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The Plague in Philadelphia, Etc.
Hodgdon confirms receipt of Craig's letter of August 25th. He relates the very despondent atmosphere of Philadelphia, as fear of the recent [yellow fever] outbreak rides high, and confirms he will …
Southard Hay Autograph Collection, #268.The Need for More Stocks, Etc.
Ames wants the stocks forwarded as soon as possible since many on hand are so unfit for use that the stockers might not have enough to complete the month's work. Ames has written to General Lincoln …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Law Raising the Pay of Subalterns
Captain Frye requests an abstract of the law that allegedly raises the pay of subalterns and provides double rations to commanders of separate posts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)The German Emperor's Intention to Make Peace, Etc.
McHenry notes that there will be a quorum in both Houses of Congress today and that it appears that the news that the Emperor of Germany intended to make peace is unfounded.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Fashion, Size, and Quality of Our Breeches
McLane extols the fashion, size, and quality of the breeches he produces in camparison with those produced by his competitors even though the latter are offered for a few pennies less.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Cost of Constructing a Public Store House
The Secretary of War wants an estimate of the cost of a frame building, fifty by thirty feet. to be used as a public store house. He wants a proposal from a master builder who will contract to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Cost of Completing & Manning the Three Frigates for Sea
The Committee of the House of Representatives for protecting Commerce has asked the Secretary of War for information relative to completing and manning the three frigates for sea. Hodgdon is asked to …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayThe Army's accounts
Notifies Swan that he has asked Brigadier General Wilkinson to have the sub-paymaster deliver their accounts to Swan. Requests that swan send in the Army's accounts as soon as possible so Simmons can …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Tenuous Situation of the Post at Detroit
Major Rivardi provides an assessment of the situation at Detroit with the British, Spanish, and Indians all vying for influence as the American forces attempt to hold their ground while isolated from …
Robert Oliver PapersTents & Axes for Captain Gibson at Staunton
Two horseman's tents, twelve common tents, and ten axes should be forwarded to Captain Alexander Gibson in Staunton. Gibson believes that these articles can be found at Shepherds Town in Virginia. If …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)System of Accountabilitty
Now that [Samuel] Hodgdon has been appointed Commissary of Stores, a regular system of accountability should be established in concert with the Comptroller of the Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspicious persons at Fort Washington
Harrison replies to McHenry's request for information on suspicious persons at Fort Washington, mentioning the actions of several men. Also informs him that the Spanish are planning on building a …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Suspension of the Evacuation of These Posts
Gayoso de Lemos assures Lieutenant Pope that political reasons require a minimal and temporary Spanish presence in United States territory and no disrespect is intended by the King of Spain.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Suspension of Evacuation
Notification that evacuation of posts in Gayoso de Lemos province of Natchez has been suspended until U.S. and Spanish gov'ts can discuss issue.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Surgeon for the USS Constitution
Discusses the appointment of a surgeon for the USS Constitution, along with Mr. Oliver's recommendation of Mr. Yates for Aux Cayes.
James McHenry PapersSurgency on the New Frigate
A student of Dr. Buchanan, Mr. Wells, wants to obtain the surgency of the frigate now building at Baltimore. He is even willing to be a mate if a better situation cannot be found. Littlejohn confesses …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSupport for Extra Pay of Mr. Dransy, Adj. Gen. of Artificers
Payment of Pvt. Flood, cobbler, who made thirty pairs of shoes for soldiers at West Point. Rules governing artificers discussed. Artificers under direction of Mr. Dransy benefited U.S. through their …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Supplying the Troops at the Western Posts
Wolcott wants to know the supplies that will be required at each of the western posts so he requires information on the number of men stationed at each post and the number of rations (specifying …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supply Order for Tench Francis
Order for armaments and ammunition to be delivered to Tench Francis, Purveyor.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Manuscript CollectionSupply Line
Inquiry into statement that Northern posts of Niagara, Detroit, and Michilemacinac would be supplied via Albany and Schenectady. Requested stationary and writing paper.
James Robertson PapersSupplies to the Fort Johnston garrison
Notification that he has forwarded their accounts for furnishing supplies to the men under the command of Sergeant Philip Williams at Fort Johnston to the Auditor of the Treasury
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Supplies Sufficient for the Consumption of the Troops
Wolcott forwards a copy of a contract with James O'Hara who is responsible for issuing the supplies at the various posts. All the commanders at these posts should be given a copy of this agreement to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supplies Recieved and Requested
Letter, mentions delivery of goods and Colonel Butler's request for sheet iron to make one hundred kettles for the camp. Butler preferred his soldiers fabricate the kettles themselves.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Supplies for the Sloop "Detroit"
Relative to McHenry's request for certain supplies for the Sloop "Detroit", Wolcott suggests that the articles be included in the line of the Quartermaster's Department.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supplies for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to Mr. Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard, the listed articles for the use of the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
