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Contract between Wolcott and Claggett for manufacture of arms
Articles of agreement between Wolcott and Alexander Claggett of Hagerstown Maryland for manufacture of 1000 stands of arms complete with bayonet and ramrods, fit for service, to be delivered at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract between Wolcott and Brown for manufacture of muskets
Articles of agreement between Oliver Wolcott and Elisha Brown of Rhode Island for manufacture of 1000 stands of arms or muskets, complete with bayonets and ramrods and fit for service. To be made …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract between Wolcott and Bricknell for manufacture of arms
Articles of agreement between Wolcott and Thomas Bicknell to manufacture 2000 stands of arms or muskets with bayonets and ramrods complete and fit for service. Manufactured after Charleville model. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract Between James O'Hara and James McHenry.
Articles of agreement between James McHenry, Secretary of War, and James O'Hara of the State of Pennsylvania in which O'Hara agrees to deposit six month's supplies in advance at certain posts and …
The Denny - O'Hara PapersContract
Letter, mentions Mr. Robert Chapman is desirous of obtaining a contract for horseman's caps for the public.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Contents & Value of the Missing Box
Hodgdon cautions that one of Major Swan's ten boxes is missing and it is essential, prior to settling George Rictchie's account, to know the contents and value of the missing box.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Content of the Hogshead Intended for Lt. Horatio Dayton
Letter, encloses clothing invoice; directs clothing to be forwarded to Horatio Dayton. .
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Contagious Disease, Etc.
In addition to wanting a great deal of information on the stores with the Army, Hodgdon notes that the sickness that has been ravaging Philadelphia seems nearly done.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Consultation With Engineers
Since the survey of the port of New York has been completed, Hamilton recommends seeking advice from qualified engineers before proceeding with the fortification project.
Alexander Hamilton PapersConstruction of Shipboard Gun Deck
Letter, describes construction of gundeck.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersConstruction of Galleys Has Increased Expenditures
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the construction of galleys has increased the financial expenditure of Fort Pitt beyond previous estimates. Craig also reports that money advanced to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Constructing the Post at Harpers Ferry
Appears to be a contract involving laborers engaged by Joseph Perkins, Superintendent and Armorer on behalf of the United States, to construct the post about to be established at Harpers Ferry on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Constitutional Limits of the President's Authority to Empower Naval Vessels to Defend American Coasts & Shipping
Discusses issue of instructions to armed vessels being deployed to protect the U.S. coast. Considers the president's war powers in the Constitution, noting that the president cannot issue …
John Adams PapersCongressional Instruction for Provisional Army
Writes about congressional action on provisional army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Congressional Inquiry on delays in construction of naval armament
Edward Livingston, on behalf of a Congressional Committee, directs the Secretary at War to funish an account of expenditures and a statement explaining the delay in the completion of the naval …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Congressional Inquiry Into the Leftover Materials at the Philadelphia Naval Yard
Congress has passed a resolution asking for information regarding what materials may be left over at the Philadelphia Naval Yard after the frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation are …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceConfirmation of John Ellison delivery of hogshead and packages
Hodgdon informed that John Ellison delivered hogshead and packages in good order to Captain Alexander Gibson, 4th Regiment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)CONFIDENTIAL:
Enclosed info shows frustration with unresolved political issues, hopes Washington will visit Philadelphia. Disagreement with Major Generals.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Conducting Myself Through the Vexatious Labrynth, Etc.
Among other matters, Mrs. Murray complains that a large number of her subscribers are astonishingly remiss even while she is obligated to make payments to her printer. A letter she received from …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conditional Appointment
Detailed description of Washington's appointment and the conditions he set on his appointment.
George & Katherine Davis CollectionCondition of the Packed Clothing, Etc.
Hodgdon is surpised at Henry's comment on the condition of the clothing which was packed carefully and sent on board the Sloop "Patience," whose captain guaranteed safe delivery.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Condition of Clothing
Encloses report of the Quartermaster of the garrison at West Point regarding the condition of packages of clothing forwarded by Melancton Smith from New York. Also addressed a deficiency of clothing.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
