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Suspension of frigate building operations at Portsmouth New Hampshire
04/22/1796 LetterbookBill passed by Congress limits frigate construction to three frigates. Frigate building at Portsmouth New Hampshire is to suspended until further notice.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Suspension of frigate building operations at Norfolk Virginia
04/25/1796 LetterbookCongress has limited construction to three frigates. Therefore Pennock is to make no further purchases and is to ensure that Mr Herbert, clerk of ship yard, makes out a full return of stores and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Suspension of frigate building operations at New York
04/20/1796 LetterbookBlagge ordered to suspend frigate construction operations because Congress has passed a bill to build only three of the frigates. Any vessels with live oak cargo from Georgia should be dispatched to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To- No image
Suspension of Construction
04/25/1796 Printed DocumentOrders to suspend purchases for the frigate currently under construction due to the act of Congress that suspended the construction of armaments. Additional orders to dispose of all items deemed …
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Suspension of Construction
04/22/1796 Printed DocumentNotification that a bill passed in Congress that suspends construction of frigates. Requested that if Portsmouth had any building materials on hand that they be sent to Boston immediately.
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Suspension of Construction
04/20/1796 Printed DocumentOrders to suspend all construction of frigates and to send any ships with cargo of live oak or deck plank to Philadelphia without delay.
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Suspending Clothing to West Point, Etc.
10/21/1796 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon cease transporting clothing to West Point and write Colonel Rochefontaine for an account of the distribution of clothing forwarded in September 1795 and May …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Surgeon's mate Frederick Dalcho's pay
07/06/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Kalteisen that surgeon's mate Frederick Dalcho will be under his command in Charleston but his pay will be retained in the War Department until further notice per Dalcho's power of attorney
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Support for operations against Canada
04/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIn a private letter, McHenry explains the urgency of appropriations from Congress to support operations against Canada should war with Great Britain occur.
Pequot Libary MSS
Supplying the Troops & the Southern Indians
10/15/1796 Letter SignedThere is a quantity of medicine intended for the troops in Georgia for which a requisition has been made and forwarded to St. Marys. There is also a supply of medicine and hostpital stores for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Supplying the Indians Without an Intermediary
04/12/1796 LetterbookMcHenry declares that supplying the Indians without an intermediary entails difficulties that are not insurmountable. It is hoped that gradually intercourse with the Indians will become more friendly …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From Their
Supplying Kalteisen's Wants, Etc.
07/27/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the Secretary's order for clothing which will take all the artillerists' coats in store. The contractor should be able to meet Kalteisen's needs prior to the sailing for Charleston.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Supply order to Isaac Craig for General Wilkinson's Baggage to Philadelphia
10/23/1796 Document SignedRequest for horses from Lt Campbell Smith, Aide de Camp for General James Wilkinson, for the purpose of transporting Gen Williamson's baggage from Pittsburg to Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Supply of Troops at Forts Detroit and Miamis, Indian Relations After Cession of Land by British
07/22/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAnticipation of difficulties supplying forts recently acquired from British, U.S.must supply troops, but good policy and humanity dictated Indians should be supplied as well. Request for the …
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Supply Difficulties at Fort Johnston
01/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRobeson complains that his detachment arrived at Fort Johnston after a very disagreeable passage of 29 days. He did not get a sergeant's coat, vest, woolen overalls, and shirts at Governors Island …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Supplies Required for Running a Boundary Line
06/27/1796 Letter SignedThe Secretary of State has specified the supplies that Mr. Ellicott will require for running the boundary line between the United States and the territories of his Catholic Majesty [Spain]. The sector …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Supplies for the Armory and Pay for the Workmen
04/23/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAmes pleads for supplies sufficient to enable him to carry on the business of the Armory and asks for the money necessary to pay the colliers, the workmen, and others.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)- No image
Summation of Conversation and Treaty with Great Britain over Land Holdings
06/27/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentWayne recounted the discussion with Brackenridge and other Emissaries.
Printed Versions 
Summary of Letter and Expenses
10/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFleming recorded who was paid with bank notes issued by Treasurer. Notes on enclosures which contain statement of pay, receipt rolls included. Details on the hauling of timber for the kitchen in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Summary of Letter and Expenses
02/12/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentExpenses and method of payment by Fleming to Rochefontaine's troops.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Sum Received with Receipt
02/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedButler received sum and receipts from Pickering. Butler had in hand pay for Engineer [Martins]and last payment of bounty as directed by Pickering. No word from upper posts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Sum Received from Treasurer
02/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedStevens has received money from the U.S. Treasurer, per Simmons' letters. He intends to follow Simmons' advice in the requisitions and expects to pay Major Freeman his $5,815.51 soon.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Sum Received from Treasurer
02/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedStevens has received the $2,000 from the Treasurer.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Sum Received from Treasurer
02/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedStevens has received money form the Treasurer, updates Simmons on the whereabouts of Major Freeman.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Sum from Treasurer Received
09/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSum received as draft on cashier's office at Charleston, SC.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
