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Lanterns & Pairs of Pistols for Lieutenant Mullowney
Harris is directed to deliver six common lanterns and two pairs of pistols with flints to Lieutenant Mullowney for the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayLack of Tradesmen
Letter, discusses constructing public buildings; mentions that tradesmen in the area are under-employed and that they would complete the work speedily and cheaply. Mentions that his son's recruits …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Knox defends the integrity of Henry Jackson
Knox cautions Wolcott to refrain from calling into question the integrity of Henry Jackson for accounting irregularities.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Knox Declines Appointment to Major General
Knox refuses his commission, based on his being ranked below both Alexander Hamilton and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, his "juniors." States that since this is his decision, he will not travel to …
John Adams PapersKirkpatrick's Cash Accounts
Hodgdon's accounts contain Kirkpatrick's cash accounts;
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge to New York
Hodgdon requests that the kentledge lying at Mount Hope Furnace be sent immediately to Melancton Smith at New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge to be Transported to Philadelphia
Hodgdon wants kentledge transported to Philadelphia as it comes to hand and at a rate not to exceed three dollars per ton.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge Needed for the Ships
Hodgdon expresses the need for a large amount of kentledge to be used as permanant ballast on the ships purchased by the United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge is Wanted Most of All
Hodgon anxiously waits the arrival of guns, shot, and kentledge but kentledge is wanted most of all and is available at Elizabeth Town and New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge and Shot for Elizabeth Town
The kentledge that remained at Mount Hope has been sent to Melancton Smith at Elizabeth Town. The 29 pieces rejected by Smith and produced at Faesch's forges at Mount Hope have been replaced and sent …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Keeping the Powder Free from Waste & Damage
Hodgdon explains the measures necessary to keep the powder free from waste and damage.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Keep the Militia of Georgia in that State
Jackson objects to the President's calling into service the Militia of Georgia because such an action would leave that State and its citizens unnecessarily vulnerable to invasion. Since ordering …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Just Due for Michael LaFlache
Since there is no law authorizing money in lieu of rations for privates and non-commissioned officers, what method is there for Michael LaFlache to receive his just due following his discharge?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Journey to Wilkes County to Pay Troops
Fauche and Randolf could not meet Freeman and therefore Freeman had to travel to Wilkes County to transmit pay for troops.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Joseph Webb's Claims
Joseph Webb, now in prison, claims that several vessels on the Charles were taken for government use and he never received anything for them or their charter. Wadswworth asks Simmons to send him …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Wilkins' Draft for $1000
Enclosed is John Wilkins' draft on Hodgdon for one thousand dollars which should be accepted and returned to Denman at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John P. Duvall's defense against charges of misappropriated funds
John P. Duvall entreats Simmons to defer any further proceedings against him until he has the opportunity to defend himself against charges that he misappropriated funds. He assures Simmons that he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Chester Discusses Pay, Accounting, and Finance with William Simmons
Letter enclosing receipts of Captain Edward Miller Ensign S Parmele.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)James Ore Demands to be Paid
Ore claims that the War Department agent in Tennessee, David Henley, refuses to pay him what he is due for his military service and asks Simmons to see that he is properly compensated.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)James O'Hara's Account
Simmons is requested to debit in the books of his office $361,239 from James O'Hara's account as contractor by making such entries for that purpose as the nature of the case may require.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)James Carey's Account
Letter, discusses money advanced James Carey.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
