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Disbursements at the New London Armory
Discusses disbursements at the armory in New London with Thomas Holt.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Directions on how to receive timbers and clarification of duties and responsibilities as clerk of ship yard
Stagg converys guidance from Secretary of War Pickering. He instructs Doughty to coordinate with Joshua Humphreys when receiving an timber or plank purchased by naval agents for frigate construction. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDirections for the Factor of the Southern Trading Posts
Pickering provides detailed instructions for James Byers, the new factor of the southern trading posts, and emphasizes the General Government's policy of treating the Indians with fairness and …
William Irvine PapersDirections for Ship Building
Offers suggestions for measurements related to frigates.
Elliot Snow Papers, Mm 70052795Direction for Frigate Mast & Spar Dimensions to Be Discussed
Letter, directs conference re mast & spar dimensions for Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersDifficulties in Obtaining Supplies at the Treasury
Though Hodgon had written Craig regarding the difficulties of obtaining from the Treasury the necessary supplies for the Quartermaster's Department, Craig had earlier responded via Colonel McNair with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difference of Rations for Captain Donald Grant Mitchell
Simmons certifies that $3.72 is due Captain Donald Grant Mitchell being the difference of four cents per ration of what was allowed him on a former account.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Difference between the Amount Counted & the Bills of Lading
The lead transported on board Captain Gardner's sloop "Pomona" and Captain Daggot's sloop "Heziah" is received. The pigs and bars have been weighed and counted and there appears to be a significant …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Details on Work at the New York Naval Yard
Tingley, the Clerk of the New York Naval Yard, writes Pickering, the Interim Secretary of War, to provide him with a return for the past month and to provide him with a receipt for all the supplies …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Detachments Formed While on March
Adjutant Mr. Lowell put another detachment under command of Hale during march from Boston, at Newport Hale received a second detachment. Muster and pay roll for all men enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Detachment Embarked for New Brunswick, Etc.
Howell is advised that the detachment of the 1st Sub Legion has embarked from Governors Island for New Brunswick to be commanded by Ensign Frothingham at that place. Enclosed are the muster rolls for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Destitute of Clothing
Wallington asks how to acquire clothing for the men in the garrison who are destitute of clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Desirability of presidential speech
Letter, discusses desirability of Presidential speech opposing unidentified concern.
John Jay PapersDesign specifications for 44 gun frigate
Designs and calculations for the construction of 44 gun frigates.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDesign of Iron Trucks
Pickering wants to know for what carriages were the iron trucks provided? Were they designed for sea coast as well as other gun carriages?
Timothy Pickering PapersDeserters' and Dead Men's Pay
Mifflin instructs Bruff as how to settle his accounts with specific instruction to return deserters' and dead men's pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deserters
Recruiting efforts and payment of bounty. Capture of deserters recounted with personal detail.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Deserter Captured
Henry Stacks, a deserter, apprehended in Stafford, Connecticut. Eaton requested guidance on what to do with him. Also discusses issues with muster rolls.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Depositions of Charges.
This is Wisenthal's deposition regarding charges against Lt. Col. Philip Reid, Commander of the 33rd Regiment of Militia..
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Deposition of Jacob Heyer.
Deposition of Jacob Heyer in which he attests to the fact that three of the four boxes of muskets shipped on board an Albany sloop were uncovered leaving the muskets contained therein in bad order. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deposition of Jacob Heyer
Enclosed is the deposition of Jacob Heyer in which he attests to the poor condition of the muskets shipped on board the stage boat "Polly."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Demand for Hats
Bryan writes Hodgdon to complain about an apparently insistent claim by Hodgdon for a large number of hats. Bryan claims that this is a significant imposition which is detrimental to his interests. …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Delivery of Rations
Stated intention to facilitate works at Presque Isle and to offer transportation of goods. General Wilkins agreed to deliver rations to posts.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Post Notes
Charles Anderson delivered post notes appropriated for the troops stationed at the upper posts of the Ohio river. Enclosed receipts.
James Robertson Papers
