Collection
42,880 items

Deliver to John Nicholson
07/19/1798Order to deliver steel ramrods, bayonets, and flints to John Nicholson
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Deliver of Pistol for Pattern
07/06/1798 Letter SignedLetter, directs issue of pistol barrel, stock & lock for pattern pistol.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Deliver of Gun Parts to Nicholson
05/24/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDeliver of pair of tumblerstock* to John Nicholson, to be returned to David Ames in Springfield. *in gunlock, a pivoted plate.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Deliver LaCroyable's Medicine Chest, Etc.
08/28/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe bearer should be given an order to Mr. Bass to deliver LaCroyable's medicine chest. If there is shot to spare of the kind mentioned in Mr. Francis's note, that should be included in the order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Deliver Iron Kentledge
05/05/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHarris is to deliver forty tons iron kntledge to Captain Richard Dale for the use of the ship Ganges.
Printed Versions 
Delay of Valuable Load of Public Goods to Knoxville
03/28/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon inquires as to the delay and location of the public goods shipped to Knoxville, Tennessee.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Delay of Pattern Charleville Muskets
10/13/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyDue to a misunderstanding, the six pattern Charleville muskets have been delayed but will soon be transported to Baltimore, although by a more expensive mode.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Delay of Departure, Doughty and Hill to Accompany McHenry
06/06/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry to be joined by Hill, specialist in Engineering, who will advise on the state and defense of New York Harbor.
Printed Versions - No image
Delay of construction of the frigate Constellation
01/07/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThe causes of the delay in the construction of the frigate Constellation.
Printed Versions 
Delay in Transporting Stores to Natchez
10/12/1798 Letter SignedThough General Wilkinson had transmitted to Craig a requisition for a large quantity of stores to be transported to Natchez, the Quartermaster General has ordered a suspension of that business. Many …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deficiency of Musket Cartridges, Etc.
10/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of returns and accounts, Bryant notes that there has been a deficiency of musket cartridges due to damage and the fact that some were taken by the militia during the time of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deficiencies of Clothing on the Mississippi
12/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the deficiencies of clothing that exist for the supply of the troops on the Mississippi.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Defensive Protection of Portland Maine
06/02/1798 Copy of documentWith regard to the protection of Portland, nine cannon of various sizes are to be provided along with ammunition. Week is asked to immediately seek proposals and contract for the carriages necessary …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Defense of the State of New York
10/17/1798 Letter SignedThe legislature of New York has appropriated $150,000 to provide for the defense of that state and Hamilton is asked to work with Governor Jay in laying out and executing an effective plan to that …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Defense of the Exposed Coast
08/11/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs McRea of the military stores being sent to Wilmington to aid in the defense of the exposed coast.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Defense of Ports and Hamilton's Role
09/08/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter; mentions defense of ports and Hamilton's role; mentions volunteer companies and appointments to command.
John Jay Papers
Defending the City and Harbor of New York
06/13/1798 Letter SignedMcHenry discusses the details of the proposed defenses of the port of New York.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Defending reputation against political charges
12/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSmith responds to what he considers "erroneous" political charges against him, claiming that he is uninfluenced by British or French politics, only believing in the politics of independence. Smith is …
James McHenry Papers
Defects in Pattern Muskets
12/06/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyDespite his efforts to be minute and particular, Hodgdon laments the fact that the pattern muskets delivered to him are imperfect in comparison to the ones sent to Springfield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Debt to Accounts
02/22/1798 Printed DocumentExonerates Caleb Swan from debts of Abraham Kirkpatrick, authorizes debt to be applied to Kirkpatricks accounts.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Debt Due the Public by Wheelen & Miller
06/15/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyMr. Wheelen acknowledges the debt owed the public by Wheelen & Miller but at the moment is unable to discharge it.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Death of the agent of fortifications
07/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedNotification to Simmons of the death of Daniel DePonseau [ DePonceaux ], agent of fortifications in South Carolina
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Death of Soldier, Direction of Pay
04/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWarthan, soldier, died. Instructions by Landais NOT to forward pay owed him with that of Caleb Malone.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Death Is Still Making Havoc
09/07/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAside from noting that the Charleville muskets to be used as a pattern have been forwarded, Hodgdon laments the losses due to the fever infecting Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Dangers in re-arranging the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
09/03/1798 Draft LetterInforms Tracy that Adams wishes to change the order of rank for the Major-Generals of the Provisional Army, with Knox first, then Pinckney, then Hamilton. States that such a re-arrangement would lead …
James McHenry Papers
