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Statement of live oak timbers for 36 gun frigate at Baltimore
10/24/1795 LetterbookJosiah Fox to John Morgan, who is supervising cutting of timbers in Georgia. Statement of the live oak timbers for 36 gun frigates at Baltimore. Similar timber may be sent to Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Statement of lengths of masts and yards of 44 gun frigates
10/1795 LetterbookA true Statement of the total lengths of the masts and yards for the frigates of 44 guns calculated from the proportions laid down by the following gentlemen: Capt. Truxton, Mr. Humphreys, Capt. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Statement of Captain Bryant
01/09/1795 Letter SignedEnclosed is the statement that Captain [John] . Bryant has provided. If it is the one Hodgdon mentioned and transmitted to Bryant then Hodgdon is asked to certify it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Statement for Timber for 36-gun frigates.
10/20/1795 LetterbookNaval Constructor Josiah Fox lists the dimensions of timber for 36 gun frigate.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Stand of Arms & Equipment for Fifty Horsemen
02/14/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFive hundred stand of arms and equipments for fify horsemen should be packed up and put in perfect readiness. Even though they may not yet be removed, they still should be ready.
Timothy Pickering Papers- No image
Speech to Wabash Indians
03/19/1795 Manuscript Translation of DocumentSpeech to the Wabash Indians.
Printed Versions 
Speech to the War Chiefs
01/19/1795 Document, type undeterminedA speech by the Indian chiefs, documented in French.
James Wilkinson Papers- No image
Speech to the Sachams, Chiefs & Warriors of the Chipawas, Ottawas, Putawatimes
01/19/1795 DocumentWayne commends the interest in peace on the part of the Indian tribes. He reminds them of the call for an exchange of American prisoners held by the tribes for Indian prisoners held by the US. …
Printed Versions 
Speech to Indians Concluding Treaty Negotiations at Fort George
10/02/1795 Draft DocumentConfirms that he will carry the Indians' letter to George Washington, along with a general report of the negotiations. Bids farewell.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
Speech Requesting Exchange of Prisoners
01/19/1795 Document SignedSpeech given by Wayne on the Indian Nations' decision to pursue peace with the U.S. Wayne requested the release/exchange of prisoners from both sides.
Anthony Wayne Papers
Speech by Indian Chief to U.S. Commissioner at Fort George, 09/29/1795.
09/29/1795 Type UndeterminedThanks U.S. commissioners for their determination to do justice by the Indians. Confirms that the Indians' claim is just, and appeals to the Americans' Christianity to ensure that they continue to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
Specie due the Virginia Line
04/18/1795 Document SignedTransmits the estimate of specie due the Virginia Line for the year of 1783.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Spanish Treaty with Chickasaw on U.S. Land
11/12/1795 Printed DocumentEnclosed a copy of Spanish treaty with Chickasaw Nation allowing them to build a fortification in the south western territory (U.S. territory), believed this was contrary to the Spaniards official …
Printed Versions - No image
Spanish Influence on Creek Nation
01/13/1795 Printed DocumentBelieved obtaining prisoners and property plundered by hostile Creeks (as advised by the Spanish) would be a difficult task. Also discussed Creeks dependence on Spaniards for trade, and in order to …
Printed Versions 
Spanish at Chickasaw Bluff
07/12/1795 Autograph LetterExtract of letter from William Glover to General James Robertson concerning the Spanish Governor erecting a fort in the Chickasaw region.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891
Spanish at Chickasaw Bluff
07/09/1795 Autograph Letter SignedExtract of letter from General James Robertson to William Blount, Governor of the Southwest Territory. The Governor reports that the Spanish Government has erected cannons and other works at the …
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891
Some Men Now Having Five Months Pay Due Them
07/04/1795 Letter SignedTousard discusses his concerns about compensation of the officers and men and stresses the urgency of paying them in a timely manner. Some have not been paid in five months.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Small Pox Infections
05/22/1795 Typed DocumentNeed to have men stationed at Fort Fayette inoculated for small pox due to the widespread infections in its camps. Cited the clothing to be shipped down the Ohio river as possibly carrying the small …
Printed Versions - No image
Small Pox and Indian Treaty Negotiations
05/30/1795 Printed Document"A train of unfortunate circumstances" delayed delivery of letter from Col. Butler which contained a notification that troops were delayed in descending the Ohio river. Pickering believed that Butler …
Printed Versions 
Six Months Since Receiving My Pay
07/02/1795 Autograph Letter SignedSince six months have elapsed since Wilson has received his pay, he asks for the money permitted him and his men by Captain Harris's muster roll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Simplication of the Process for Obtaining Arms & Supplies
07/24/1795 Autograph Draft LetterWolcott suggests ways of simplifying the process for procuring and distributing quanties of arms and supplies. An invoice should be prepared of those articles that are wanted and measures taken for …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Richard Harrison
05/11/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons asks the Auditor of the Treasury, Richard Harrison to credit Major Craig for performance of duties as paymaster. Craig is Deputy Quartermaster General at Pittsburgh and has been also …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Richard Harrison
04/18/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons forwards to Richard Harrison an estimate of the specie due to the Virginia Line for the year 1783.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Joshua Wentworth
04/20/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons confirms receipt of records sent by Joshua Wentworth concerning Lieutenant John Parker Hale.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Joshua Wentworth
04/18/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons notifies Joshua Wentworth that he is to receive money for Captain Daniel Tilton at Exeter.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
