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Discussion of Cannon for Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses guns for Algerian Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Cannon Cast for Frigate
Letter, discusses guns cast for Frigate.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Boats, Officers, & Sheet Lead for Frigates
Letter, discusses request for extra boat re Frigate; discusses sheet lead for Frigates; discusses officers to man Frigates.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Arrangements for Supply of Western Posts
Discusses arrangements for freight transport as it pertains to supplying specific posts, including Pittsburgh, Oswego, and Forts Randall and Franklin.
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Armaments for Frigate & Naval Personnel
Letter, discusses Frigate armaments; discusses ball shot; discusses muskets & pistols.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Algerian Affairs, Algerian Frigate, Frigate United States, & Assorted Frigate Equipment
Letter, describes masting of Algerine Frigate; discusses Algerian customs and sailing; mentions former captive; describes provisions aboard Algerian vessels; discusses oars for Frigate; mentions …
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Affairs in France, Holland
Requests meeting with diplomats. Refers to the political state in France. Discussion of foreign affairs. Mentions state of finances in France. Refers to late publication of Mr. Adams's work.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Account Settlement for Algerian Frigate
Letter, discusses settling accounts for Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussing General Wayne's search of a foreign national
Discusses General Anthony Wayne's search of a foreign national; recommends searching Powers's boat and papers because there is reason to believe that he has been engaged in practices "highly …
James McHenry PapersDiscusses Local Affairs
Announces arrival of Manuel de Lisa from New Orleans on State Department business.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discontinued Claims Submissions
Claims of pecuniary nature sent from West Point to the Office may be discontinued as Simmons nor any civil Magistrate are not vested with powers to satisfy Rochefontaine's claims.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Discharging Hands, Etc.
Perkins has decided to discharge nine of the hands employed in the parts of the business that are drawing to a close unless more stockers can be found. They have been given notice that they will need …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discharged Men
Capt. Morris has paid the discharged men from the unappropriated money in his hands, leaving a balance in the favor of the United States of $15.89. Copies of their discharges are being transmitted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disagreement with Gayoso's Decision to Postpone Evacuation
Gayoso's desire to send troops to fortify Nogalls and to remain at post in Natchez to fight British violates treaties signed by U.S. and Spain and between U.S. and Britain.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Disability of Robert Cosby
Certification by Fournier of the wound and disability of Robert Cosby.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Directs the inspection of cannon for frigates
Informs Pickering of his instruction to DaCosta to examine the cannon for frigates.
James McHenry PapersDirecting letters from Mississippi
Encloses a list of artillery and military stores, and directs letters from the Mississippi to be carefully forwarded.
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with the French Directory
Expresses concern over the Directory's order that General Pinckney leave Paris.
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with Portugal and Spain
McHenry congratulates Smith - U.S. ambassador to Portugal - for beginning to master the Portuguese language, stressing that fluency is integral to diplomatic relations. With respect to Spain, McHenry …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with Chickasaws and Spanish on the western frontier
McHenry expresses frustration at conflicting orders out west in relation to the Chickasaws and Spanish in Tennessee. Alludes to the Spanish breaking the terms of Pinckney's Treaty of 1795, which …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Difficulties With Pay Requests
McCall asks for Simmons' advice in dealing with the requests for pay of several individuals. For example, should the cost of their horses be deducted from officers' pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dicussion of Bills Drawn, Settling of Wilkins' Account, & Plans for Transporting Supplies to Frontier Posts
Discusses recent bills drawn, the cheapest and best mode transportation of supplies to Tennessee and the Mississippi region, and the settlement of bills drawn on Wilkins' account.
John Wilkins LetterbookDetails on Contingent Accounts with Mistake
Dayton received vouchers that Simmons deemed inadmissable and also clarified mistake regarding contingent accounts in hopes of correct reimbursement.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
