Collection
42,880 items
Request for payment to Major Freeman
McHenry requests that Lewis furnish $1500 to Major Freeman.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request for payment to James Hackett at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Because of progress made in frigate construction at Portsmouth New Hampshire, request that James Hackett receive a second payment.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Pay with Forwarded Account
Claghorne forwarded his accounts because he had not been paid and assumed Simmons had not received the accounts he mailed on July 3rd.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Pay of William Allen be Forwarded to Reading, PA
Lyman to travel to Pittsburg, requests pay of William Allen be forwarded to Reading, and Lyman's pay to be given over to the care of Mr. Shoemaker.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Pay
Nicholson requests an order for pay and rations for the last quarter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Pay
Lyman notified Simmons he took on William Alban who supported Lieut. Drake Allen. Lyman requested information on obtaining pay for said soldier.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Paper to be Used in Proving Cannons
Directs furnishing paper for cartridges to be used in proving cannons.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest for Overseeing of State and Launching of Frigate Constellation at Baltimore
Directs Humphreys to travel to Baltimore and consult with the constructors of the frigate Constellation on how to launch the ship without damaging it. Asks that he sound the depth of the water and …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for overdue vouchers
Requests that Allison send in overdue vouchers that Simmons needs to complete the settlement of Allison's account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Muster roll
Simmons acknowledged receipt of letter from Kalteisen on July 5 which covered his current account. Simmons requests the Muster rolls held by Kalteisen in order to credit his account with $73.95 as …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for more persistence in corresponding with person delivering the heavy anchor for frigate at Baltimore
Request for more persistence regarding the person delivering the anchor for frigate at Baltimore. If not yet completed, order one from Portsmouth New Hampshire. Frigate cannot get near the wharves …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Monies Due Ebenezer Wood for Services in the American War
Keteltas submits Ebenezer Wood's claim for money due him for serving the American War. Among his claims are request for compensation for his horse, fulfillment of a bounty, and proportion of captured …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Military Regulations
Request for a copy of Baron's Steuben's military regulations.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest for Letters to be Forwarded
Letters to Barnard Gaines and Yelverton Peyton pertaining to debts requiring settlement sent to Swan for perusal and transmission to the debtors.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Letters to be Forwarded
Simmons noted he wrote Polk on August 26th requesting letters to Samuel Treadwell and Potts to be forwarded to the recipients. Simmons requested Polk forward two additional letters to Nicholas Long …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for letter of recommendation for service in Navy on a United States Frigate
Has written to Secretary of War soliciting appointment to one of the United States frigates. Is anxious to be in Navy; asks Henley for a letter of recommendation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for kentledge to be sent to Henry Jackson, naval agent at Boston
Request for 106 tons of kentledge to be sent to Henry Jackson, naval agent at Boston for USS Constitution.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Items, Indian Goods
Upon Wilkinson's arrival at Fort Washington he sent a request for a large quantity of ordnance and Quartermaster General's stores, but only some of the items were on hand. Enclosed list of items …
James Robertson PapersRequest for Issue of Warrant
Simmons requests Lewis to issue a warrant on the Treasurer of the United States for $200.00 to be transmitted to Fish who will pay George Fleming.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Issue of Clothing to a Discharged Soldier
Directs issue of clothing to a recently discharged soldier.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for inventory of timber plank remaining at Baltimore ship yard
Request for inventory of timber plank remaining at Baltimore ship yard after the frigate Constellation is completed.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Inventory of Public Timber Stores for Shipbuilding
Letter, asks for inventory of public timber; mentions Congress; discusses live oak timber.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for inquiry regarding availability of cannon for Algerine frigate
Josiah Fox conveys Secretary of War James McHenry request as to whether any ships guns, 26 nine pounders and 12 six pounders, can be purchased for the Algerine frigate, and their price.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
