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Dimensions of Masts, Yards, and Spars for 36 Gun Frigates
Henry Knox provides to Tench Cox a copy of the dimensions of masts and spars for a 44 gun frigate that was previously sent to the Secretary of the Treasury on 26 June 1794.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDimensions of masts, yards and spars for 44 and 36 gun frigates
Knox forwards to Tench Coxe the dimensions of the masts, spars and yards of the 36 gun frigates.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDimensions of masts and spars for 44 and 36 gun frigates
In answer to request of 15 July, Knox provides dimensions of spars and masts for 36 and 44 gun ships. Reported that for the 36 gun ships, would be a little inferior to that of 44 gun, but it seems …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDifficulties in Obtaining Saltpeter
Wolcott discusses a letter from the bankers in Holland which describes the unfavorable prospects of obtaining significant quantities of saltpeter in Europe. Information from Hamburg demonstrates that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Detainment by French
Status of detainees reported as settled between Sec. of State and British Minister.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDetails for new government position
Letter from the Commissary of Military Stores to Secretary Knox, enclosing a description of the duties of the proposed officer responsible for issuing stores and accounting for them, the quartermaster …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Detailed Information on Hostile Indians Movement
Mounted volunteers under Major General Scott and Captain Butler at Fort Washington ordered to Green ville to track the movement of hostile Indians. Escape path given in detail.
Anthony Wayne PapersDesertion
Gov't role in desertion of soldiers, Williamson to inquire after Murray's location.
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Deserter Forfeit Pay, Enclosed Muster Rolls for Mounted Volunteers of Kentucky
Letter, discusses problem of desertion and pay of deserters.
Anthony Wayne PapersDepreciation Due Warner's Regiment
It appears that the State of Vermont has settled with the officers of Colonel Warner's regiment on principles exceedingly injurious to their interests. Howell does not approve of the measure.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Departure of Col. Nichols
Announces departure of Col. Francis Nichols to provide aid to the Pennsylvania divisions of the militia army. Requests directions for his brother Col. W. Nichols.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Delivery of Supplies
Per request of Governor Mifflin, loan of military supplies for defense of frontier.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Delivery of Supplies
Howitzers and grape shot to be delivered to General Robertson. He will use supplies at posts he will establish in the western territories.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Silver Indian Ornaments
Letter, orders the delivery of silver Indian ornaments to Nicholas Hoffman and Co.
Pequot Libary MSS
