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Rebuilding a saw mill
Writes that a saw mill on land belonging to the United States was rebuilt and may now be used for service.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Reassurance that Baltimore Defenses Are to Be Improved
McHenry assures the committee that measures are being taken to prepare the fort at Whetstone Point for defending Baltimore; notes that "the aid of the citizens of Baltimore is expected" with these …
John Adams PapersReasons for Failing to Submit a June Return
Ames will not submit a return for June because the men's time has been taken up in assisting Mr. Nicholson in proving, repairing, and mending arms that failed in operation but were deemed fit for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Readiness for Sea
Captain Truxton discusses his readiness for sea as he awaits the arrival of the "Mayflower" from Philadelphia with the shot.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.Rations, pay, stores, Marines, accomodations on board
Discusses contract prices for crew rations. Pursers will act as paymasters. Military and other stores will be placed in keeping of certain officers. Officer of Marines will be in charge of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Rations to be Furnished at Old Price
M. Williams, contractor, agreed to provide rations at old established price. Enclosed certificate.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Rations Issued December 1796 to May 1797
A list of the number rations issued at carious posts over a six month period, with total number of rations and an additional statement broken down by food item.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)Rations and Records
Triplett discuss the procurement of rations for the Navy and records of disbursement. Mentioned that the manner in which Triplet will receive rations will be different from Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Rations & Forage of the Pennsylvania Militia
In response to the letter of A. J. Dallas, Simmons is requested to provide to McHenry the reasons the settlement of the rations and forage was retarded for the Pennsylvania Militia on the western …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rates & Availability of Shot & Shells
Letter, asks for rates & availablity of shot and shells; discusses shipping shot and shells.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Rate of Freight to New Orleans
Coxe discusses the cost of freight to ship goods to New Orleans. He notes that iron, brass, and lead shipments will entail a steeper cost and will be loaded in the bottom of the boat.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rascality of the Drivers, Etc.
Hodgdon attributes the delay in Kilty's order either to the ineptitude of the proprietors or the rascality of the drivers but hopes that it will soon be delivered.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Rank in Relation to Other Major Generals, Etc.
Jay inquires as to Hamilton's rank in relation to the other Major Generals in the provisional Army and recommends former loyalist Warren De Lancey to lead a Company in said Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuick Payment Requested
Letter, Jones encloses a bill drawn on Hodgdon for two hundred dollars. Requested the money be forwarded immediately from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Questions submitted to the Secretaries of the Departments
McHenry lists thirteen of his letters to and from other cabinet officers, the President, and General Washington and then asks five questions regarding the commissions and relative rank of the three …
James McHenry PapersQuestions on State of the Nation and Its Foreign Affairs with European nations
The President has directed the Secretaries of State, War, and the Treasury, and the Attorney General to consider the state of the nation and its foreign relations, particularly with France, in …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Questions on Payment of Reinlisted Men
Requests clarification on advanced pay issued to encourage reenlistment.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Questions of rank in the Provisional Army
Adams weighs in on Knox's complaint of the ranking of Major Generals for the Provisional Army, arguing that Knox should indeed rank next to Washington, with Pinckney and Hamilton below him. Until …
James McHenry PapersQuestions of military strategy for the Attorney General
Submits questions to the attorney general for consideration. In the event that an officer commanding American troops on the Mississippi receive word that French troops were ascending under a Spanish …
James McHenry PapersQuestions Legality of Land Purchase and Judicial Power of Secretary of War
Refers to correspondence with the Secretary of State and the Honorable David Morgan. Mentions survey of Virginia land and superintendent offices in Louisville in discussion of good land. The Secretary …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions Involving the Pay of Oakley & Cruise
Tracy has several questions for Howell: Has Oakley, mentioned in John Moore's account, received his pay? Has Walter Cruise received his pay for the time he was in captivity and the time he was a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions from Caleb Swan regarding accounts
Swan asks that Steele give his opinion as Comptroller of Treasury regarding criteria for payments from the Treasury to paymaster of troops. Asks whether paymaster of troops, after transmitting to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions Assignment for Galleys in New York and Rhode Island
Reports that three galleys need to be built. Questions whether those should be assigned to New York and Rhode Island.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToQuestions Account of Lieutenant Maloney
Letter, directs Accountant to settle account of naval officer Lieutenant Maloney.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
