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On the subject of newspapers
Discusses papers sent, receipt of newspapers, and subscription to a newspaper.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)On the employment of Mr George Taylor's father as a ship joiner for frigate in New York
Henry Knox informs Blagge that he has received letter from George Taylor asking that his father be employed as ship joiner for frigate at New York. Knox says he considers employment of artificers to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn business in Naval Department, Knox's successor, fire engines for frigates
Knox discusses whether anything material in Naval Department was omitted. Refers to his successor and the matter of fire engines for the frigates.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOfficer Recommendations & Resignations
Recommendations for officer promotions, and losses due to resignation (speeded in one case by alcoholism).
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Offer of clerk of shipyard duties at Baltimore or Boston
Offer of position clerk of shipyard and duties at either Boston or Baltimore. Pay about $750 per year. Duties specified, and will require incessant attention.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToObtaining Current Notes
Notes made out to Caleb Swan, therefore Howell advised that Craig apply to Lieut. Smith for current bank notes to pay troops. Noted transportation of silver.
James Robertson PapersObservations Regarding Officers' Rations
Obserevations are transmitted regarding that part of the Act of Congress of 30th April 1790 that applies to officers' rations which are permitted to be allotted in either rations or money.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Observations on the Rolls of Four Officers
Blount sends the Muster Rolls of four officers whose service, he argues, was so trivial that paying them is not justified.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Objects for $25,000?
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon furnish him with an estimate stating the objects for which the $25,000 was requested.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)O'Hara's Account
[Partly illegible] The amount incurred, exclusive of Major Craig's demands and the credit given to Mr. Belli for the sum of $12,000, was ordered in a separate account, explained in O'Hara's earlier …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Receipt of Money Due
Received letter with enclosed pay bill. Also received pay from Nicholas Fish, and pay for recruits. Thompson created triplicate receipts and disbursed them as necessary.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Receipt
Notification that letter to Secretary of War was received.
James Robertson PapersNotification of Receipt
Moultrie received iron [tr]uck and heels for carriages.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionNotification of Power of Attorney to Settle Accounts
George M. Bedinger authorized Henry Bedinger with power of attorney. H. Bedinger was given enclosed papers to settle accounts of G. Bedinger. G. Bedinger suffered from a "rhumatick" situation and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of new book for record-keeping
Notification of new book opened to record trifle expenditures and frugal dispersal of pay. Howell is accountant of the War Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Delivery
Fisher to delivery money to pay troops stationed in the upper parts of the Ohio river.
James Robertson PapersNotification of Credit to Account
Money received from Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of United States passed to the credit of Howell's account.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Clothing Delivery to the Chickasaws
Chief Opoia Mingo has been given clothing by General Washington to deliver to the people of the Chickasaw nation as a token of friendship.The Chickasaws are commended for encouraging their warriors to …
Anthony Wayne PapersNotifcation of Payment Owed, Deserter Captured
Money drawn in favor of Jeremiah Barkey, the bearer of the letter. Deserter Robert Newman apprehended this morning, to be transported to Fort Fayette.
James Robertson PapersNotes Intended for the Troops of the Upper Posts
The Notes intended for the pay of the troops of the upper posts have mistakenly been made payable to Caleb Swan; provisions should be made to correct the mistake and advice should be given to the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
