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Instructions to Officers Commanding Maritime Forts, Relative to Salutes.
Regulations for returning gun salutes at maritime forts, with differing stipulations for each rank of officer which might be saluted.
John Adams PapersInstructions to Military Commander in Tennessee, Regarding Boundary with Choctaw & Cherokee
Gives instructions for supporting the party surveying the boundary line between the U.S. and the Cherokee and Choctaw nations, as necessary. Asks that Sparks enforce the "Act to regulate trade and …
John Adams PapersInstructions to General Wilkinson Concerning the Administration & Disposition of the Army
Gives instructions for General Wilkinson concerning the Army, including the following subjects: evacuating some frontier posts in order to fill others; the occupation of Spanish forts in Natchez and …
John Adams PapersInstructions to Edward Wright
Instructions to Edward Wright, deputy paymaster and storekeeper at Knoxville, from James McHenry, Secretary of War.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Instructions to dispose of inferior materials intended for frigate construction
Naval Constructor Foreman Cheeseman instructed to dispose of inferior materials intended for frigate construction at New York.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInstructions to Capt. Guion Concerning Management of U.S. Posts in U.S.-Florida Border Region
Directs Capt. Guion to see that the terms of the treaty with Spain concerning the border region between the U.S. and Spanish Florida are enforced. Specifically mentions: keeping Indians under U.S. …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionInstructions on Advancing Money
Enclosed two letters from Temporary Paymaster at West Point regarding instructions for advancing money for the pursuit of deserters.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Instructions for Troops with Indians, Spanish, and French along Mississippi
Instructions for artillery and infantry at Pittsburgh and promotions for soldiers. Details how to communicate with French and Spanish. Refers to US treaty with Spain. Encourages friendly relationship …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Troops along the Tennessee at Chicksaw Bluff
Instructions for detachment of troops at Chickasaw Bluff and how to deal with the Spaniards. Refers to US treaty with Spain and Baron de Carondelet, Spanish Governor. Details instructions for …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for ship yard clerks
General instructions to ship yard clerks. Pay $500 per year.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInstructions for Payment, with details
Marschalk will receive $200.00 from Nicholas Fish. Simmons requests Marschalk give Fish receipts for pay and subsistence and expenses for marching recruits to Pittsburgh.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Instructions for monetary advances for pursuing deserters
In agreement with a previous letter sent to Nehemiah Freeman on July 9th, Simmons enclosed instructions for issuing advances in payment to those pursuing deserters. Account of Finley and Cornwall for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Instructions for Journey along the Mississippi, Transportation of Supplies
Reports progress with troops along the Mississippi. Provides instructions to proceed to Pittsburgh and report to James O'Hara and Isaac Craig for supplies and transportation. Refers to salary.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Interpost Communication, Indian Gifts, and Pay Draws
Discusses distribution of U.S. forces in territory east of the Mississippi. Requests that information be forwarded to post commanders wherever Guion is not, be they Walnut Hills, Chickasaw Bluffs, or …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionInstructions for Escorting Indians to New Lands
According to instructions, Wolcott has written to the Surveyor General to determine the proper location for Indian relocation under the treaty with General Wayne of 3 August 1795. The Surveyor General …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Contracts with Approval from War & Treasury Departments
Agrees to pay account to Tate & Stothart as advised by the Secretary of War. Warns that any contract must have approval of the Treasury Department or the War Department, and all contracts for supplies …
Oliver Wolcott Papers, 1795-1797Instructions for Cannons
Requests information on destination of cannons at Pittsbugh that were ordered to be dismounted by Hodgdon.
James Robertson PapersInstructions for Acting Clothier General
Gives Wallington his instructions as Acting Clothier General. These dictate how the clothing is to be receipted for and how it is to be delivered (to paymasters or other senior officers of each …
John Wallington MSSInsecure State of the Post of New York, Etc.
Schuyler laments the military vulnerability of the city of New York and expresses alarm at the possible election of Aaron Burr to the state assembly and the speeches of the recently inaugurated …
Alexander Hamilton PapersInquiry on Payment of Rochefontaine
Fleming inquired after who was to account to Fleming for the money paid Col. Rochefontaine for the work of the public's team.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Inquiry on Charges and Payment
Letter to Col. Sergeant received, will be forwarded by safe hand. Requested clarification on how to charge his services as Deputy Commissary of Provisions. Payment for J. Wrenshall.
James Robertson PapersInquiry into Order for Flag
Letter, discusses making flags, contracting thereof, and materials needed.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Inquiry into Health of Mr. Stagg and Status of Account
Informed Simmons that Haskell wrote J. Stagg with power of attorney to settle his accounts and send Haskell the balance due him. Haskell verified he enclosed all the necessary documents. Haskell …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Inquiry Into Cannon for Algerian Frigate
Letter, asks for inquiry regarding guns for Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
