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Detailed Response to Several Inquiries from Adams Regarding Relations with France
Renders suggestions to the president, answering questions posed in a letter from Adams to McHenry on April 14, 1797. Subjects addressed include: when affronts from one state to another become …
John Adams PapersDetachment Sent Down the Mississippi
Reports that he has sent men down the Mississippi bearing a packet from the War Office to Guion
#295 - Z Guion Family Papers.Destitute Soldiers Furnished Own Rations
Enclosed receipt rolls and vouchers. Williams furnished his men and himself with rations, bounty, and contingent expenses due to lack of contractor to supply necessary goods. Williams seeking …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Deserting Assistants and Provisions
Craig sorry Hodgdon was deserted by his assistants, hoped that the upcoming season will bring health back to Philadelphia and induce them to return to the city. Waggoners in need of money for return …
James Robertson PapersDescription of Progress on Frigates United States & Constitution, And Their Equipment & Manning
Letter, describes progress on Frigates United States and Constitution; mentions disease; discusses equipping & manning Frigate; mentions Congress.
Josiah Fox PapersDescription of Lumber in Former Navy Yard
Letter, discusses lumber in former Navy yard.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDescription of Frigate Construction & Contracts, and of Foreign Affairs Relating to Algiers & France
Letter, discusses Frigate for Dey of Algiers; discusses Foreign Affairs; alludes to Quasi War with France; discusses Norfolk re shipbuilding; discusses contracting Frigates; describes terms of Frigate …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDescription of Attack on Indians
Description of attack on Indians on 22 December 1797. One Indian was killed; two others were seriously wounded, one of which was Bird Trail, an influential Creek chief. Col. Hawkins, Indian …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Deposition of James Humphreys
Discussed employment of Humphreys by John Connor in "speculating in soldiers rights." Forgery of powers of attorney discussed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Deposition of George Gordon in Commonwealth v. John Shaffer et al
Deposition of George Gordon in the case of the Commonweatlh of Pennsylvania versus John Shaffer et al.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Departure for England, love to the Cherokees and request for secrecy
Chisholm announces that he is going to England but wants Rogers to give his love to the Indians [Cherokees]. Everything must be kept secret and he must help them keep up their spirits. Chisholm asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Denial of Extra Pay for Artillerists and Engineers
Believed it improper to approve extra pay for instructing muster corps of artillerist and engineers as requested in the accounts of Robert Finley and George Stuart Drummers. The task should be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Demolition of the Works at Natchez
Captain Guion is instructed to pay strict attention to the treaty with the Spanish government which permits the demolition of the works at Natchez and to preserve the pacific attentions of the Indians …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Demolition of Spanish Posts
It appears that Governor Gayoso is willing to demolish the Spanish posts on American land but he thinks he must continue his force in that quarter until the claims to land of Spanish subjects are …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Delivery of Uniforms for Recruiting Rendezvous
Hodgdon requests that Harris send suits of infantry clothing to the recruiting rendezvous at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of the Iron to the Armory at New London
The Purveyor has reported that the iron requested for the armory at New London, Virginia will be delivered in store so transportation should be arranged as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Tents
Orders to deliver tents with clothing order.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Tents
Orders to deliver delivery of tents and poles.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Tents
Orders to deliver tents and flags to Governor's Island, NY.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Swords and Belts
Directs issue of sergeants swords and belts to Moses Porter.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Delivery of Sword and Belt
Orders to deliver Sergeant's sword and belt to Tousard.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Supplies to New Brunswick
Orders to deliver Artillerists uniforms, arms, accoutrements and tents for pick up by Lieut. Marschalk.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivery of Supplies for Proving Cannon
Orders to deliver items for proving cannon to Cecil Furnace in Maryland.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
