Collection
42,880 items
Discussion of Financial Dispute Arising from a Refusal to Sign a Receipt
Discusses the affair of an official's refusal to sign an expense receipt.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Expenditures in Quartermaster, Indian & Hospital Departments
Mentions making up a list of probable expenditures in the Quartermaster's Department for July-September 1796, as well as those in the Indian and Hospital Departments. Discusses present and future …
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Estabilshment of Shipyard & of Frigate Construction
Letter, directs Fox to procure Ship yard; discusses Frigate construction; discusses timber for Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Equipment & Rigging of "Algerian Frigate"
Letter, discusses equipping & rigging the "Algerian Frigate" for sea.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Different Woods for Different Ship Components, & Placing of Guard at Shipyard
Letter, directs yellow pine for quarter deck forecastle; discusses timber for Frigates; discusses guard hired to prevent theft & fire.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Creek Indians
Nicoll at Fort Tamm[any] to deal with court martial of Capt. Eaton. Fort Washington at Point Peter still not garrisoned. Hawkins informed Nicoll's he should speak with the Secretary of War on …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discussion of Construction Costs for 36-Gun Frigate
Letter, discusses construction cost of 36 gun Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Construction & Craftwork on Frigate, & Possible Suspension of Construction
Letter, discusses progress on Frigate; asks for money to retain employees at yard; discusses suspending operations on Frigate; mentions British Navy; discusses payment for iron & iron work furnished.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Caulking and Frigate Timbers
Describes the method of caulking ships used in the English dock yards, and discusses timber for frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Cables, Rigging, Hemp & Sailmakers Relative to Frigate Construction
Letter, discusses estimate of cables & rigging for Frigate; mentions hemp used for cordage; discusses sailmakers.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Availability of Live Oak for Frigate Timbers
Letter, discusses availability of live oak for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Authenticated Day Rolls for Accounting
Letter, discusses orders for making pay rolls.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discussion of a Speech to Encourage the Cherokee to Higher Civilization
Encloses a draft of a speech to the Cherokeeswhich is designed to encourage their civilization and make its management [by the U.S.?] more economical. Asks Washington's opinion on that document, and …
John Adams PapersDiscussion & Statement of Timber Wanted for Various Frigate Components
Letter, asks for terms regarding timber for Frigate. Letter includes a statement of masts, spars, planks and scantling wanted for use of the United States.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussiof of Compensation for Isaac Craig for Various Duties
Major Isaac Craig, deputy quartermaster general in Pittsburgh, wishes to discuss his compensation at that post. He has also acted as Commissary of Military Stores and clothier for the upper posts and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Discusses troops for frontier protection
Discusses troops for frontier protection and the potential withdraw of Ellicot from duties.
James McHenry PapersDiscusses Situaton at West Point with Indians
Discusses situation at the garrison. Refers to affairs at West Point, including with Indians. Suggests possibility of separating troops detached from West Point. Mentions French monarchy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Presidential Election
Discusses foreign affairs, electoral votes, and presidential election.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Discusses Indian Affairs; Outlines Duties of Indian Agent
Discussion of Indian affairs. Outlines treaty with Creek Nation, including boundaries, trade, punishment of Indian murders, etc. Refers to affairs at Coleraine. Reflects opinion of the President. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Indian Affairs
Discusses affairs with the Creeks and hopes for Indians to live in peace with each other. Mentions responsibility of government and Indian agents. Refers to concerns with inhabitants of Georgia. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses French Affairs, New Bank
Refers to dealings with France and actions with the US Senate and House in response. Discusses business with the new bank.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Exchange between Pickering and Toussard about Hispaniola
Refers to private communication between himself, Colonel Pickering, Major Toussard and efforts in Hispaniola.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discrepancies over Accounts Discussed, Supporting Documentation
Differing statements of money due Stevens as Agent of Monies cause Stevens to enclose his statement that he has entered on his books. Stevens accounts were drawn up on previous instructions issued by …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discharge of Militia and Scouts Northwest of Ohio River
Peaceful actions of fourteen Indian tribes per agreement of peace treaty shows the employment of militia and scouts is no longer warranted. Order to discharge those still in service.
Arthur G. Mitten Collection
