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Dissatisfaction with Arrangements Surrounding Settlement at Presqu'ile
Mifflin writes that he is transmitting all documents pertaining to Pennsylvania's title to land supposedly bought from the Six nations, for use in upcoming negotiations in a dispute over the same. …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.Disposition of Militia from New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Hamilton reports on the disposition of two detachments of militia the need for which is in dispute. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersDispatches for General Chapin
Hodgdon is directed to provide an express to carry dispatches to General [Israel] Chapin at Canandarquay, Genesee Country.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Ongoing Construction of Fortifications at New London
Discusses work on the fortifications of New London, including blockhouses, earthworks, and a magazine. Explains that most of the appropriated funds were spent on blockhouses.
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersDiscussion of Frigate Timbers & Drafts, And Slave Labor
Letter, discusses cutting timber for Frigates; mentions slaves; discusses Frigate drafts.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Drafts & Models of Frigates
Letter, discusses masts re draft of 44 gun Frigate; mentions India cloth; asks for draft to scale.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Construction & Dimensions of Warships
Letter, discusses mould loft for ships of war; describes dimensions of 44 gun frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Cannon Contracts
According to request, forwards information about cannons ordered, with notes on each contract. Announces that each party has agreed to the contract. Notes acknowledgment of the Secretary of the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Discussion of Appointment of Naval Constructor at Gosport Navy Yard
Letter, discusses appointment of Naval constructor at Norfolk.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussing the Rhode Island general assembly and improving the plight of negro soldiers
The letter mentions the general assembly adjourned a Saturday to meet on a Monday at the end of the month. The assembly made provisions for a general election as well as grant the charter for a …
Rhode Island CollectionDiscusses Procedure for the Purchase of Gunpowder
Discusses military accounts with office agent for the purchase of gunpowder
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Discusses Pack Horses; Encloses Returns
Refers to request for pack horses by General Wayne. Explains estimates with potential casualties and savages. Discusses use of horses. Encloses general returns.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Disbursements for Naval Objects
Advances have been made in the amount of $18,000 to $20,000 for the purpose of mounting cannon and other expenses of fortifying the harbours and contingent expenses of the ordnance department.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Disarming Privateer Vessels in U.S. Ports
Due to the recent events surrounding a privateer vessel, President issued proclamation that ordered all privateer vessels now in port to be stripped of their weapons.
Dreer CollectionDirects Incident with Morgantown Jailer to the Department of State
Received letter from supervisor of Maryland about expense of jail guard at Morgantown. Suggests that such matters fall under the Department of State rather than the War Department. Will check on the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Directions from Knox to Humphreys on contracting with carpenters for construction of building for making the moulds
Knox instructs Humphreys to immediately execute plan for construction of a building for making ship moulds. Engage with the cheapest price in mind and start procurement of materials.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDirecting Talbot to appoint a clerk of the yard
Knox mentions to Talbot how important the clerk of the yard is, and directs him to appoint someone suitable to the task. The pay for the clerk will be $750 per year.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Dimensions of the Timber and Planks for the Frigates from Joshua Humphreys
"Dimensions of the Timber and Planks 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 To
