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Instructions for a War Department agent
Acknowledges receipt of Simmons' directions on how to keep and settle the accounts of the War Department and asks for instructions on how to request money from the department for paying government …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Instruction for Distribution of Information from Ministers at Paris
Discussed settlement of accounts, securing western territory from Spanish and further intrusions. Enclosed a letter from Little Turtle, also enclosed 12 copies of instructions to and dispatches from …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Inspectorship of Artillery, Etc.
Hamilton provides an enthusiastic recommendation of Lewis Tousard for the position of Inspector of Artillery.
Alexander Hamilton PapersInspecting the Troops
General Matthews has been ordered to inspect the recruits that have been enlisted by Lt. John Hancock at Kempsville, Virginia. Major William Alexander is ordered to muster and inspect the recruits …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inspecting the Castings of John Jacob Faesch & Co.
Hodgdon tells Steel to stay the process against John Jacob Faesch & Co. until an examination of his castings has been submitted.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inspecting Shoes Presented by Case & Baldwin
Letter, discusses contract for shoes; advises re appointment to inspect shoes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inspect Medicine Chests; Requests Estimate of Medical Stores
Asks that Gillaspy inspect medicine chests and instruments belonging to the ships Ganges and Hamburgh packet. Requests an estimate of medical stores from the Ganges surgeon.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Inquiry Regarding Clothing for Capt. McKee
Hodgdon inquires about the clothing sent to Capt. McKee.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inquiry on the Date of Arrival of Gunsmithing Tools
Perkins informs Hodgdon that he and Mr. Small arrived in Harpers Ferry on Friday. Mr. Mackey met them and provided them with the letter from Hodgdon. Perkins replies that the gunsmithing tools …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Inquiry on Letters
Follow up on letters enclosed to McHenry. One of which was responding to Mr. John Parker, who offered to compile all the journals of Congress from its "dawn until the present day."
George & Katherine Davis CollectionInquiry on Cannon
Letter, inquires on status of cannon.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Inquiry into purchase of vessel "American" belonging to Henry Phillips merchant
Offer made by the War Office to buy the merchant vessel "America." The "America" is owned by Henry Phillips and is capable of being moulded with 6 or 9 pounders. Asks for the lowest price and a …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInquiry into Money Due Soldiers
Enclosed certificate of Ensign Allison, Commander of Fort Pickering for money due the Ensign. Pope also requested information on money due Sgt. Slaughter. Money should be forwarded to Col. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Inquiry into Issuance of a Theodolite
Inquires whether there is a theodolite [surveying tool] in the military stores. If so, it is to be sent to Baltimore; if not, one is to be bought.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Inquiry into Completion of Gun Carriages for Frigate United States
Asks Barry to find out exactly when he can expect the completion of the gun carriages for the frigate United States.
John Barry Collection.Inquiry as to Adams' Arrival at Philadelphia, for Knowledge of the Militia
Asks Adams to inform him when he will be arriving at Philadelphia, as the militiamen wish to turn out to welcome him.
John Adams PapersInlistements of Recruits from No. 99 to No. 75
Enclosed inlistments, including Richard Proctor No. 19 and Thomas Smith No. 20. Receipt rolls for bounty paid inclosed, request for credit to Tousard's account.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Informing Hamilton of His Responsibility to Execute the Plan for Improving New York's Defenses
Adams informs Hamilton of the plan of execution for the arrangements being made for defenses at New York City, and that he has been placed in charge of that execution based on the confidence of the …
John Adams PapersInformation to Correct Accounts for Samuel Lewis
Letter, encloses certificate signed by the Register of the Treasury regarding the account of Samuel Lewis.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Information Surrounding Construction of Frigate Congress at Portsmouth
Letter, informs Fox regarding frigate construction at Portsmouth.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersInformation Respecting McDonnel, Etc.
Rivardi expresses his gratitude for the information regarding McDonell but he had already been released for want of evidence.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Required of the Secretaries of State & Treasury
General Washington requires certain information to be communicated to him by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretry of State. This information could be forwarded through McHenry but, however …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Information requested by house committee
Information requested by house committee. If papers are to to printed, author wishes to have opportunity to correct proofs.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInformation Regarding Generals, and Reasons for War Department Conference at Philadelphia
Informs Pinckney that he has written to Hamilton & Knox, calling them into service at Philadelphia, and hopes that Washington will attend as well. He writes that Knox has refused his commission on …
John Adams Papers
