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Henry Knox transmits Captain Truxton's estimate for masts and spars to Secretary of Treasury Hamilton
Knox sends Captain Thomas Truxton's estimate for masts and spars for one of the 44 gun frigates. Estimate for 36 gun frigate a little inferior in size.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox requests Captain Richard Dale go to Norfolk to begin frigate construction
Knox requests that Captain Richard Dale, superintendent for frigate construction, repair to Norfolk without delay, meet with the Naval Agent William Pennock, in order to start frigate construction. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox orders Captain Silas Talbot to go to New York to superintend frigate construction
Henry Knox dispatches Captain Silas Talbot to New York to assume duties as superintendent of frigate construction in concert with Naval Agent John Blagge. Instructions to follow.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox orders Captain James Seaver to go to Portsmouth New Hampshire to superintend frigate construction
Henry Knox dispatches Captain James Seaver to Portsmouth New Hampshire to superintend frigate construction in concert with Naval Agent. Notes that public interest best served by Captain Thomas Truxton …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox forwards letter to Naval Agent John Blagge from unknown person
Henry Knox forwards a letter to Naval Agent at New York John Blagge. The letter is signed with initials "T.W.", posted from New York on 3 November 1794.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox decision on the issue of pine or oak for the frigates
Knox reports that he has read the reports on the merits of oak and pine for the frigates. While he respects the opinion of Joshua Humphreys, he believes that the experience in the use of pine beams is …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox announces names of naval agents to Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, informs that Charleston will not be one of the ports for construction, and names John Morgan and Joshua Humphreys as constructors
Secretary of War Henry Knox informs Alexander Hamilton that he has appointed as naval agents Henry Jackson at Boston, Jeremiah Yellot at Baltimore, and Henry Blagge at New York. Others will be named …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHe Appeared Much Intoxicated
Slough discusses the pay of an employee who may be afflicted with an attachment to intoxicating spirits. He knows of some gentlemen from Philadelphia who encountered him while he appeared to be much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Harmony Between the General and Particular Governments
Knox assures Governof Mifflin of the General Government's desire for harmony with the State Governments. He explains the suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle as the means of …
William Irvine PapersHamilton's Receipt for his Wagon Load
Encloses receipt of Hamilton's wagon load. Is to give Hamilton two certificates. Gives instructions for delivery of stationary. Reports on delivery of medicine chest. Colonel Sargent's stores will …
James Robertson PapersHamilton's Letter to James Blanchard
As requested, Howell encloses a copy of Hamilton's letter to Mr. James Blanchard, which Howell has compared with the original.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Hamilton Volunteers to Fight the Insurrection
Hamilton expresses his wish to join in the effort to combat the insurrection in western Pennsylvania. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersGunn discusses Indian affairs and military disposition in the South with Knox
Letter, describes ideas to protect frontier; discusses behavior of troops.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Gratitude for Quelling the Insurrection
Harmar transmits the several resolves expressing gratitude to those involved in the expedition to quell the western insurrection.
William Irvine PapersGratitude for Assisting in the Suppression of the Insurrection
Knox extends the President's gratitude to Governor Mifflin and the Militia of Pennsylvania for their support of the General Government's suppression of the recent insurrection.
William Irvine PapersGrain at Furman's Store
At the present [Moore] Furman's store has grain in it but it should be ready for public use by Monday.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Governor Blount's Observations on the Rolls of Seven Officers
Blount sends Henley the muster rolls of seven officers, but he argues that the service of the named officers was so brief that paying them is not justified.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Goods to be Transported to Knoxville
Hodgdon is directed to pack up and have transported to Governor [William] Blount at Knoxville various goods intended for him and for the Chickasaw Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Goods for Hanley
Ball has received the goods intended for Hanley in good order and paid the freight. They will be sent on in two or three days.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Going Down to My Husband
Mrs. PIke asks for an advance of $120 so that she can take her children to visit her husband.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
