Documents - Papers of the War Department

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Dimensions of Timber
Letterbook Copy
Document, describes proportions of beams re Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Discussion of War Department Regulations
Autograph Letter Signed
Steele admits that he does not understand all of the regulations, especially those regarding requisitions for fuel and straw. He raises questions about the Secretary of War making rules that direct …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Draft Statement of the Account and Credit of Isaac Craig
Document
A draft examination of the accounts of Major Issac Craig. There are numerous edits on the document.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Enclosed Receipts, Remittance Made Per Simmons Instructions
09/26/ Autograph Letter Signed
Received letter with remittance.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Endorsement
Letter, Type Undetermined
Endorsement.
Marinus Willett
Estimate of Clothing for 1797
Document
Estimate of clothing for 1797
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Estimate of Expenditures at Springfield for December 1795
Document
Estimate of expenditures on account of the United States in aid and on account of the Armorers employed in Springfield, Massachusetts in making public arms from December 1st 1795 to January 1st 1796.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Estimate of Expenditures of the Purveyors Office for 1801
Letterbook Copy
Estimate includes salaries, stationary, firewood handles, office rent.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
Estimate of Prices of Ordnance and Military Stores
Document
Estimate of the present prices of certain ordnance and military stores.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Estimate of Quartermaster's Stores to be Procured in Kentucky
Document
Estimate of quarter master's stores to be procured in Kentucky or in the vicinity of the Army.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)
Estimate of the Pay Due the Militia of the State of Tennessee
Document
Estimate of the pay due the militia of the state of Tennessee for services performed in Mero district between the first day of May 1996 and thirteenth day of June, 1797
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Expenses of Lt. James Rand
Autograph Letter Signed
Enclosed is a statement of the amount Rand paid for his passage from West Point when ordered to join Capt. Eliot at Fort Wolcott. Since it is Rand's understanding that such expenses have been allowed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Exporting Arms and Ammunition
Letter
Wrapper for letters to some of the members of the Senate on the subject of exporting arms and ammunition in consequence of the petition of Hartshorn and others.
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
Extract of a Letter of 5 to the Secretary of War.
Extract of Letter
Report on dispatches from the Four Nations. Dispatches from the Four Nations show that things are progressing as Hawkins expected. The Creeks decided in council to do justice to another tribe. Mr. …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers
Extract of Letter About Bricks
Extract of Letter
Contract recommended for obtaining brick and lime which is problematic to obtain. Notes from Stagg regarding cost and location.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Extract of Letter from Knox to Wayne
Extract of Letter
Extract of letter from the Secretary of War to the Commander in Chief of the Legion. Enclosed are accounts of the establishments of a British post at the Rapids in the time since General Scott's …
Arthur Lee Papers
Extracts of correspondence between Knox and Wayne
Extract
Extracts of correspondence in 1794 between Knox and General Wayne, concerning posts on the Ohio among other military matters
James McHenry Papers
First Account Opened by Harris
Letter fragment
What is the first account opened upon the store by Harris?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Forwarding Enclosed Bills
Document Signed
Secretary of War directs Stagg to find Hodgdon the enclosed as agent for Quarter Master General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Good Tablecloths and Suitable Napkins, Etc.
Letter fragment
Sargent expresses his desire for good tablecloths and suitable napkins.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Hospital Department Account
Document
Account of the Hospital Department with the United States listing payments and discharges made by members of the department. Reverse of this is a partial letter which seems to state that the accounts …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Information regarding Iserloan and Seal
10/ Document
Letter relates to a reward for Iserloan, a power of attorney, John Winers, and the location of a notarial seal. The author apparently knows where the seal and Iserloan are and will inform the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions for the Agents Involved in Building Frigates
Typed Document
Instructions to the persons appointed to build frigates, specifically to the Agents. Agent will be appointed to procure upon the best terms all the materials which shall not otherwise be provided by …
Printed Versions
Instructions to All Persons Appointed for Building Frigates
Copy of document
Circular letter from the Secretary of War to Naval Constructors. Particular directions will be provided regarding the proportion of the ships. As public employees, they are to observe strict economy …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Instructions to the Clerks of the Yard Appointed to Build Frigates
Typed Document
Instructions to persons appointed to build frigates, specifically to the Clerks of the Yard so appointed.
Printed Versions