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Three Quarter White Pine Boards
Hunt has sent by the bearer, Capt. [Garrret] Voorhis, 2,500 feet of three quarter white pine boards.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three Hands Added to the Workshop
Three new hands have been added to the workshop. One of them is James Spratt who is an able hand when sober but has earlier been discharged for intemperance. Since he promised to do better he has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thoughts on Defense submitted to President Washington
Secretary Hamilton ruminates on what he believes is needed to provide an effective defense of the United States. Text is highly illegible
Alexander Hamilton PapersThompson's Appointment and Submission of Muster Rolls
Submits muster rolls and inquires about whether his new pay grade started at the date or appointment or the date of acceptance.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Thomas Fitzsimmons submission of 3 estimates for frigate construction
Simmons encloses three estimates for building and equipping Frigates. The first one was made in 1790 [presumably Philadelphia] and is the most perfect, although the estimate of wages is too low. The …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToThis Month's Pay
Thompson has received from Nicholas Fish, Supervisor of New York, $120 for one month's pay and $200 for the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Situation at Springfield
Writing in code, Ames provides a detailed explanation of the current situation at the Public Armory at Springfield as well as a list of wanted articles that includes the cost of each article.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Savages are mute and invincible...
Wilkinson asks for Knox's permission to travel to Philadelphia because General Wayne probably will not grant his permission. He defends his sketch of the territory despite Wayne's apathy toward it. …
Orders and Circulars, 1797-1910 (RG94): General Wilkinson's Order Book, Dec 31, 1796- Mar 8, 1808 (M654)The Sad Affair of Capt. Big Tree of the Seneca
Captain Big Tree, the Seneca chief, has committed suicide for unknown reasons; mentions that he was a companion of Cornplanter and New Arrow. Records a speech given by Big Tree at that time, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3The President Will Be Here Tomorrow
Slough discusses the preparations being made for the President's visit and assesses the progress he is making on his journey through Pennsylvania.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Pay of John Blanks
The Treasurer of the United States will remit to Polk, Supervisor at Charlotte, North Carolina, a sum to be transmitted to John Blanks, Superintendent of the fortifications on Beacon Island, being for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Necessity of Haste
One of the loads was entirely shattered and not able to reach its destination. So there is still the necessity of forwarding the necessary materials to the Army as hastily as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Detachment to Charleston
Engage Capt. Strong to take the detachment to Charleston on board his vessel.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Cost of Military Supplies in New Jersey
Hamilton argues that superintendance is required of the business of supplying the militia during their march through New Jersey in order to ensure that the public is not charged unreasonable prices. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Coming March
Mentges discusses preparations for the coming march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Articles are Liable for Freight
Hodgdon is admonished that the articles are liable for freight and their company must be notified whether or not they are to be paid. They were assured that they would have no trouble collecting and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Arrival of His Excellency, The President, Etc.
Among many matters, Slough discusses the arrival of the President at his house and the detention of letters from the city being forwarded to his care, a number of which are still at his household.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thanks for Advance
King thanks Henley for the advanced money, mentioned difficulty purchasing goods.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Tents for Voorhees's Recruits
Ensign Voorhees's recruits are travelling from Trenton to Philadelphia so Capt. Kersey should be furnished eight common tents, tent poles, and pins.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Troops at Fort Mifflin
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to the Governor of Pennsylvania [Thomas Mifflin] two horsemen's tents and six common tents for the accomodation of the troops at Fort Mifflin.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Cherokees
Order to give Cherokee Indians tents for their return trip to their country.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionTents for Captain Cornelius Sedam's Men
Sedam has built a temporary of barracks of boards until the tents he needs for 100 men are sent on. Hodgdon is asked to have a small marquee made for which Sedam will pay the balance if it costs more …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Captain Cornelius Sedam
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Capt. Cornelius Sedam at New York one horseman's tent and twelve common tents.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents & Blankets for Capt. Thompson
Hodgdon is directed to send to Capt. Alexander Thompson in New York one horseman's tent, ten common tents, and forty blankets.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
