refers to case of insubordination and frays between Indians and soldiers. …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Requests Service for Campbell Smith and Major Cushing
Refers to Lieut. Campbell Smith, who has permission to visit his relatives in Baltimore. Requests information on his return and the service of Major Cushing. Has sent money.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Return of Flag Used by Washington
Considers McHenry an old friend, and hopes to see him soon along with Mrs. McHenry and their family. Refers to a color staff used by her grandfather either in the Revolutionary War or the French war, …
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