Collection
42,880 items
Doubts Concerning the Pay of the New Jersey Troops
Hamilton explains that he has delayed providing the money required for the New Jersey troops because he believes the estimate for that purpose is excessive. He points out that the first month's pay …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Documents Supporting Payment of Corps at West Poin
Freeman enclosed accounts current for the corps of artillerists and engineers that stated the amount due them. Request for blank receipt rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Documents Refuting Claim of Seizure
Bond noted his possession of documents that refuted claims that Captain Home detained U.S. seamen unlawfully.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Disputes Among Indians
Enclosed copies of Creek talks submitted to Pickering. Disputes between tribes discussed.
James Robertson PapersDisposition of Advertisements
The advertisement in the enclosed account was taken from the Gazette of the United States. A note was attached to the advertisements requesting the printers of the various states to insert them in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposition of a Box of Public Shoes
Enclosed is a bill of lading for public shoes that have been in storage since the Summer of '92. The shoes were delivered to Manning, Wychoff & Co. by Beach & Canfield who had been contracted by the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Use of Live Oak Timbers in Frigate Construction, Especially for Gun Decks
Refers to reviewing Mr. Humphreys' table of dimensions concerning the limbers for the 36-gun frigates, finding that their scantlings [the dimensions of the framing and structural portions] were too …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceDiscussion of U.S. Frigate Construction & Josiah Fox's Performance as Naval Constructor
Letter, discusses Frigates under construction in U.S.; discusses Frigate building at Norfolk; describes Josiah Fox's pay rate; discusses Fox's performance as Naval constructor.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Timber & Transoms for Frigates
Letter, discusses timber for frigates; discusses transom dimensions; advises constructors about bad timber.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Planks for Frigate at Norfolk [Chesapeake]
Letter, asks for information re planks at Norfolk; discusses plank for Frigate at Norfolk.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Naval Constructor & Construction of Frigates
Letter, discusses Naval constructor; discusses frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Gosport Navy Yard & Frigate Planks
Letter, discusses plank for Frigates; describes situation of Gosport Naval yard.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Frigate Bolting Timbers
Letter, discusses bolting timbers in 44 gun Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Cutlery for Navy Yard
Letter, discusses knives & forks for Naval yard.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Construction of 36 and 44 Gun Frigates, & Dangers During Launch
Letter, discusses 36 and 44 gun Frigate construction; describes dangers of launching Frigate; discusses descent of keel.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Commissioners' Powers to Settle Damage Claims Arising from Jay Treaty Negotiations
Letter, discusses the powers and aims of commissioners in deciding claims for losses or damages relative to the Treaty of Peace [apparently referring to the Treaty of Paris which ended the …
John Jay PapersDiscussion of Closing of Gosport Navy Yard, Frigate Dimensions & Timbers
Letter, discusses closing Naval yard at Gosport; discusses dimensions of Frigate; discusses timber for Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Amendments to Frigate Design
Letter, discusses alterations in Frigate design.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussing Ship Construction
Stodder is discussing ship modeling and ship construction with Pickering. He recommends improvements in design and structure as well as evaluating the state of the timber being used for shipbuilding.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceDiscusses Present Purchases
Refers to agreement over Boston sail cloth made before he left the treasury business in the War Department. Mr. Francis has been advised to make purchases as soon as possible. Declares that the large …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Discrepancy in Hodgdon's Account
Hodgdon's account as agent for procuring supplies for the War Department for the first six months of 1795 has been adjusted at the Treasury. The balance found is $14.42 more than the balance from the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discoveries in Shipbuilding Processes, Poor Directions
Process for boat building discussed, not all materials have arrived.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Discount of John Habersham, Collector for the Customs in Savannah Georgia
Simmons certifies that two dollars has been discounted by John Habersham, Collector for the Customs in Savannah, Georgia out of the duties on imposts and tonnage for which he is to be accountable in …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Discharge of the workers at Norfolk ship yard
Yards to north to be supplied with live oak timber first. Mr Morgan remains in Georgia overseeing timber harvest business; will remain so until supply of frigates is finished. As such, when the keel …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
