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Pay & Expenses of a Guard on the Brigantine "Chilcomb"
Howell discusses the pay due a guard on a brig captured by a privateer.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Participation During an Impending Council Fire
Speeches delivered by chiefs of sundry tribes regarding participation in an impending council meeting.
Anthony Wayne PapersPartial relinquishment of pay for officers
Caleb Swan inquires as to the late accountant Joseph Howell's intent regarding partial relinquishment of pay for officers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Papers Respecting Stage Transactions
With regard to the papers respecting stage transactions, the bill Hodgdon returned was McLean & Van Emburgh's return for making no further applications to the Secretary of War relative to these …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Papers and Money for Kirkpatrick
Pickering wants the papers for Kirkpatrick to be included in today's post to Pittsburgh. The $2000 for him should also be sent.
Timothy Pickering PapersOutfitting Troops
Notification that all troops fit for duty descended the Ohio under the command of Richard Sparks, who was also charged with transporting all Indian goods. Clothing received was not sufficient to …
James Robertson PapersOrdnances for Transport
Enclosed return for ordnance and military stores to be transported to fort on St. Mary's River.
Gratz Collection of AutographsOrdnance for Mud Island
Pickering asks Hodgdon to deliver to James Gamble for the use of the garrison at Mud Island the following: half a barrel of cannon powder, fifty tubes filled and forty empty cartridges for …
Timothy Pickering PapersOrders to suspend march to West Point
Pickering notes that the troops at West Point are sickly and therefore orders Captain Alexander Thompson to suspend the march there. Expresses a hope that measures taken will produce favorable change …
Register of Powder, West Point 1791Order to Resume Construction of Portmouth, New Hampshire Defenses; Funds Forthcoming
Based on Whipple's estimate of the sum needed to pay laborers to complete the defenses at Portsmouth, New Hampshire ($280), Pickering authorizes the construction to continue, and promises that the …
Joseph & William Whipple PapersOrder to Pay Nicholas Fish for Pay and Forage Due Lynch
submitted accounts of pay and forage due to Nicholas Fish, requested that his pay be forwarded as is easily convenient.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Order to Maintain Horses
Horses to be housed by Hodgdon for Colonel Rochefontaine.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionOrder in favor of Samuel Dexter
Letter to the Comptroller of the Treasury concerning an order in favor of Samuel Dexter drawn by Jonathan Bancroft, late a sergeant in the 5th Massachusetts Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Order and Receipts for Ensign Remington Held for Bail
Eaton notifies Simmons that he is holding Ensign Remington's receipt for pay as bail in a special action.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Opposing the Town at Presqu' Isle
Pickering responds to Governor Mifflin's declaration that a town is needed at Presque Isle to provide a garrison for state troops to supplement the federal garrison at Fort Le Boeuf. He lists the …
William Irvine PapersOne Dollar and One Cent to the Treasurer
Lieutenant Freeman is directed to pay to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, the sum of $1.01, being the balance of the moneys remaining in his hands which he received for recruiting.
Timothy Pickering Papers, 1775-1795On the shipment of copper and instructions to deliver to Naval Agent John Blagge
Pickering informs Collector at the port of New York John Lamb that a quantity of copper is arriving on the ship Neptune from Liverpool England. He asks that the shipment be delivered to John Blagge, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the legality of Colonel Reed selling liquor to troops
On behalf of Captain Bissell, commander at Presque Isle, Pickering requests legal opinion from the US District Attorney on what legal measures can be taken against Colonel Reed, who is selling liquor …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.On the legality of citizens arming their vessels in time of peace
Reports from the port of Philadelphia indicate that some civilians are arming their vessels. Secretary Pickering asks lawyer William Rawle whether it is lawful for citizens of United States, in time …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.On the keel wood for frigate; salting of oak wood; and whether oak wood is preferable to live oak
Secretary of War Pickering discusses use of deadwood to be laid over the frigate keel; use of salting to harden the oak; and whether common oak will do, since live oak is so hard to procure. In a post …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the different calculations as to total measurement of masts and yards
Pickering had hoped that since Captains Truxton, Barry and Talbot were in town, they would meet with Joshua Humphreys to consult on the dimensions of masts for the frigates. Pickering includes a chart …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the assignment of Josiah Fox at Norfolk and decision to direct timbers to Baltimore and Philadelphia ship yards
Pickering informs Morgan that his services in Georgia overseeing procurement of timber are indispensable; therefore Josiah Fox is assigned as temporary assistant naval constructor at Norfolk. Also …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the approved furlough of Captain Richard Dale of the Navy
Stagg informs Simmons that Captain Richard Dale is about to engage on voyage to China and is by authority of President of United States, on furlough. His pay and subsistence continue to be as if …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn putting planks for frigate in salt water
Talbot's plan to put the planks for the frigate in salt water is a sound one. Caution that there are any worms in the water which could cause damage. The mode of securing it, Talbot and the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
