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Return for December 1795 and James Hackett constructor's receipt
Shipyard clerk Quincy encloses return for December 1795 and includes constructor James Hackett's receipt for articles delivered him.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Return and Sale or Preservation of Materials at New York Navy Yard
Providing the return of the articles received into the naval yard; providing recommendations to prevent the sale or rot of unused materials. Talbot is in favor of retaining as much of the material as …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Response to Cherokee John Watts' Concerns Over Boundaries, Etc.
McHenry speaks on behalf of the president, who says he is pleased by the Indians' inclinations toward peace. Notes he is sending Silas Dinsmoor, an Indian agent, to live among them. Says that the …
John Adams PapersResponse from Joshua Humphreys on placement of deadwood
War Office forwards letter from Joshua Humphreys informs naval constructor George Claghorn that he is to be cautious in shifting the mid ship dead wood; and not to place the butt near the station of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRespecting the Costs and Expenditures for Frigates
The total cost for one 44 gun and one 36 gun frigate is $365,520. Because money spent so far has been in conjunction with other projects, it is hard to say how much has been spent for those frigates. …
FO 5/13 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Resolving the Case of Major Cushing, Etc.
McHenry has directed Major Cushing to join the army only if he has accurately represented his case. His furlough should be limited to the time required to regain his health and, after its expiration, …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Resolve Account for Captian Alexander Gibson
Letter, encloses Capt. Alexander Gibson's receipt dated December 1, 1796.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Required Mode of Keeping Accounts
McHenry directs Byers to make out an inventory of all the goods on hand and debts due to and by the factory and remit it to the Secretary of War. All remittances, whether money or goods, should be …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirRequests Warrant for John Habersham
Encloses receipt for John Habersham for War Department expenses in Georgia. Requests that expenses be made into a warrant issued by the Secretary of War for the Treasurer.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests that the Sloop William be Made Comfortable for Mr. & Mrs. Clemson
Has discovered that the sloop William is packed so full of bales to prevent the comfortable passage of Mr. Clemson and his wife in the cabin. Requests him to take necessary measures the remedy the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Shot to Prove Cannons at Christiana Delaware
Requests shot to prove cannons at Christiana. Requests that they be sent immediately by sloop to Mr. DaCosta.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Shipment of Articles to West Point
Tench Francis will deliver flags and medicine chests. Requests that they be forwarded to West Point with some sheepskins, shells, and fuses.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Settlement of Accounts
Hunt is about to leave town and asks that Hodgdon forward the accounts or have them settled.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Permission to go to Kentucky for Business
Reports news from his brother, whom he sent on important business to Kentucky last year and who became ill and hasn't been able to conduct the business. Requests permission from the Secretary of War …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Permission to Forward Correspondence
Requests permission to forward correspondence.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Payment to William Kirkland, Merchant
Hawkins requests $200 for William Kirkland, merchant of Georgia on his way to New York. The sum Hawkins intimated in letter to McHenry 20 March 1796.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Requests Payment to Close Account with the Comptroller at the Treasury Department
As past Quartermaster General, Hodgdon was responsible for a balance due from the late comptroller of the Treasury. Requests payment to the Secretary of the Treasury in order to close account in …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Payment of Exchange to William Wilson
From Fort Washington, Haragan requests that Hodgdon pay $200 to William Wilson.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Payment of Bills
Gregg asks that Hodgdon pay the enclosed bills from various merchants.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Payment for Vouchers; Hopes to Close Accounts with Treasury
From Baltimore Maryland, William Dodge discusses with William Simmons receipt of correspondence, examination of vouchers, and remarks that the collector of his district desires that Dodge close his …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Pay Following Resignation as Engineer
The Secretary of War has not yet responded to his resignation from his temporary employment as engineer. Forwards accounts for March. Believes he is entitled to a full month's pay, even though he …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Items for Commissioners for Treaty with Creeks
The Secretary of the Treasury has requested that the Purveyor purchase articles for the commissioners appointed to hold the treaty with the Creek Indians for the troops in Georgia. Requests that the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Instruction Regarding Enclosed Letters, Payment to Soldiers
Letter, encloses two letters of Colonel Rochefontaine and a copy of his letter to Rochefontaine and asks instructions regarding pay.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
