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A statement of the progress in providing materials for the frigates and in building them.
Update on progress of frigate construction, difficulties acquiring materials, etc.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)A Small Advance
In order to defray the contingent expenses of his office, Simmons requests a small advance of two hundred dollars from the Treasury out of the appropriations granted for the year 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Return on Ordnance and Supplies for May and an Update on the Gun Carriages
Bryant encloses the return on ordnance and supplies for May. The carriage bodies for the 28 six-pounder guns are all finished except for the side boxes and painting. Bryant expects the work to be …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)A Return of Worke Done in the Ordnace Department at Springfield
List of work completed in Ordnance Department at Springfield, MA. Bryant noted he employed blacksmiths and carpenters. Requested money to pay workmen.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)A Plan for the Purchase & Disbursement of Indian Supplies
An inquiry as to which agency is responsible for Indian goods. A plan is proposed plan to deal with supplies: consignment and request of all goods for Indian use should come under David Henley; goods …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A Personal Request of the Superintendent of Military Stores
Butler requests the of Hodgdon the purchase of personal supplies which cannot be obtained in Pittsburgh, such as sherry wine, brown sugar, and soap. He requests it be sent by public wagon, and will …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)A New Treaty of Commerce
Mr. Randolph has agreed to meet with Mr. Adet to "digest" a new treaty of commerce between the United States and France with the understanding that the articles of a new agreement must meet the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A Liberal Allowance for the Militia
The militia have been advanced their pay and forage, having been given a very liberal allowance considering that they were not constantly employed. It will be proper for Henley to pay Colonel Hay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Gentle & Easygoing Horse
Stagg appreciates the temporary use of one of the public horses. He asks Hodgdon to notify the keeper of the stables that he prefers to ride a gentle and easygoing horse.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Drawing Board for Mr. Fox
Mr. Fox, who is making drafts for the frigate building at Philadelphia, is in want of a drawing board. Mr. Fox will visit Hodgdon's store to select the board that best fits his needs.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayA Box to be Forwarded to Caleb Swan
Simmons is delivering a box marked "Caleb Swan, Esq., Paymaster General, Greenville," that includes Simmons' bank book and muster and payrolls. The box should be forwarded to Swan as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1000 for the Use of the Recruiting Service
The Reverend David Jones has one thousand dollars to be delivered to Thomas Butler for the use of the Recruiting Service, for which he is to be held accountable. Simmons stresses that he wants Butler …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1000 Discounted at This Bank
Hodgdon is notified of a note for $1500 deposited at Nixon's bank which Hodgdon is directed to discharge.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
