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Need for Payment to Merchants in Georgia, etc
Freeman has arrived in Savannah from Pensacola and will proceed to Charleston per orders as soon as he has rested from the journey. He asks for duplicates of rolls and points out that the merchants in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Necessary Forms Required Before Payment
Hodgdon informs Park that it is not customary to pay bills until they are presented and examined. Payment will be paid as soon as the necessary forms are completed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Near Completion of the "Constitution" & Her Stores
Since the current returns from the Boston Navy Yard are similar to those of the previous month, Gibbs announces that it might be more agreeable to see the deliveries augmented in which case it would …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Naval Policy, Cannon for Frigates, Etc.
McHenry discusses Naval policy; discusses Frigate Constitution; mentions cannon for fortification; discusses cannon for frigate.
Newport Historical Society PapersNaval Armament Expenditures
The Secretary of the Treasury sends to the Secretary at War a letter that encloses a general statement of expenditures for the Naval establishment for the year 1797. Enclosures to this letter are …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Naval Armament Costs and Delays
This letter from McHenry to Livingston reveals War Department expenditures for naval armament. "Statement of monies received by the several Naval Agents and of their expenditures in the purchase of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Naval Appointment for the Frigate Constellation
Letter of appointment of naval superintendent with acknowledgment of the President and the Senate on board the frigate Constellation. Instructions for acceptance of appointment with request for strict …
Charles F. Jenkens CollectionNature Relieved Me by a Violent Cholera, Etc.
Burrall finds that the monies are not in the local bank but he has discovered that they are in the New York bank. He has had a touch of the fever and cholera so he finds himself unfit for business …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Nature of Money Received from John Polhemus
Simmons asks Craig to explain why Polhemus refunded $78.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Nathan Starr receipt to Chauncey Whittlesay for manufacture of cavalry swords
Starr received $2000 from accountant of War Department by hands of Chauncey Whittlesey for manufacture and delivery of 2000 cavalry swords with scabbards and belts complete.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)My Zeal for Public Service, Etc.
Hamilton pledges to travel to Philadelphia to meet with McHenry as soon as the official communication of his appointment arrives.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.My Willingness to Serve
Should an emergency arise, Hamilton expresses his willingness to serve in an army under Washington's leadership so long as the service he renders is proportional to the sacrifice he would make.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMy Superior Musket Patterns, Etc.
Williams disputes the assertion that the Charleville muskets he delivered as patterns are inferior by two dollars to Mr. Ames' pattern. In fact, they are better by two dollars due to the superior …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Situation Has Become Disagreeable, Etc.
Because he has received no letters, intelligence, or information, Phillips complains that his situation has become very disagreeable. Still he will endeavor to do his duty.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Sacrifices Are Overlooked, Etc.
Hodgdon confides in Wilkins that the many sacrifices he has made in his post are overlooked. The commendations he has received from the great men will probably be his only compensation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.My Qualifications for Service
DeZeng presents his qualifications to serve in the provisional Army and offers to serve without emoluments.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMy Pay for Attending the Indians, Etc.
Currently there are only four skins availble and Mr. Schiefflin will report that there is not another to be found in this country although Brown has had every merchant in the region trying to locate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Pay & Subsistence
Enclosed are four receipts for bounty amounting to twelve dollars. Dayton would like his pay and subsistence for June and July sent the following week.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Infinite Pleasure To Do You All the Service in My Power
While denigrating the abilities of the President of the United States and the Secretary of War, Gunn declares his availability to serve in the Provisional Army so long as he is not required to serve …
Alexander Hamilton PapersMy Ideas on the Subject of Your Letter
Along with an exteract explaining many of his thoughts on internal defense, Hamilton includes additional observations regarding the reduction of military forces, the efficacy of militias; defects in …
Alexander Hamilton PapersMy Ideas on Military Arrangements
Due to the current state of international affairs, especially the temporizing conduct of France, Hamilton advises against any immediate augmentation of the Army. Still, he lists a number of steps that …
Alexander Hamilton PapersMy Husband Wishes to Enter into the Service of His Country
Mrs. Beates has been told that noone has more weight with the War Department than Hodgdon. Mr. Beates will soon be visiting him so that he will see that her husband is not undeserving of Hodgdon's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
