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Quarters for the General, Etc.
Craig is fitting out quarters for the General at Fort Fayette. The Quartermaster General is expected in a few days. Craig is happy that Philadelphia remains healthy during the advanced season.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quartermaster General Travels to Washington, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of other matters, Craig notes that the Quartermaster General is setting off to Washington City to meet with the Commander in Chief and Secretary of War and will also see Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quarterly Returns for Major Lewis, Agent to Cherokees
Encloses quarterly returns for January through March of articles issued under the name of Major Lewis, agent to the Cherokees.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Qualifications of Engineer
In McHenry's opinion, Jean Xavier Bureaux de Pusy, known through an introduction by the Marquis de Lafayette, is the best instructed engineer in the US and is highly qualified to give the soundest …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Purchasing Wylie's Farm
Power is sorry that Hodgdon is unfavorable respecting the commutation but he will continue his advocacy when he visits Philadelphia. If Hodgdon wants a title to Wylie's Farm, Power can get it done at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase on My Account a Lottery Ticket
Hagner asks Hodgdon to purchase a lottery ticket for him from the Augustine Church lottery and forward it at the first safe opportunity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Supplies for Fort Independence on Castle Island near Boston, Massachusetts
Letter, directs purchase of supplies for Fort Independence on Castle Island near Boston, Massachusetts.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of Sundries for the Factory at Tellico
According to instruction, requests $3500 to purchase sundries for the Factory at Tellico.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Purchase of office supplies
Received at Philadelphia from John Wilkins Quarter Master General and Mr James Miller Agent, $4.37 for stationary delivered.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Liver Oil to Preserve Shoes in Public Stores
Letter, directs purchase of liver oil to preserve shoes in public stores.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of items for Indian annuities
Purveyor's office finds it impractical to purchase sufficient quantity of point blankets and scarlet broadcloth for Indian annuities. Suggests that these articles be procured from military stores.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Purchase of imported gun locks for muskets
Letter, discusses the purchase of imported gun locks for muskets. The locks are stamped with US and therefore unsaleable to other parties.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of Hessian Wrapper
Discusses need to purchase Hessian wrapper for storekeeper.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of hand tools, iron and artillery hats
Letter, directs purchase of hand tools, iron, and Artillery hats.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of Coat Buttons for Artillery Uniforms
Letter, directs purchase of coat buttons for Artillery uniforms.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of Buttons for Artillery Uniforms
Letter, directs purchase of buttons for Artillery uniforms.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase articles called for by Superintendent of Military Stores
This letter authorizes Whelen to purchase the articles identified by Samuel Hodgdon. The letter identifies General Stevens, Archibald Crary, and Jonathan Jackson as War Department Agents in New York, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Purchase and deposit of supplies for armory at Harper's Ferry, Virginia
Letter, directs purchase and deposit of supplies for armory at Harper's Ferry, Virginia [West Virginia].
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase and Delivery of Supplies for Fort Sumner
Letter, directs purchase and delivery of supplies for Fort Sumner at Portland Massachusetts [Maine].
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndProving of cannon at Cecil Furnace
This letter directs Lieutenant Colonel Tousard to proceed to Cecil Furnace to prove (test fire) 85 newly cast cannon.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Proving of cannon
Dexter solicits McHenry's recollection regarding the procurement of cannon for the frigate United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Protecting Bills from Villains
$1500 in post notes on account of the armory have been received. Williams recommends cutting bills into halves as a safe way of ensuring that they would be of no value to villains who take them. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
