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Regarding Cessation of Frigate Building at Gosport
Discusses the proposed cessation in the building of the frigate at Gosport Navy Yard.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Blacksmiths' Work Aboard Frigate
Letter, describes terms of blacksmiths helping construct elements for a frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Artist for Figurehead for Boston Frigate
Rush has recommended an artists for the figurehead of the frigate under construction in Boston. Letter request Wolcott to give orders so that the figurehead can be made.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding an Election
Murray writes of the election results for members of Congress, and fears what will happen if the next President is not a Federalist.
James McHenry PapersRegarding Additional Transport for Quartermaster Stores & Indian Goods
Wilkins has been directed to request additional transport for quartermaster stores and Indian goods, including corn. Mentions raising money in Kentucky.
John Wilkins LetterbookRegarding Account of Mr. Greaton
Mrs. Greaton follows up on her correspondence with William Simmons, trying to secure herself a regularly paid portion of her husband's pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Regarding a review of discrepencies in pay estimates
Refers to report requested by Brigadier General Wilkinson regarding discrepancies in calculations of pay between Simmons and Swan.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Regarding a House Report on Naval Armaments and the Treaty with Algiers
Fox writes that the House of Representatives wrote a report stating it thought only two frigates were necessary. Also, Fox notes that the demands of the Algerian Dey are so exorbitant that building …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Refusal of Soldiers to Sign for Money
Soldiers would not sign for bounty due them until they received payment, issues with death of Sergeant before he received payment.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Refers to Treaty between New York and the Seven Nations
Laments lack of paper and wonders if it is some sort of power play between the chief and Mr. Lewis. Refers to final settlement as closely aligned with his own opinion. Refers to state of New York and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Talks with Choctaws
Refers to US treaty with Choctaw, alluding to boundaries determined by the chief's father. Refers to his desire to have Choctaw law respected by whites to protect land, which may happen when the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Talks with Cherokees
Refers to a talk to the Cherokees and management of Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to National and State Constitutions and Delegations to the Governor
Speaks of delegate to Governor. Requests information. Refers to national and state constitutions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Drafting of Letter to Lord Dorchester
Encloses draft of a letter to Lord Dorchester with ideas from the Attorney General. Questions usefulness of correspondence with Captain Lewis.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Cooperation and Mistreatment of County and Government Affairs
Refers to cooperation and mistreatment of county affairs and French allies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Referring to Statement of the Military Force Employed Against Insurgents
Settlement of pay due militia still in the process of being closed due to the departure of the men before receiving money due them for their service.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)Referral to Frigate Building Operations At Boston & Portsmouth; Detailed Discussion of Ship Timber
Letter, directs Fox to Boston & Portsmouth; discusses timber for Frigates; discusses storing and selling timber; discusses live oak timber.
Josiah Fox PapersRecruiting Services and Desertions
Captain Thompson discusses the recruiting services and desertions. He also alludes to sundry legal proceedings.
Thompson Family PapersRecruiting Money to Captain Gibson
Directs Edward Carrington to send funds to Captain Gibson for recruiting
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Recruiting Instructions for Captain William Preston of the 4th Sub Legion at Lynchburg Virginia
Preston is to commence recruiting at Lynchburg, Virginia. Contractor will be appointed to provide assistance. Discusses the standards for recruiting; the matter of integrity and candor; time of …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionRecruiting Account and Vouchers
Simmons notes the receipt of Captain Donald Mitchell's recruiting account and vouchers and notifies him that he will receive payment from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Recruiting account and deserters
Explains the reasons why Miller's recuiting account cannot be placed to Miller's credit on the War Department accountant's books. Speaks of a "premium" paid to soldiers who apprehend Army deserters
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Recruiting account and certificate of captured soldier
Simmons reports that he has received the enlistments of two recruits and a certificate of Captain Miller that has allowed him to complete the examination of Morris's recruiting account. Nicholas Fish …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
