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Request that Captain Thomas Truxton be permitted purchase blocks
Knox requests that Coxe approve Captain Truxton's desire to purchase some used blocks, which would be preferable to new ones.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest of Secretary of War to Furnish Detailed Information on All Non-Commissioned Officers
Stagg wrote on behalf of the Sec. of War requesting a return of all the non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates specifically for the month their service will expire. Also requested Howell …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request of 14th August 1794
In response to Smith's request, Howell has obtained the paper alluded to from the Register of the Treasury and will transmit it.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request from Creeks
Poses question on behalf of the Creek Nation.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Request for Value of a Complete Ration
Since nothing has been done regarding the settlement of the retained rations of the Officers of the Army, Howell requests that Hamilton furnish him with the value of a complete ration at the places of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Two Mahogany balls
Knox requested two mahogany balls; one for a 24 pounder, one for a 32 pounder. Possibly as templates for cannon balls.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionRequest for Tools & Materials, Etc.
Ames complains at length about the fact that he has written Hodgdon often but has gotten very few replies. Captain Bryant has turned the armory over to him. He has 15-16 men working there and he has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Supplies KMC
Sedam successfully recruiting in New York. He requested additional clothing and arms for the recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Stoppages to Pay
Swan informed Hamtramck of his responsibility regarding monetary advances paid to officers. Hamtramck was unaware of his responsibility when he paid officers, and now requests a stoppage to their pay …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for shoes for General Proctors Brigade
Governor Mifflin suggests that General Procter's brigade of militia is deficient of shoes. Asks Tench Francis to provide 500 pairs, to be forwarded on road to Lancaster to meet troops. Requests that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Ship Builder
Secretary Knox refers to Hackett's construction of the well-regarded Revolutionary warship "Alliance" and asks that he come to Philadelphia for consultation on construction of large-sized frigates. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Report on Frigate Construction
Letter, asks for draft regarding frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for payment to William Biddle
Request for payment to William Biddle from Thomas Lewis for pay as Captain 3d United States Sub Legion.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request for Pay of Soldiers to Avoid Desertion
Enclosed muster roll for November, requested pay as troops are in much need of the money and Sedam believed they might desert if pay is not received. He cited the fact that the "laboring men" receive …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Pay of Soldiers
Sent along muster rolls, but uncertain if his method and format for submission were correct as Frye never received blank rolls or instructions on how to submit the documents for approval. Requested …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for pay due to former prisoners of war
Letter book of the Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts, Joseph Howell. Request for one year's pay due to former prisoners of war by resolution of Congress. Ely was held prisoner from 10 December …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for New Frigate Model to Allow for New Pattern Kentledge [Ballast]
Directs that another model of the frigate(s) to be built be sent to Commissioner of the Revenues Tench Coxe, to make allowance for a new pattern of kentledge [nautical scrap metal for ballast] for …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for Name of Unauthorized Collection of Monies
Long sought name of person who drew money due him so he may recover money owed him. William Fait previously authorized to draw money, but returned power to Long.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Money and Settlement of Accounts
John Heth encloses the contractors certificate to the War Department Accountant, along with a muster roll of recruits. Requests money and a settlement of accounts. Money is needed for taking …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for manpower calculations regarding cutting ship frames
Knox requests that Humphreys add to his calculations the number of men it would require to cut the frame of one of the vessels in Georgia in two months.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence
