Collection
42,880 items
Reimbursement of James Monroe, plenipotentiary to Republic of France
Simmons certifies that $466.46 is due James Monroe, plenipotentiary to the Republic of France, to reimburse him for sundry books and mathematical instruments purchased at the direction of the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Reimbursement for Sundry Expenses
Informs Fish that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 377 dollars for the amount of sundry expenses Fish made for Henry Abeel, a Seneca Indian.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regulations for the Delivery of Supplies, Etc.
Among a number of other concerns, Rochefontaine suggests the adoption of regulations for the delivery of public stores to the officers recruiting or commanding at various posts. Stores should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding White Oak Timbers for Frigate Construction at Baltimore
Letter, discusses white oak for Frigate at Baltimore.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Treaty of friendship, navigation and limits between United States and Spain
Writing from New Madrid on the Mississippi, Lieutenant Charles De Hault de Lassus, commander of the post of New Madrid, Missouri, refers to treaty of friendship, navigation, and limits between the …
Reservation File of the Office of the Judge Advocate General (Army), Ca. 1800-1950. (RG153)Regarding Timber Supply for Frigates
Letter, discusses timber supply re Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Timber & Cannon for Frigates; Discussion of Politics
Letter, encloses statement of timber at Boston yard; discusses iron work for Frigate; discusses supply of live oak timber; mentions cannon for Frigates; mentions Thanksgiving; alludes to Republican …
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding the Teaching of Artillery & Engineering Principles at West Point
Refers to incident at West Point which resulted in a court of inquiry for the commandant and the resignation of a subordinate officer; McHenry notes the trouble to which he has gone to conciliate the …
John Adams PapersRegarding the Procurement of Ship Timbers for Frigates
Directs Fox to find sources for masts, spars, and planks of specific dimensions.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding the Movement of Frigate Timber to Corlear's Hook in New York Harbor
Discusses the relocation of frigate timber to Corlear's Hook in New York harbor. Requests that Fox coordinate the relocation of timber with naval constructor Forman Cheeseman. When finished, proceed …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the Equipping of the Kentucky Volunteers, & Recent Bills Drawn
Refers to an order from General Wayne to see to the equipping of the Kentucky volunteers; comments on expenditures & recent bills drawn. An accounting of expenditures is appended.
John Wilkins PapersRegarding the duties and responsibilities of the frigate inspector
Duties and responsibilities of the frigate inspector described, presumably at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Should Colonel Thompson accept the terms, McHenry will submit name to President of United States …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the contract for composition work and the seasoning and salting of planks
Contract for composition work has already been made; could have been done more cheaply at Philadelphia. Discusses the seasoning and salting of the frigate planks. Postpone journey to Norfolk until …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the Account of Captain De Butts
Captain De Butts has submitted an account for compensation for his work as a secretary to General Wayne. Simmons does not think it should be paid because when De Butts was serving as secretary he was …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding Ship Timber for Frigates, Especially New York Frigate
Letter, advises ship timber be kept at hand; discusses timber for New York frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Recent Bill Drawn for $400
Informs of a recent bill drawn upon McHenry for $400.
John Wilkins PapersRegarding Recent Bill Drawn for $400
Discusses recent bill drawn in favor of John Levine for $400.
John Wilkins PapersRegarding Receipts for Money Paid to Transportation Contractor
Hodgdon encloses receipts for money paid to a now-deceased Mr. Dannaker, who had been contracted to transport items for the Army. The receipts are not included.
James Trimble Papers.Regarding Payment for Estimate
Holt notes that he requested that Simmons pay Hodgdon for estimate of $1667.73. He has purchased iron from William Wilson and does not have money to pay him. Notes that the people are suffering …
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Regarding pay in arrears, the costliness of recruiting, discrepencies in pay estimates
Happy new year. Soldiers in arrears of pay are few, comparatively speaking. Business of recruiting requires more money. Addresses the difference in calculations of pay between Simmons and Swan.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Regarding Pay
Dr. Balfour wrote Simmons regarding his pay and the misunderstanding involving Mrs. Balfour.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Regarding Naval Shipments
Letter, discusses cargo and vessel.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Method for Creating Cost Estimates, Recent Bills Drawn, & Sloop Detroit
Comments on the method of tracking expenditure estimates; mentions receiving instructions on this topic. Lists recent bills drawn; refers to expenditure estimate for October. Also discusses the sloop …
John Wilkins Papers
