Collection
42,880 items

Request to appoint inspector to examine anchors
03/20/1795 LetterbookTimothy Pickering relays letter from Nathaniel Cushing, forwarded by Secretary of Treasury. Letter requests that an inspector be appointed to examine achors according to the terms of the contract, and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request for Wages Due Workmen
12/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that pay be sent for the workmen since they buy their own provisions and it is "market season"
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Request for vouchers
11/16/1795 LetterbookAcknowledges the receipt of Capt. Price's letter. Requests that he forward the appropriate vouchers as soon as possible.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) - No image
Request for vouchers
11/13/1795 LetterbookRequests from Capt. Dale that he immediately forward vouchers from the sum of 113 dollars he received for a detachment of militia in Delaware.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) - No image
Request for vouchers
11/13/1795 LetterbookRequests from Capt. Frazer that he immediately forward vouchers from the sum of 154 dollars that he received for Capt. Booth and the Delaware militia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) - No image
Request for vouchers
11/13/1795 LetterbookRequests from John Betson that he quickly forward vouchers for the 422 dollars in pay he received for Capt. Stewart and the Delaware militia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) 
Request for Talbot, Truxton & Humphreys to Submit Proper Dimensions of Masts & Spars for Frigates
09/30/1795 Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for dimensions of masts and spars.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Request for Supplies Previously Requested
11/14/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLynch reiterated request for money to be forwarded to Hardy from previous letter. Lynch requested the supplies discussed by dispersed to Nicholas Fish.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Settlement of Accounts
04/16/1795 Autograph Letter SignedIncloses his receipts for himself and his company for the last quarter of 1794. His accounts for the trip from New York to Pittsburgh are with Major Craig. Howe prefers to have his accounts settled by …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Scouts in Virginia Counties
09/14/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPickering will request approval from President for spies to be employed in Virginia counties to protect against hostile Indians. Informed Brooke of peace accord between Indian tribes and U.S.
Dreer Collection
Request for Report on State of Fortifications of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
11/18/1795 Letter SignedRequests a report on the state of the fortifications at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with an estimate of any remaining costs or materials required to complete them. Pickering desires this information …
Joseph & William Whipple Papers
Request for Relief or Winter Clothing and Construction
10/16/1795 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that the term of active duty for Joseph McCutcheon and the men under his command will expire in January, and wish to be relieved or furnished with winter clothing as none of the men at …
James Robertson Papers
Request for Regular Payroll
07/21/1795 Autograph Letter SignedIngersoll requested he be added to the Payroll of troops and be paid on a regular basis by Capt. Fleming, paymaster for troops at West Point, rather than through submission to Mr. Gorham.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Quantity of Clothing Required
01/24/1795 Autograph Letter SignedIn order to provide ample clothing for troops at and around Fort Washington Pickering enclosed information on number of men.
Arthur G. Mitten Collection
Request for payment to soldier named Potts
12/22/1795 Document SignedPaper to be handed to Stagg by Potts, a soldier, regarding his pay. Asks that he be paid. He has some clothing due, which he cares nothing about.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Request for payment from the United States
06/15/1795 Document SignedPosey asks for money due him from the United States. Has conferred authority on friend Mr. Walker to act on his behalf.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request for Pay to be Forwarded to Albany
02/02/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMcClellan requested pay owed soldiers to be sent, many owed backpay and McClellan forced to make advances to men so they may settle debts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Pay Advance
07/15/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for advanced pay, matters of delicacy and motivation from Mrs. Lynch induced Lynch to write Simmons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Pay
09/02/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRequests the pay due him, totaling $327.48.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Pay
06/26/1795 Autograph Letter SignedAccount submitted for payment with assurance by Mr. Daniel Stevens, Supervisor of Charleston harbor, that Merlhie had not received pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Pay
01/06/1795 Letter SignedBall asks Hodgdon to forward Ball's pay, as well as the pay of Colonel Henley if that has not already been done.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Request for overdue money and supplies
07/08/1795 Extract of LetterLangham reports that he has not received supplies or money at Shepherds Town. Langham laments that he is without private and public money. Asks Hodgdon to forward by Mr. John Lien as much money as the …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Request for Orders of Payment
09/30/1795 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses accounts of pay due September 30 and asks that orders for payment be forwarded.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Order of Payment
03/31/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMartinan lamented the distance and time required to travel to Charlotte to obtain the money owed him by the Treasurer of the United States and requested an order for payment be sent to him in Newburn …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for office supplies
07/21/1795 LetterbookForwards a request for office supplies to the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
