Collection
42,880 items

Requests Reimbursement for Dr. Gillaspry
03/23/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, requires draft from the Bank of the United States for purchase of gilt swords.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Requests Receipt for Packets and Vouchers
09/29/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses letter of John Wilkins with abstract and vouchers.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Requests Purchase of Articles for Western Galleys be Delivered to Samuel Hodgdon
02/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDirects the purchase of articles for the construction of galleys on the Western Waters. Requests items be sent to Samuel Hodgon for transportation to Pittsburgh.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, Aug 26, 1799-Oct 22, 1800.
Requests Payment to Benjamin Hawkins
09/17/1798 LetterbookEncloses bill for Colonel Benjamin Hawkins.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Requests Orders to Lift Goods from French Schooner
07/10/1798 LetterbookReports the French prize being cleared of crew and the process of possession. Requests orders for the Fort to receive the ship's goods and prepare the schooner for a cruise.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Orders for Timber at Fort Mifflin
07/19/1798 LetterbookReports use of live oak timber at the Fort. Requests orders to the commanding officer to protect the lumber.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Orders for Muskets for Mr. Nicholson
08/06/1798 LetterbookRefers to offer to take old muskets. Requests official orders from Mr. Nicholson.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Orders for Cannon Powder
09/15/1798 LetterbookRequests order for delivery of cannon powder to James Watson to prove guns.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Order for Further Supplies
02/28/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, requests order for further supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requests Opinion
01/26/1798 Autograph Draft LetterRequests opinion and assistance on a written paper.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requests Naval Stores for Vessels on Lake Erie
05/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of the Treasury requests the purchase of naval stores for vessels on Lake Erie. Requests delivery to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, Aug 26, 1799-Oct 22, 1800.
Requests Muskets and and Pistols for Ships Montesuma and Baltimore
07/23/1798 LetterbookReports that the ships Montesuma and Baltimore are nearly ready for sea. Requests muskets and pistols.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Loan of Marine Regiment and Tents for the Navy
08/13/1798 LetterbookRequests loan of Marine regiment under Major Burrows for the Navy Department and tents.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests List of Nominations for the President
12/28/1798 Autograph Draft LetterThe President has requested a list of nominations for observations from the department heads. Smith's name will stand. Has heard nothing from General Pinckney about a military school. Seeks …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requests List of Names and Ranks
06/20/1798 LetterbookRequests list of names and ranks in the Navy as soon as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests invoice of the public clothing
11/26/1798 LetterbookRequests the invoice of the public clothing; also thanks Hodgdon for advancing money to a particular individual.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Requests Instructions for Department Funds; Recommends Captain Hawker
06/01/1798 Autograph Letter fragment signedRequests information about departmental funds. Refers to recommendation of Captain Hawker for the navy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requests Instructions and Regulations for Mr. Mentges at Fort Mifflin
05/26/1798 LetterbookAppeals to higher authority to obtain a more specific delineation of responsibilities between himself as commandment and agent Mr. Mentges. Questions fortifications on Mud Island and the appointment …
Lewis Tousard Letterbook
Requests Information about Jurisdiction of Fortifications Protecting New York City
10/31/1798 LetterbookRefers to a legislative act directing money for fortifications to defend New York City, and to correspondence between the President, Governor Jay, and General Hamilton. Discusses delineation between …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Info about Bank of Baltimore Stocks; Reports Son's Army Activity
06/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to previous purchase of stock with the Bank of Baltimore. Reports that son George is not as anxious to quit the army because of the change in his seniors, although it remains difficult.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requests for Issue of Arms, Accoutrements, Tools, & Ammunition to Spring Garden Troops
06/30/1798 Document SignedIn two separate documents, McHenry first orders (on May 31) the outfitting of Capt. Edward Miller's detachment, then follows up (on June 30) with a request that Harris deliver to Capt. Edward Miller …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Requests Examination of 4th Quarter Accounts to Guard against Deficiencies
06/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses remarks made at the Treasury regarding deficiencies in the vouchers of the Accountant of the War Department.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Requests Enclosed Letters be Sealed and Delivered
03/28/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses letter to be transmuted to Eli Elmer in order that postage will not have to be paid by Stagg.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Requests Delivery of Copper to Captain Gill
08/13/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHarris asked to deliver copper to Captain Gill for the use of the Navy Department, to be charged to Tench Francis.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Requests Delivery
02/20/1798 Autograph Letter fragmentInstructs delivery.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
