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Garrison Flags
Letter, asks for materials for Garrison flags.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Garrison at Fort Pinckney, South Carolina
Among other matters, Read talks about his approach to establishing a garrison at Fort Pinckney.
James McHenry PapersFurther Supply of Muskets & Military Stores
A further supply of muskets and military stores is being sent to Habersham at Savannah
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Further Defense of the State of New York
Adams acknowledges the $150,000 appropriated by the legislature of New York for the defense of the state and assures Governor Jay that he will cooperate with the understanding that his action will …
Alexander Hamilton PapersFurnishing a Recruiting Party at Charlotte
Because there is so little intercourse with North Carolina, Hodgdon asks Simmons to take responsiblity for transporting supplies to the recruiting party at Charlotte.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Furnish the Statement Mentioned Therein
Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the accountant of the War Department. Hodgdon is asked to furnish him with the statement mentioned therein as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Furloughs for officers headed to the Mississippi
Directs that none of the officers scheduled to the Mississippi be granted furloughs unless the commander can adequately replace them.
James McHenry PapersFur Trade
Furs trading prices and number of furs recounted, Indians dissatisfied with price from October. No money to pay the Indians.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Funds Remitted for Purchase of Gunds, Cannons, Arms, and Military Supplies
Outlines account of 45,586 pounds sterling for the purchase of muskets with bayonets and cannons for land and navy efforts. Contracts have been drawn to manufacture muskets and salt peter. Refers to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Funds for the Recruiting Service
Agent Henley requests a Bill of Exchange for $1000 to be paid to Robert Preston for value received in specie from King J. Crozier, which sum is to be applied to the recruiting service and for which …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Funding of Artillerists and Engineers
Money and payments made to furnish artillerists and engineers with equipment, merits of appointing certain officers, and Secretary of War's involvement in the process discussed at length.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [5A-E6] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 2)French prisoners in Lancaster
Indicates that he has referred Hand's letter to the Secretary of the Navy. Hand reported that some French prisoners in custody of the Sheriff of Lancaster, Pennsylvania had exhibited poor conduct, and …
James McHenry PapersFrench Pirates Hovering in My Cruising Ground, Etc.
Captain Truxton assures McHenry that he will convoy thye fleet of merchant ships and will then confront the French Pirates who are sailing the tract of sea allotted for his cruising ground.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.French Letter Concerning the Departure of General Pinckney
Refers to General Pinckney and Captain Hendrick Hendrickson. Pickering's cover letter states that Hory's letter gives the details of Pinckney's departure from France for New York in mid-August.
John Adams PapersFrench Are Planning an Attack, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of accounting matters, Captain Guion warns that there are reports that the French are planning an attack on the southwestern country. Considerable military forces have supposedly …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Freight of the Guns
Hodgdon has met with Captain Le Homedieu about abatement of the freight for the guns. Le Homedieu complained about this prospect so Hodgdon orders Smith to settle with the owner in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Freeman to Return to Charleston
Freeman in Georgia from Pensacola, via Indian County. Will make his way to Charleston as so as he sent letters Northward and rested. Information on bookkeeping and payments due officers.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Freeman Attests to the Veracity of His Statement
Document, states that on this day he sent to Colonel Rochefontaine a copy of his letter to Accountant dated December 18, 1797.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Four Receipts Have Been Received
Simmons replied to Lewis' letter of May 12. He has received the four receipts for payments totaling $40, and they will be filed in the Accountant's Office to be examined on settlement of Lewis' …
Printed VersionsForwarding Twelve-Pounders & Shells to Philadelphia
Hodgdon recommends that recently forged twelve-pounders and shells be brought to Philadelphia immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forwarding the Articles in the Enclosed Invoice
The articles in the enclosed invoice are being forwarded from Philadelphia to Capt. Irvine's address at this time.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forwarding the Arms, Accoutrements, & Clothing
Hodgdon informs Capt. Read that his arms, accoutrements, and clothing are being forwarded to him by Peter Hunt of Trenton.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forwarding the 24 Pounders to Savannah
Hodgdon informs Stoddert of the means by which the 24 pounders were forwarded to John Habersham in Savannah.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forwarding of Tousard's Fort McHenry Estimates & Partial Funds for Its Construction
McHenry informs the head of the Baltimore Naval Committee that he is sending the $4,000 and copy of Major Tousard's estimate for the Fort McHenry defenses, as requested; says he will write again …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Response to Address from Warrenton, Virginia
Adams forwards an address from people at Warrenton, Virginia [perhaps a militia unit, the Whites and Greens], as well as his response; asks that McHenry add his own response and transmit all to …
John Adams Papers
