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Related to the Sentence Imposed by Judge Carnes
In this letter fragment, Govenor Jackson refers to a petition from some of the inhabitants of the County of Richmond and a communication from Thomas P. Carnes, one of the Judges of the Superior Court. …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Reimbursing General Washington
McHenry cites a letter from General Washington in which he points out that the pay and emoluments intended to reimburse him for the expenses related to his recent journey from Mt. Vernon to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regulations Respecting Extral Allowances to Officers
Five regulations relative to extra allowances to Officers are explained.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegulations Respecting Extra Allowance to Officers.
Explains the regulations applying to extra allowances to officers. For example, officers shall receive in addition to their legal pay $1.25 extra pay for man and horse per day to sleep at a place …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Regulating the Attendance of Ship Carpenters & Others, Etc.
Along with the enclosed general returns for the stores at Pittsburgh, Franklin, LeBeouf, and Presqu'isle, Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply matters including a request for a ship's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Volunteer Company's Correspondence & the Appointment of a Military Chaplain
Adams forwards correspondence from a volunteer company at Portland; he also inquires as to whether he is empowered to appoint a chaplain to the troops, and sends Mrs. Adams' thanks to Mrs. McHenry for …
John Adams PapersRegarding use of the live oak
Secretary of War does not feel at liberty to alter in any manner the [illegible] of live oak.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Treaty Negotiations with the Cherokee
Refers to the cessation of treaty negotiations with the Cherokee, which took place in July 1798. Peace in Tennessee said to be contingent upon these negotiations' success. Discusses the various …
John Adams PapersRegarding the vessel Ganges and her fitness as a war ship
Gentlemen are asked to find out about the vessel Ganges and her fitness as a war ship. Inquire into state of sails, rigging, value of the vessel and number of guns capable of carrying.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the use of Lieutenant James Triplett
Encloses letter with guidance which shows the use he is to make of Lieutenant James Triplett, an artillery officer at Fort Whetstone Point.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Regarding the Supplying & Armament of the Man of War Ganges
Notes that additional nine-pounders are being purchased for the ship Ganges, and asks Humphreys' advice on carriages for them; also notes that he has had the purveyor, Mr. Francis, obtain other …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRegarding the ship Ganges as a war vessel
Captain Richard Dale has accepted command of the Ganges and has received instructions to direct the naval constructor to make alterations. Letter from the War Office to Mssrs. Willings and Francis …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the service of Isaac Garretson as clerk at navy yard Baltimore
Josiah Fox informs William Simmons that according to files from Office of Intendent of Naval and Military Stores, Issac Garretson commenced service as clerk of ship yard Baltimore on June 1795 to May …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the Release of Correspondence With U.S. Ministers in France to Congress, & a Declaration of War with France
The Secretary at War responds to questions asked by the President. This letter discusses disclosing to Congress the official correspondence with U.S. ministers in France. McHenry discusses the pros …
John Adams PapersRegarding the manning ship Delaware with Marines
Preparations with ship Delaware, formerly Hamburg packet, complete. Requires Marines on board. Indispensable that ship put to sea to guard commerce along coast of United States. Propose to recruits …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the manner of sending anchor for the frigate Constellation
Regarding procurement of anchors for the Constellation. If no other means but through Norfolk, then send anchor by first vessel to William Pennock, naval agent Norfolk.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the loan of cannon from State of New York for use of frigate United States and matter of defense of New York harbor
The War Office relays President John Adams' intent to replace any cannon provided by the State of New York for naval service. Captain John Barry, commander frigate United States, has been sent to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the Issue of a Marquee Tent
Concerns the issue of a marquee tent from the public military stores, to be transferred from a colonel to either Maj. Cushing or to Samuel Hodgdon.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding surplus howitzers at Boston navy yard
There are more howitzers at the navy yard at Boston than needed for frigate Constitution. Wish is to send some to Philadelphia addressed to Tench Francis, purveyor. Requests from Captain Nicholson the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding request for kentledge as excessive
Regarding request for kentledge. Suggests that it may be more than needed by comparing amounts required of Captain John Barry and Captain Truxton. Too much ballast endangers safety of ship. Masts …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding request for bilge way and plank for launching of frigate for Dey of Algiers
Mr. Bowers has requested bilge way and plank for launching of frigate for Dey of Algiers. Secretary of War approves on condition that upon receipt items used are free of injury.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding purchase of vessels for use of naval service
Will forward correspondence to Secretary of Treasury regarding purchase of vessel for naval service, in accordance with arrangements between Department of War and Department of Treasury.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Power of Attorney & Account Settlement
Discusses Hodgdon's power of attorney and the settlement of Wilkins' accounts.
John Wilkins Letterbook
