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Regarding delinquint accounts
Notifies Capt. Jonas Snowden that his accounts are delinquent and failure to make immediate adjustment will result in legal action.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding debt and record keeping
Informs George Fleming of the extent of his debt and urges better record keeping.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Colonel James Hackett's letter on the dimensions of transom, quality of timbers
Humphreys discusses letters from James Hackett, Naval constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Discusses the size of the frigate transom, dimensions of beams and the matter of defective timber.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding certain claims
Informs David Allison that his claims require further explanation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Captain Samuel Nicholson request to draw rations at Boston
Pickering denies Captain Nicholson's request to draw rations on the grounds that there is no commissary to supply one officer and none of the other officers draw rations at present.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Book of Regulations in British Navy
Pickering informs Captain Nicholson, who evidently borrowed the Book of Regulations for the British Navy, that he would like it returned when the time approaches for manning 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 ToRefusal of a Claim by B. J. Staats
The claim of B. J. Staats is founded on a certificate issued by Colonel Udney Hay. The Treasury has refused certificates of this kind because Colonel Hay did not present a return that he had issued …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Refund for New Jersey
Treasury Department cannot reimburse New Jersey for the cost of recruiting and outfitting soldiers to fight the "Insurgents". Pickering believes a delay in payment would last only one month.
James F. Drake CollectionReferring the accounts of Major Rivardi
Refers the accounts of Major Rivardi to the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Referring case of Edwin Harris
Refers the case of Ensign Edwin Harris to the Secretary at War for action. Simmons' records reflect that Harris solicited payments from various paymasters in an attempt to collect money in excess of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Referral to Secretary of War
Question posed by Howell better answered by Sec. of War than Wolcott. Wolcott offers advice on how to submit information relative to his question.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Reference to Last Letter and Methods for Filing for Reimbursement
Fleming received letter from Simmons by Mr. Cranch. Fleming feared mistakes were made in the entry of account information and would forward certificates and vouchers as soon as possible.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Recruits to Proceed to Governors Island
Tallman has received orders from the Secretary of War to proceed with his recruits to Governors Island in the harbor of New York and then return to Trenton to continue the recruiting service. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruitment Matters
Letter from the interim Secretary of War on the subject of recruiting. Makes mention of Samuel Huntington, governor of Connecticut.
Stauffer CollectionRecruitment at Governor's Island
Conveys the Secretary at War's concern about recruiting men into service from Governor's Island. Directs Major Tousard to supervise Lt. Dayton's efforts in that regard.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Recruiting Money Paid, No Settlement Yet Reached
Hamtramck seeks answer to question posed last July regarding the payment of officers for recruiting services. Recounts conditions under which he paid officers and he assumed his account would be …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Recruiting for the Legion
Captains William Lewis and Benjamin Price have been directed to begin recruiting for the Legion. Lewils will rendezvous at Hagers Town and Price at Frederick Town. Each officer should be furnished …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruiting and Pay
Pay and clothing for Rickard's company are on their way. Men whose term with the military ends and who do not renew their contract are to receive civilian clothing and some money. Pickering advises …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Recruiting and Enlisting Soldiers, Etc.
Pickering discusses recruiting and reelnisting soldiers and mentions the conduct of Indian agents and Wayne's Campaign.
Timothy Pickering PapersRecruiting Accounts Closed
By order of Maj. Toussard, Hale discontinued recruiting, accounts enclosed. Payment did not conform to Act of Congress, issued March 23rd.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Reconfiguring Military Store Accounts, Expenditures, Reports, and Accountability
Wolcott maintains that the accountant of the War Department should receive on a quarterly basis the accounts of the Superintendent of Military Stores and Supplies which should include his and his …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Recommends Samuel Chase as Chief Justice
Recommends Samuel Chase as chief justice in the judicial department. He has demonstrated great patriotism.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommending Ensign McCutcheon
The authors recommend Ensign McCutcheon for appointment as an officer in the artillery of the U.S.
William Irvine PapersRecommended Regulations for Gosport Navy Yard
Josiah Fox, notable naval architect, recommends regulations for Naval yard at Gosport, VA. Fox recommends director of the yard; recommends completing the outer hall of Frigate; advises against workmen …
Josiah Fox Papers
