Collection
42,880 items
Division of the Naval Business
The Secretary of the Treasury recommends the following division of the Naval business. The Secretary of War is responsible for governing and directing the officers and men in service and making the …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Distribution of General Officers, Etc.
McHenry assures Washington that his ideas relative to the distribution of the general officers and their respective duties and commands correspond with his own. McHenry has reported to the President …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Distribution of Fuel at West Point
Rodrique announces that he he has closed the account of fuel distributed at West Point during the last six months and enclosed the related vouchers.
Philip Rodriguez PapersDistressed Proprietors Haunting Me Continually
Hodgdon entreats McHenry to help him settle the accounts of those proprietors who are constantly pressing him for payments.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Dispute over Error in Payroll
Transcribed by Frye: "It has been ascertained that the claim of Asa Hall for four dollars for Balance of Bounty is a just one, you will be pleased accordingly to make him up for that sum on your …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Dispute Over Arms & Accoutrements Allegedly Issued to Militia During Whiskey Rebellion
Addresses militia activities during the Whiskey Insurrection, specifically their petition to be supplied with arms and accoutrements. Apparently these were given by the [state or federal?] …
John HenryDispute between Washington and Adams
Washington appealed to McHenry for a resolution of conflict between Adams and Washington. Suggests the public must decide who is right. Mentioned letter McHenry still owes Washington. Cited in …
George & Katherine Davis CollectionDispositon Amongst the Indians, Etc.
Writing in his own code, Sargent comments on a disposition among the Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposition of Troops West of the Appalachians, Etc.
Major Craig forwards General Wilkinson's request for troops' clothing along with a disposition of troops west of the Appalachians to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposition of the Troops, Etc.
In addition to a discussion of the disposition of troops and problems supplying them, Hodgdon discusses a number of matters involving Colonel Sargent, Mr. Brooks, and General Washington.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Sundry Stores
Hodgdon discusses sundry supply and account concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Money Resulting from the Sale of U.S. Lands
Hodgdon instructs General Nevil relative to the expenditures from the large sum resulting from the sale of land belonging to the United States. They would include payments to agents of the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Cannon & Powder
Hodgdon discusses the disposition of sundry cannon and adds a postscript regarding the storage of powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Brass Twenty-Four Pounders
Hodgdon discusses the disposition of the brass twenty-four pounders ordered from Albany and transported to Smith via York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposing of the Public Horse in Your Possession
In order to avoid the expense of keeping the public horse in Lt. Shoemaker's possession, it should be sold if fair value can be obtained.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposal of Useless Gun Barrels, Ramrods, & Bayonets
Among other matters, Hodgdon instructs Ames to sell all useless gun barrels, ramrods, and bayonets, but if there is any possibility of public use they should be retained. Money earned from the sale of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposal of Privateers' Booty in Massachusetts
The President has ordered that privateers' prizes brought to Massachusetts should be returned to their original masters or to the consul of the country from which they were captured.
Park Family Papers, #384.Dismissal of Ship Carpenters, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of the settlement of the accounts of John Lafbury [?], William Turner, and Henry Turner, Craig notes that all of the Philadelphia ship carpenters have been dismissed except James …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dismissal of Ship Carpenters, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of the settlement of the accounts of John Lafbury [?], William Turner, and Henry Turner, Craig notes that all of the Philadelphia ship carpenters have been dismissed except James …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Supposed Deficiency Discovered in Quartermaster Stores
Discusses power of attorney and a recent bill drawn by Capt. Harrison for $800 in favor of Col. Sargent; admits confusion over a supposed deficiency of articles unaccounted for in the quartermaster …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Spanish Evacuation of Natchez and Burning of Walnut Hills Works
Constant Freeman reports that Capt. Guion at Natchez has encountered trouble in convincing the Spanish to surrender their works, mentions that he has convinced the Spanish governor to not report on …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionDiscussion of Shipbuilding Estimates, & Progress on Frigate at Portsmouth
Letter, encloses estimate to build ship; discusses request for information; mentions shipbuilding at Portsmouth.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Officers & Frigates Constellation & Congress
Letter, asks for names of officers; discusses sails of Frigate Constellation; mentions Congress; mentions British fleet.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
