Collection
42,880 items
Regarding the Commissary Department
Extract Letter, informs that Craig has not responded to offer of Commissary's department.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding the beams of the frigates and the merits of oak and pine
Knox brings up the issue of whether oak or pine should be used for the frigates. Asks if Coxe is in possession of any opinions on the subject. Asks to transmit papers, Captain Truxton's included.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the Affairs of the U.S. Government & of Europe, with Expectation of War with England or France
Reports on the status and health of friends and family in the East, and on the status of Burbeck's ticket in the Washington Lottery. Mentions a meeting with an officer who gave Stagg an account of …
John Stagg PapersRegarding the account of Peter Curwell, M.D.
Statement on the account of Peter Curwell, M.D., private in the 6th Regiment of South Carolina; from Joseph Howell of the War Department Accountant's Office to the Auditor of the Treasury.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Samuel Hodgdon's duties in Office of Intendant of Military Stores
Regarding Samuel Hodgdon's duties as head of Office of Intendant of Military Stores, Wolcott notes that it is requisite that duties be defined relative to the Department of War and Treasury. In this …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Regarding sale of Virginia warrants
Discusses various financial issues and the sale of Virginia warrants.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Rejection of Appointment to Commissary General
Recommendation of Kirkpatrick appreciated, but Sec. of Treasury had a second choice for position of Commissary General if Craig declined appointment.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding purchase of final settlements
Discusses various financial matters and the purchase of final settlements.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Paul Perrault's commission as temporary engineer for fortifications
Knox defines the scope of Perrault's responsibilities as temporary engineer of Charleston and Georgetown in South Carolina, and Savannah and St. Mary's in Georgia.
Miscellaneous MSS Collection, #352.Regarding Major Kirkpatrick appointment as commissary
Original lost, contents believed to mention appointment of Kirkpatrick.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding Kentucky Volunteers, Garrisons, Contractors' Dishonesty, & Plans to Advance
Thanks Knox for transmitting the President's commendation. Discusses payment of Kentucky volunteers. Notes troops who will be sent to establish a post at Massac. Notes that the garrisons in his rear …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Regarding Joshua Humphreys; woodcutters at Georgia; request for money
Mentions Joshua Humphreys and Norfolk. Forks for wood cutters has been provided. Treasury will furnish money if needed; forward an estimate.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Interim Naval Constructor
Letter, discusses interim Naval constructor.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Federal-State Relations and the Establishment of a Settlement at Presqu'ile
Reassures Mifflin that the suspension of establishing a settlement at Presqu'ile is temporary, and was not meant (by the President) to supersede the power of Pennsylvania, but sooth relations with the …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.Regarding Correspondence with Major Stagg
Letter, encloses letter to Major Stagg, believing Stagg has misplaced or forgotten about the original.
Jeremiah Olney PapersRegarding casting of kentledge and request for another frigate model to be made
Mr. Tench Cox, Commissioner of revenue has made another contract for casting of kentlege [permanent ballast] for a frigate. Requests that Humphreys have another model made. Asks that Humphreys call on …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Captain Thomas Truxton's draft for 44 gun frigates and plates for publication of nautical book
Knox informs Captain Truxton [Truxtun] that he will direct the drafts of 44 gun ships, with masts and yards drawn by Josiah Fox, to be engraved at public expense. He will also loan plates for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Accumulated Expense by the Retail Purchase of Medicines
Regarding accumulated expense by the retail purchase of medicines, where no provision is made. Has consulted with Doctor Balfour and Messrs Jackson and Smith, and has made out an invoice containing …
James Robertson PapersRegarding irons, carriages, buildings, and cartridge boxes
Holt discusses a number of concerns relative to irons, carriages, buildings, and cartridge boxes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Refusal to Pay Capt. Howe's Detachment
Howell refuses to pay Howe's detachment during their dilatory march. If it had not been more than two months since Howe received his marching orders, his men would not have been in arrears more than …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Refusal to Advance Money
Treasury will not advance money for services of militia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
