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Request to prove 8 inch howitzers from Boston
Francis DaCosta requested to prove six 8 inch howitzers lately received from Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to pay Lt Jonathan Taylor for the recruiting service
David Henley makes payment of $400 to Lt Jonathan Taylor for money for the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to pay James McHenry
Parkison requests that Simmons pay James McHenry $30 for Parkison's pay for month of April.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request to Notify Freeman of Vouchers
McCall enclosed vouchers for Freeman, but Freeman's travel to Fort Wilkinson from Philadelphia might cause him to miss the receipt of the vouchers. McCall expressed anxiety regarding reimbursement …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to Not Pay Wages and Rations Due Lieut. Geoff
late Lieut. of Constellation was arrested on two counts of debt, and made oath to Sterrett that he could retain as much of his pay was necessary to settle debts. Lately released on good behavior by …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to let Mr Hollenbach go out of town without signing the deed
Request to Samuel Hodgdon to let a Mr Hollenbach go forth without signing the deed. Hollenbach says he can put settlers on the lands. There is a concern about getting the right kind of settlers on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to keep Jonathan Shattuck borne upon ship's books as a Marine
Directs Captain John Barry to keep Jonathan Shattuck on ship's books as a Marine.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to Forward Letter
Requests enclosed letter relating to the removal of his sister from Yellow Springs be forwarded to Dr. Stafford; mentions that post boys no longer carry letters, which may be an allusion to the fever.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request to examine vessel "Two Friends" for fitness as vessel of war
Request to examine vessel "Two Friends" for fitness as vessel of war. Examine mast, rigging; determine number of guns she can carry. State the alterations, repairs and articles required to fill her …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to Examine Pay Rolls
Letter, discusses pay of Rowland Jones.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to examine cannon of ship Delaware commanded by Stephen Decatur
Request to examine and prove suitable 9 pound cannon aboard Stephen Decatur's ship "Delaware."
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to dispose of unnecessary property; rent of Mr. Morris's building
After review of public stores at the Navy Yard at Gosport, requests that 18 foot boat and yoke of oxen be disposed. Also inform of compensation expected for rent of property used for ship yard clerk's …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to deliver worst of the old muskets to the Secretary of Navy
The Secretary at War authorizes the transfer of 700 of "the worst of the old muskets now in store" to the Navy, to be valued by Mr. Nicholson and charged to Tench Francis, purveyor. On the same …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to deliver twelve pound shot to Captain Barry
The War Office requests that Major Tousard provide cannon shot to Captain John Barry of the frigate United States.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to Deliver Swords
Request to deliver swords to G. Taylors company in the provisional army. Additional supplies to be delivered as well.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request to deliver sundry items to Tench Francis Purveyor for use of Navy Department
McHenry requests that Harris provide a purveyor forty knapsacks and forty cartouche boxes for the Navy Department. Also McHenry wants a return listing all the articles the purveyor has received so …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequest to Deliver
Letter, directs public buildings and property at Portland to be delivered to Captain Amos Stoddert.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
