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Refers to Gov. Sargent's Losses, Accounts; Dinner with Grand Council
Refers to letter concerning Gov. Sargent's business, his trouble with his property and the weather and transportation. Speaks of the Great Council: Secretary of State, Secretary of Navy, Quartermaster …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Disbursement of Rations
Mentions clothing for disbursement. Refers to the Secretary of the Treasury for instruction on rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Cannons, Ship Staff, and Medicine Chest and Instruments
Presents no objection to purchase of ship cannonades, prepared by Mr. Revere. Outlines proof process and requirements for boatswain, gunners, carpenters, sail makers, and midshipmen as per the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)References English and French Political Parties
Mentions English government and factions as Jacobians, Anarchists, Whigs, Tories, and other disorganized groups. Refers to a French party in America.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Red, White, & Blue Bunting for the Fort on Mud Island
Hodgdon notes that one thousand yards of bunting for each of the colors (red, white, and blue) are needed for the fort on Mud Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Rectifying Mr. Marts' Account
Hodgdon discusses the steps that need to be taken before rectifying the account of Mr. Marts for the storage of military goods deposited by Captains Carberry and Price.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recruiting Service and Request for Regulations
Deblois hopes that receipts from the recruiting officers of the ship Constitution have been received and will soon be paid. Deblois is the purser on the ship. He also requests additional copies of the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Recruiting Service Accounts
Monies advanced to the Commandants of the Districts for the Recruiting Service are to be settled according to regulations. Maj. Daniel Jackson, Commandant of the District including Massachusetts and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruiting Concluded, Receipt Rolls Included
Recruiting at post concluded, current recruits paid and remanded to Capt. Frye. All troops paid excepting Sergent Welton who was discharged. Hale to take a leave of absence from New York for …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Record of Stores for Several Departments
Enclosed are returns of ordnance, quartermaster, and military stores for Fort Wolcott. Littlefields recruits are wanting for proper uniforms. He informs Hodgdon that if there is not a sufficient …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Recommends Thomas Robinson to Command a Navy Vessel
Robinson had offered his sentiments to the Secretary of War regarding the appointment of Captain Thomas Robinson to command one of the armed ships of the United States but since Stoddert is Chief of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends McRea for a Lieutenancy in the Navy
John McRea wishes to be appointed a lieutenant in the Navy of the United States. Simms recommends McRea as a young man with a liberal education, good talents, and respectable character. McRea is …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Henry Wells as Surgeon's Mate
Littlejohn calls attention to Henry Wells who wishes an appointment as a Surgeon's Mate on one of the armed vessels of the United States now fitting for sea. Wells formerly lived with Coale & Buchanan …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Hanson Catlett as Surgeon's Mate
Hanson Catlett is a gentleman who has been educated in the medical line and seeks a position in the army or navy. Since he is very young he is willing to serve as a surgeon's mate. Lee stresses the …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Fishbourne Wharton as a Clerk
Wolcott recommends Fishbourne Wharton as a clerk or secretary to a general officer. Wharton comes from a respectable Quaker family. He lists Wharton's qualifications as amiable, intelligent, and well …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommends Employment of Lieut. Col. Butler
Recommends employment of Lieut. Col. Butler for his purposes. May contact the Secretary of the Treasury for needed rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommends Captain Robert Hamilton as Naval Lieutenant
Alexander Hamilton seeks a response to a letter he wrote two weeks previously about the appointment of his cousin, Robert Hamilton, to full lieutenancy. He desires to know the prospect of such …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Captain Robert Hamilton as Naval Lieutenant
Alexander Hamilton recommends his first cousin, Robert Hamilton, as a Navy Lieutenant, with experience at sea in the West Indies since the age of 14. Alexander Hamilton considers the appointment "a …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Captain Hamilton for a Southern Vessel
Upon realizing the length of time before the frigate building at New York will be seaworthy, Alexander Hamilton requests the appointment of Robert Hamilton to a southern vessel which will be ready …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommending Major Winslow
Knox is touting Major Winslow as an excellent candidate for an officer position, recommending him first as a major of cavalry. Knox lists Winslow's qualities which confirm his gentleman status and …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.Recommending John McRea for a Lieutenancy in the Navy
John McRea has applied for a lieutenancy in the Navy and Craik declares that he has no doubt that McRea would do justice to such an appointment. His education has been liberal, his abilities are good, …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommending John Johnston and John Milroy
John Johnston, a native of America, has a strong predilection for a military life and has applied for an appointment in the Army. Since such applications are numerous and one from a remote part of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
