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Circular to Constructors of Frigates regarding contrary opinions on frigate construction
Pickering informs the constructors that if any ideas suggested by Joshua Humphreys appear erroneous, then they should inform the Secretary of War with the reason for the contrary opinion. If there are …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCircular letter to the Supervisors of the Revenue
Writes a circular letter to the Supervisors of the Revenue, requesting that they state their accounts, agreeably to the circular letter of the Treasury Secretary.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Circular Letter to the Naval Agents & Discussion of Naval Timber
This circular letter to Naval Agents discusses the best timber to use for frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersCircular Letter from the War Office to the constuctors of the Frigates on dimensions of plank and timber
Enclosed attachment provides dimensions of plank and some timber of frigates. It was long since prepared and should have been transmitted to the constructors. Any objections, please state them.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCircular Letter from the War Office to Naval Constructors regarding errors in timber
Regarding errors in the providing of timber, request that naval constructors document on a chart which timbers had arrived in each ship yard and what timbers were still wanting. This information to be …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCircular Letter from the War Office to Constructors of 44-gun Frigates
Reference to the 3d futtocks; shortening to give scarph to the gun ports and to provide for scuppers. Refers to fitting of timbers. Refers to the fitting of the futtocks and regulation of the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCircular Letter from Secretary at War to Naval Agents on the use of live oak, deadwood and white oak for frigate construction
There is a question on whether enough live oak could be obtained for frigate construction. It is now found that enough live oak may possibly be obtained. Therefore the white oak prepared should be …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToChickasaw Goods from Pittsburgh to Nashville
The interim Secretary of War requests information from the Commissary of Military Stores regarding the carriage of Chickasaw goods from Pittsburgh to Nashville, specifically the weight.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Charges for blankets and shoes
Informs Lt. McClallen that Nicholas Fish will pay him. Also informs McClallen that charges for blankets and shoes cannot be made on paymaster accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Charges Against Walton White
Enclosed are the charges that appear on the books of the pay office against Walton White.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges Against Anthony White
Lenox asks Howell to provide him with a statement of any charges against Anthony White.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Chapin discusses state and federal authority to treat with Indians with Pickering
Letter, informs re unauthorised treaty; discusses New York purchase of Cayuga & Onandaga reservations; discusses State rights and Federal Governement; informs re land sales.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs with Pickering
Letter, discusses expenditures re Six Nations; informs re British council with Senecas at Fort Erie.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin asks Pickering to pay a debt
Chapin asks that Pickering pay Pell $200. Pell had advanced this money for Chapin's use in official capasities.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Cession of Indian Lands
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Governor of New York, discussion the cession of Indian land to the United States via treaty.
John Jay PapersCertifies bounty entitlement
Certifies that Jacob Johnson of the 5th Maryland Regiment and George Johnson and Patrick Mooney of the Sixth Maryland Regiment were killed in action on 16 August 1780. As such, the administrators of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certifies accounts of Major Lloyd
Certifies the accounts of Major Richard Lloyd as agent to General Moses Hazen's Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certification of payment; Lieutenant David Hale and recruits
Simmons certifies that Lieutenant David Hale and recruits under his command, Portland Maine, are due $102.83 for pay during the month of May and June 1795.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment; Ensign Peter Frothingham for subsistence
Simmons certifies that the sum of $98.68 is due Ensign Peter Frothingham for his subsistence from January 1, 1795 and his pay from March through May 1795, inclusive.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment due; Lieutenant David Hale and recruits
Simmons certifies that is $130.00 is due Lieutenant David Hale for his pay and the pay of recruits, month of April 1795
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of Our Account
Manning and Wychoff are transmitting via their agent, John Barnes, their account against the United States for services rendered in New York. Since Hodgdon is the person most acquainted with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certification For Thomas Morriss
Certification by Samuel Bell that officer appearing in front of him was fit for duty.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Certification For The Death of Samuel Poor
Certification for the death of Samuel Poor, a soldier in Captain McRee's company, listing dysentery as the cause of death.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
