Israel Whelen
78 documents
Request for Investigation of Powder Prices in Philadelphia
Anticipates need for powder at Pittsburgh; asks the purveyor (named as Israel Whelen on the envelope) to investigate powder prices in Philadelphia to compare with those around Pittsburgh.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Cooperation in Settling Contracts Made By Tench Francis
Letter, discusses contracts for gunlocks and cartouch box blocks. Directs Whelen to settle these and all contracts made by the previous purveyor, Tench Francis.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Remittance to Whelen
This letter informs Mr. Whelen that he will be paid for the purposes expressed in his previous letter to the Secretary at War, dated 11 November 1800.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Regarding the Supposed Button Contract, and Andrew Ellicot's Articles in the Public Stores
Refers to the ongoing investigation of Mr. Martin's supposed verbal contract for buttons with the previous purveyor, the late Tench Francis. Hodgdon, after reviewing the evidence, has arrived at a …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Saltpeter for Gunpowder Manufacture
Informs Whelen that the 100 bags of saltpeter sent for refining into gunpowder were received, and that tests have been undertaken to see how much pure saltpeter may be gotten out of the unrefined …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Replacement of a Commission Plate
Refers to the replacement of a commission plate and a print struck from it.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Order of Hides to Be Used for Covering Ammunition
Informs Whelen that the hides in question are for covering ammunition, and gives specifications for such articles. A note, possibly by Whelen, is appended.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Order of Espontoons for Officers
Letter, directs order of espontoons for officers.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding Delivery of Uniforms and Stock Clasps
Letter, discusses uniforms and stock clasps on order but not delivered.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding Delivery of Artillerists' Hats
Letter, discusses orders for Artillerists' hats.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRecords consumed by fire
This letter informs Whelen that (on Saturday evening last) of the fire that destroyed the War Department. Dexter asks Whelen to find replacements for items lost in the fire.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Purchase of Supplies for Fort Independence on Castle Island near Boston, Massachusetts
Letter, directs purchase of supplies for Fort Independence on Castle Island near Boston, Massachusetts.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of Liver Oil to Preserve Shoes in Public Stores
Letter, directs purchase of liver oil to preserve shoes in public stores.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of imported gun locks for muskets
Letter, discusses the purchase of imported gun locks for muskets. The locks are stamped with US and therefore unsaleable to other parties.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of Hessian Wrapper
Discusses need to purchase Hessian wrapper for storekeeper.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of hand tools, iron and artillery hats
Letter, directs purchase of hand tools, iron, and Artillery hats.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of Coat Buttons for Artillery Uniforms
Letter, directs purchase of coat buttons for Artillery uniforms.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of Buttons for Artillery Uniforms
Letter, directs purchase of buttons for Artillery uniforms.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase articles called for by Superintendent of Military Stores
This letter authorizes Whelen to purchase the articles identified by Samuel Hodgdon. The letter identifies General Stevens, Archibald Crary, and Jonathan Jackson as War Department Agents in New York, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Purchase and deposit of supplies for armory at Harper's Ferry, Virginia
Letter, directs purchase and deposit of supplies for armory at Harper's Ferry, Virginia [West Virginia].
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase and Delivery of Supplies for Fort Sumner
Letter, directs purchase and delivery of supplies for Fort Sumner at Portland Massachusetts [Maine].
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndOrders to Suspend Production of Clothing
No new uniforms to be cut, old uniforms of disbanded artillerists and engineers to be used by new infantry. Hats to be procured for the best terms similar to those used to obtain hats for the …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndOrder to Appoint Person to Inspect Shoes
Shoes delivered from Mr. Jones Wade must be inspected for uniform quality.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionOrder for saltpeter for manufacture of gunpowder for Navy
Thomas transmits order from Secretary of War on Samuel Hodgdon for 20 tons of salt petre for manufacturing gun powder for Navy.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order for Buttons for Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Letter, discusses need for uniform buttons for Artillerists and Engineers.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
