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[COPY] Specifications for Removing Guns
Repairs and modifications made to the merchant ship must be removed. Guns and port holes specified.
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond,"Ann and Susan" Taken by the "Little Diamond"
Jefferson has learned that the ship "Ann and Susan," belonging to William Nelson, citizen of New York, with 100 passengers on board, has been taken by the French armed vessel "Little Diamond" and …
Thomas Jefferson PapersYour Word as Your Bond
In order to end the business between him and Steinmetz, Hodgdon consents to receive all the stores comprehended in their first agreement. To commence the rent already mentioned after the present …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Workers at the Laboratory
Major Kersey confirms that a sergeant and twelve men are working at the laboratory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Work at the Springfield Armory
The Master Armorer has arrived at Springfield and wants to be accommodated with one of the public houses for his family. Ames wants to know if their armory work should imitate the French or the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)William Semple's Business
Howell discusses the War Department's business with William Semple, complications from which make it impossible to resolve Semple's account to his perfect satisfaction.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)William Pinckney presents his compliments to the new Secretary of War
Pinckney says that he forwarded letters to Mr. Anderson and Doctor Pollard [?] and encloses a letter from the latter but has not received an answer from Anderson.
Pinckney Family PapersWilliam Nickels return of powder and ready for transportation
William Nickels reported that several barrels of powder are coopered and ready for transportation. Nickels reports that some barrels are not fit for transportation and might better be stored at Fort …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)William Doughty clerk of shipyard Philadelphia Oath of office witnessed by Hilary Baker
Doughty oath of allegiance as clerk of shipyard port of Philadelphia.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToWill Provide Dimensions of Spars for the Treasury
Complies with the request from the Secretary of War for dimensions of spars transported to the Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)White Flags of the Six Nations of Indians
Hodgdon is asked his opinion in relation to the white flags coming in from the Six Nations of Indians. It will be well if they are sincere in their overtures but General Wayne, although he has granted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Whiskey Transported
Last post Craig sent by boat whiskey, corn, oats, and pack horses forward to fighting lines.
James Robertson PapersWhiskey Distribution
Secretary Knox would like Quartermaster General James O'Hara to address the issue of the receipt and delivery of whiskey, which some suggest is defective. He wants the quarter masters of Forts …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Whiskey at Fort Franklin
Secretary of Treasury says he is content that the post of Fort Franklin be supplied with whiskey, for the time mentioned in letter, on account of contractors, and upon terms mentioned.
James Robertson Papers
