Collection
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Request to Attend to Returns for Rations Owed Hyde
Hyde believes he may have left a return for provisions and a ration order on Simmons' table and asks that Simmons complete the work for him if possible. He discusses popular opinion of Adams and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request that David Stodder naval constructor at Baltimore close accounts
Request that David Stodder naval constructor at Baltimore close accounts. Suggested that he may owe United States money for iron and nails. Refers to claim for use of old Smith's shop which he …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest Settlement for Lieutenant John Sanders, Frigate Constellation
Report from Captain Truxton, of the frigate Constellation, that John Saunders acted as Lieutenant to the marines on board from 1 September. Saunders requests settlement.
Letters Sent by the Accountant of the Navy Department, Sep 1798-May 1800. (RG45)Request on Behalf of Gassaway
Sprigg requests information about the accounts of the late Lt. Gassaway, on behalf of a relative of the deceased.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request from the Treasury to furnish for the Military various sized cannisters
Order from Treasury to have canisters manufactured to conform to the dimensions of various-sized howitzers from 3,4,6,9,12,18,24 to 32 pounders.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Washington's Attendance at Meeting to Discuss Officer Appointments & Other Military Necessities
Informs Washington that Adams cannot leave his wife's sickbed until it is absolutely necessary for him to meet Congress, and that he has authorized McHenry and the generals to decide the appointments …
John Adams PapersRequest for Vacation
Lieutenant Samuel Vance requests a short time of leave, after six years at work without relaxation.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Request for Transportation
Due to yellow fever, transportation is required for the baggage in order to move camp a safe distance from the city.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for tents for Secretary of Navy
James McHenry and Samuel Hodgdon request that John Harris deliver to the Secretary of Navy, a marquee, horseman's tents and common tents, to be be paid at full market value. Commandant of Marine Corps …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequest for Temporary Issue of Muskets & Accoutrements, with Return Slip
Request for temporary issue of arms & accoutrements to Thomas Wignell; Wignell's return slip is also included.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Temporary Issue of Marquee Tents & Poles
McHenry requests that Harris supply John Donaldson two marquees with poles and flys to be returned within six days.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Temporary Issue of Arms & Accoutrements
Directs temporary issue of 350 stand of arms & accoutrements.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Temporary Issue of a Six-Pounder Cannon & Implements to Philadelphia Militia
Directs temporary issue of a six-pounder and implements to an artillery captain in the Philadelphia militia. McHenry's authorization to Hodgdon and Hodgdon's request to Harris are both included.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Temporary Issue of a Musket & Bayonet
Directs temporary issue of one musket & bayonet.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for summary of principal causes which delayed completion of frigate Constellation
Request that David Stodder, naval constructor at Baltimore, provide summary explaining delays in completion of the frigate Constellation
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Socks and Blankets, and Direction for Their Issue
Ensign requests socks and blankets which were left out of his last clothing issued; Nathan Jones asks that the deficient articles be forwarded.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Socks and Blankets, and Direction for Their Issue
Ensign requests socks and blankets which were left out of his last clothing issued; William Jones asks that the deficient articles be forwarded.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for signature
Request for signature from the principal clerk in the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for Settlement of Accounts of Capt. Greaton, Request for Money
Heath asks for the money that he advanced for Captain Greaton.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Sale of White Pine & Yellow Oak Planks in Philadelphia
Knox informs Humphreys that he has a sizable quantity of white pine and yellow oak planks, and asks if Humphreys could inform him of the possibilities of selling the lumber in Philadelphia.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for Response to Letter Concerning National Defense
Forwards a letter of application [type undetermined] from Governor John Henry of Maryland, asking that McHenry respond to it in the manner determined by the laws for national defense.
John Adams PapersRequest for recruiter
Requests that lieutenant for the frigate United States come to New York for recruiting. Outlines instructions for cost of journey and expenses.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
