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Calculation of the cost of constructing ships of war
An influential shipbuilder calculates the cost of building and maintaining a frigate for the United States. Estimates 23 pounds per ton.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Calamity Which Befell the Vessel
[Difficult handwriting] Hodgdon has been informed of the calamity which befell the vessel in being cast away. The men were sent to Norfolk where they remained until Mr. [Joseph] Perkins went down to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Burned musket barrels
Notification that burned barrels of musket balls to arrive in Charleston. They were burned on the top of the State House. Could never see their figure without sourness. The incident has been the cause …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Britt's Account
Swan observes that if he is not ordered out on the campaign and if [Daniel] Britt shoud return safe from Vincennes, Howell may anticipate receiving a statement of Britt's account and payment by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)British Ship claimed as prize
Letter, discusses policy toward the British ship 'Republican' claimed as a prize by the French in the port of New York.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsBritish Assistance to American Commissioners during Sandusky Treaty Talks with Western Indians
Assistance offered by British for peace negotiations with Western Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Bounty Receipts
Simmons has received the sundry bounty receipts Lewis sent and filed them with others. They will be examined and Lewis' recruiting account will be settled.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Bounty Lands
How asks Hodgdon to provide information referenced in the enclosed extract in which his friend want to know how he should proceed to obtain his bounty lands.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Border Disputes and other issues
Speech to be delivered to the Indians. Referring to the Treaty of Fort Stanwix, the Indians have demanded that all whites be removed from the Indian side of the Ohio as a condition of peace. The …
Jonathan Cass PapersBond of Marshall & Kennedy
Marshall and Kennedy bind themselves to provide services to the United States in exchange for the sum of $5000. Marshall has received from Samuel Hodgdon, Quartermaster, the sum of $2,500 for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Boats to Carry Dispatches, Indian Attacks and General Engagement
Knox apprehensive that detachment will come too late to descend Ohio River. Orders a light boat to be prepared to carry dispatches. Letters for Governor St. Clair and Governor Shelby to be sent …
James Robertson PapersBoats for Brigadier General Posey; Interpreters to New York for Treaty Commissioners
Will have boat fitted for General Posey. Major Hughes and detachment embarked for Fort Washington. Mr. William Williams set of for Niagara via Fort Franklin and Buffaloe Creek. Sylvester Ash will …
James Robertson PapersBoat in Readiness; Dispatches to Major General Wayne; Pay Matters
Have boat in constant readiness to receive dispatches for Major General Wayne. Captain Crawford to provide guard for boat. Discusses Joseph Howell and pay of troops.
James Robertson PapersBlock House Construction; Captain Pike's Detachment; Payment of Boatmen and Boat Builders
Will pay particular attention to instructions respecting erection of block house and store house at Wheeling. Will proceed to Wheeling to ascertain materials needed. Mentions river transportation for …
James Robertson PapersBlock house at Wheeling; Shipments of Clothing; Movements of Troops
Has directed Colonel Clarke to proceed with the erection of block house at Wheeling. Asks that Craig lend support. Captain Pratt marched from Trenton with about 100 men. Captain Pike marched from …
James Robertson PapersBlank Pay Rolls
Swan wants Howell to send him three or four reams of blank payrolls. Otherwise the payrolls must be made on common paper which will be cumbersome and inconveniente and cannot be made to correspond to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Lading
Habersham acknowledges receipt of a bill of lading for packages shipped on board the schooner "Friendship", John Patton, Master.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Lading
Enclosed is a bill of lading for 400 half-barrels of powder received from West Point and shipped on board the New York packet under Captain Dunn to Hodgdon under the direction of the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bayonet for a French Musket
Stagg sends a pattern bayonet for a French musket made by [Joseph] Cranch at West Point. The Secretary of War wants to be informed as to what price one thousand bayonets could be made for. It is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bauman sends maps to Knox
Letter, Bauman encloses maps and relays information regarding the public stir created by the arrival of a French vessel in New York.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Baron's Military Instructions
Stagg announces that they have none of the Baron's [Von Steuben] Military Instructions and only four copies remaining of the Articles of War which they want. A number of the Military Instructions were …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
