Israel Whelen
78 documents
Public Purchase of Land for Powder Mill and Stores
Relates conversation with the Secretary of War about Wheelen's debt for the land tract on which the powder mill and stores stand. The Secretary agrees to the transaction so the public can purchase the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses the Dangerous Implications of Nitre Storage in the Public Store
Refers to deposits of nitre in public stores belonging to Wheelen's firm in Frankford. Wheelen thought it was an improper location for such a deposit, causing danger to the other buildings. Wheelen …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant for Saltpeter Purchased Israel Whelen
Secretary of Treasury has issued warrant in Whalen's favor for $20,000 on account of salt petre [peter] purchased
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)War Department Appropriations for Transporting Indian Boys Home
Informs Whelen of two Indian boys who have been educated and raised by the Society of Friends [Quakers], but now wish to return to their own people. The Society of Friends applied that the cost of …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Supplies to Equip a Barge at Fort Mifflin
Captain Theodore Meminger has requested a supply of listed articles, not being in the public store, to equip the barge now being constructed for the use of the garrison at Fort Mifflin on Mud Island. …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSupplies for the Use of Garrison at Fort Mifflin on Mud Island
Letter, directs procurement of supplies for Fort Mifflin.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndSupplies for Fort Norfolk Virginia
Letter, directs purchase sundry supplies for use of the garrison at Fort Norfolk, Virginia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndSupplies for Fort Johnson and Dependencies in South Carolina and Georgia
Letter, directs procurement of supplies for Fort Johnson and dependencies in South Carolina and Georgia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndSoldier's clothing and map of Tennessee
This letter informs Whelen that Samuel Hodgdon will provide military clothing. Also, the Secretary at War directs Whelen to contact Mr. Lewis about obtaining maps of Tennessee.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Simmons Writing Dayton About the Examination of his Accounts in the Wake of the Fire at the War Department
Simmons received Whelen's letter of November 6th with packages of accounts. Simmons will have to spend a considerable amount of time organizing his papers, precluding an immediate reply. Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Seal for War Department
This letter informs Whelen that the Department Seal has been received. Whelen is also directed to complete the commissions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Return of the fresh provisions for the brig Sophia
Letter, directs the issue of provisions for Brig Sophia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest for Purchase of Vinegar for Annual Military Stores Fumigation
Directs Whelen to purchase ten galllons of vinegar, for use in the annual fumigation of the military stores, which is described.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Rolled Iron for Armory in Springfield
Directs purchase of two tons of rolled iron for use at the armory in Springfield, Mass. Asks that very specific dimensions be obtained, if possible.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Medicine for Sick at Harper's Ferry
Directs purchase of medicine and food supplies for the sick at Harper's Ferry, VA.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Carpenter's Tools for Artificers at Schuylkill
Directs purchase of carpenter's tools for use of artificers employed at the Schuylkill laboratory.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Boxes of Wafers, for Military Stores
"Be pleased to purchase and deliver to the Keeper of the Military Stores in Philadelphia twenty dozen Boxes of Wafers."
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Assorted Laboratory Supplies
Directs purchase of laboratory stores & implements for use by the "reserved Corps on the Ohio." These are to be used for the making of portfires, rockets, quick-match, sponges, and barrels.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of Articles for Presents to Choctaw Indians
Directs that Whelen purchase $1000 worth of items for use as presents to the Choctaw Indians. Whelen is to ask John Harris for advice on the items, and to deliver them to Harris once purchased.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Purchase of a Steel Spring Truss
Directs purchase of a steel spring truss for use by a private of the Fort Mifflin garrison.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Procuring of Indian Annuities to Proceed
Directs Whelen to move ahead with purchase and transport of Indian annuities.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Payment of Cart Builder for Military Storehouse
Directs Whelen to pay a Mr. Young for his construction of a cart for use in the military storehouse.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Issue of Assorted Military Supplies & Tools for Forts Wolcott and Adams
Directs purchase of artillery implements & supplies, barrels, compasses, tools, a "fuze machine," camp supplies, lanterns, sieves, a mortar and pestle, rocket, portfire and bullet molds, raw minerals …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Investigation of Verbal Contract for Buttons
Directs Whelen to investigate the authenticity of a claimed verbal contract with the previous purveyor, the late Tench Francis, for buttons, and to complete the contract if so verified.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
