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Requests Defense of US Merchant Ships against French
06/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedOutlines clerkship duties. Refers to bills of direct tax and to authorize defense of US merchant ships against the French.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requests Confidential Opinion of Arrangements
08/28/1798 Autograph Draft LetterRefers to previous communications. Requests opinion about proposed arrangement. Requests confidentiality.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requests Careful Communication and Explanation
08/06/1798 Autograph Draft Letter SignedEncloses explanation. Requests careful communication, not in writing.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requests Attention to Forthcoming Report of British Forces
07/20/1798 Autograph Draft LetterEncloses letter. Promises to write a full report of the British forces. Requests earliest attention.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requests Articles for Different Ships at Different Posts
09/24/1798 LetterbookLists articles needed for various ships ad different ports.
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 Articles for Cutters to Go to Sea
09/13/1798 LetterbookMr. Humphreys reports that 2 cutters are not ready to go to sea for want of supplies. Requests order for needed articles.
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 Appointment as a Navy Surgeon
05/29/1798 Autograph Letter SignedReynolds wants to obtain a place as a surgeon on board one of the armed ships of the United States. Even though he is not personally acquainted with Thomas Evans, he has been recommended by gentlemen …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Requesting Pay for Six Months as Clerk of the Navy Yard
10/06/1798 Autograph Letter / Autograph Document SignedRequesting pay for his previous six months as clerk of the Navy Yard to be sent by the return post.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Requesting information on public opinion
03/24/1798 Autograph Letter SignedRequesting information on public opinion - particularly from merchants - concerning the foreign policy of the United States, especially in light of hostility from France.
James McHenry Papers
Requesting a Warrant for $11,269
12/12/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyIn order to pay drafts from the Quartermaster General and Major Isaac Craig, Hodgdon requests a warrant for $11,269.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requested Warrrant to Pay Drafts of the Quartermasters Department
02/21/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for warrant re Quarter Master's drafts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requested Warrant for $4688
11/24/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests a warrant to pay seven bills drawn on him by the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requested Warrant for $3,500
10/25/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests a warrant so that he can discharge his acceptances of five bills drawn by the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requested Warrant Charged to the Quartermaster General
06/19/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests a warrant to discharge several accepted drafts and to settle three accounts in the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requested Supplies
08/21/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSargent requests additional supplies, including loaf sugar, port brandy, and coffee.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Requested Receipt is Enclosed
09/28/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed is the requested receipt to be annexed to the warrant that covers the check on the Bank of the United States charged to the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requested Estimate Enclosed
06/20/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed is the requested estimate made according to the Act authorizing the purchase.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requested Drafts Charged to the Quartermaster General
04/14/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests a warrant to enable him to discharge accepted drafts, charged as usual to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Request to the constructor in Baltimore David Stodder for a statement as to principal causes of delay in frigate construction
01/23/1798 LetterbookThe letter directs the David Stodder, naval constructor at Baltimore to provide explanations for delays in completing ship building beyond the periods when she expected to have been finished. Lose no …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to Suspend Pay of Lieut. Triplett Until Account Settled
08/31/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCharge due Lieut. Triplett that Garretson believed was more than the pay and rations due him for his time on board the USS Constellation. Garretson requested that Simmons not pay Triplett until …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Request to Ship 12 Pounders to Philadelphia for Capt. John Barry
04/04/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentCaptain 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.
Printed Versions 
Request to send materials from Baltimore ship yard to Secretary of Treasury for use of ship Adriana
06/02/1798 LetterbookCaptain Thomas Cole, ship yard clerk at Baltimore is to send materials to Secretary of Treasury that may be used for ship Adrianna; keep accurate account of articles and transmit to War Office.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to Sail to New York
05/28/1798 Autograph Letter SignedInquiry on Barry's ability to mount sufficient guns to sail safely to New York and return to Delaware in two days time. Request for list of required articles.
Charles Roberts Autograph Collection
Request to repair defects on frigate United States
03/26/1798 LetterbookRequest that Humphreys have the defects on board frigate United States repaired in a short time and will as little expense 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- No image
Request to Purchase Surveys of Port and Harbour of New York
12/26/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentCaptain 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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