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Regarding the pay and subsistence of the Navy
Letter to the Treasury Secretary concerning the pay and subsistence of the Navy.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding the dimenstions taken for the casting of kentledge
Regarding the mistakenly cast kentledge, Humphreys provides information on the moulds and the dimensions he took for casting of kentledge.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the closing of recruiting account
Informs Lt. Freeman that he owes money that must be paid before his recruiting account can be closed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding the claim of Captain Bonnell
Returns the papers relative to the claim of Capt. Bonnell to Richard Harrison.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding suspension of payment and request for payment in coming months
Navy yard clerk Samuel Shore expresses dissatisfaction that Simmons suspended the amount charged to his account and Shore now is expecting to be fully paid for the months of November and December.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Suggestions for Frigate Planking
Letter, describes suggestions re Frigate planking.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding subsistence account
Informs Ensign Thompson that he must attest that no rations were received before his subsistence account can be settled.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Salary
Houdin has been writing to Howell for his salary but has received no response. He hopes that Simmons will send him his pay for October 1794 - May 1795.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Regarding request to send foreman to Georgia to superintend cutting of timber; on the negroes as less expensive workers
Hackett wants to send his foreman from New Hampshire to to superintend the cutting of timbers in Georgia. Pickering points out the the negroes in Georgia would be cheaper to pay than the men from …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding receipt rolls
Informs Capt. Gibson that Edward Carrington will pay him. Reminds the Captain that men making their marks on receipt rolls must be witnessed by a respectable person.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding payments made to Robert Hays
Informs David Henley of the payments made to Robert Hays.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding payments
Informs Capt. Greaton that the Secretary of War has advanced his wife 90 dollars on account of his pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding objections to Joshua Humphreys' ideas on frigate construction
Pickering repeats his guidance regarding objections to the ideas of Joshua Humphreys. He expects a timely communication of opinions of all the [naval constructors] concerned in building 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 ToRegarding monies due to deserters
Informs Nehemiah Freeman that the Secretary at War has directed that monies due to deserters be applied as contingent funds at West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding mistakes in the casting of kentledge
Pickering laments that the kentledge cast by Mr Fauch turned out faulty. Discusses the contract and models and asks that Talbot prepare a detailed examination of the matter and report minutely.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Joining Rebels
Nephew to Antoine Lassell expressed his fear for his uncle being scalped due to his joining the Rebels out West.
Anthony Wayne PapersRegarding distributing pay, ammunition and rations of certain detachments of Kentucky militia
Encloses copy of instructions for distributing pay, ammunition and rations of certain detachments of Kentucky militia. Since considerable time has elapsed since advance of money, Howell wishes to …
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Regarding disbursement of funds
Provides detailed instructions to Lt. Nehemiah Freeman regarding the disbursement of funds to be received from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding disbursed payments
Informs Capt. Kalteisen that Daniel Stevens will disburse payment for himself, his recruits, Lt. Williams, Ensign Torrans, and Doctor Gillaspy.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding deviations from frigate design, transom, live oak
Letter from Secretary of War Pickering, discusses alternations in frigate design at New York. Discusses requisiton of live oak intended for the wing transom. Discusses whether it is fit for this …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding deviations from frigate design and settling disputes within the Navy Yard
Captains of the frigates, acting as superintendents, are to ensure that Naval Constructors build the frigates according to the specifications. Any deviations to design must be reported to the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding deviations from frigate design
Pickering receiving reports that person sent from Philadelphia to render assistance has been rendered uneasy in his situation. Refers to the application of timbers. Pickering outlines policy regarding …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding delinquint accounts
Informs Capt. Rucastle that his accounts are delinquent. Directs that vouchers be forwarded to the Accountant's Office for settlement.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
