John Stagg
65 documents

Return of ordnance stores wanted for Army for 1794
03/31/1794 Copy of Signed DocumentAn inventory of ordnance stores submitted and signed by Major Burbeck, Commandant Artillery. Inventory includes powder, musket cartridge paper, and lead.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Requests Pattern for Iron Kentledge
08/30/1794 LetterbookRequests pattern for iron kartridge (cartridge) for the contractors, needed immediately.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Requests Pattern for Artillery Coat
08/23/1794 LetterbookRequests a pattern for an artillery coat, needed immediately to mail in a parcel with other articles to New York.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Requests Information and Supply Lists for 1795 for Western Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the Northwest Territory
08/16/1794 LetterbookRequests information about garrisons, detachments, and army in western Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the Northwest Territory, specifically about rations, supplies, and quartermasters for 1795.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Requests Information about Appointments at Portsmouth
08/14/1794 LetterbookRequests information about a naval agent appointed to Portsmouth since Langden and Sheaff declined the offer. Seeks reports from Tember and Humphreys.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Requests Assistance to Prove Guns
10/02/1794 LetterbookReports letter from Mr. Hughes, a Maryland contractor who casts cannons, requesting someone to prove guns. Requests shot powder. Carving on guns includes an eagle which must be done in Philadelphia.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Reports Preparation and Delivery of Iron Ball and Kentledge
09/22/1794 LetterbookReports preparation and delivery of iron ball and kentledge iron ballast in New York. Announces the possibility of ball for the fortification. Requests an inspection in New York.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Mulitiple Pay Issues
09/02/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSparks discusses the pay of a number of individuals as well as the shortage of fuel and clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Invoice of Military and Quarter Master's Stores
05/15/1794 Contemporary Copy of LetterInvoice of military and quarter master's stores forwarded to Pittsburgh for the Western Army.
Printed Versions 
Discussion of Draft Submitted for Payment
01/06/1794 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, discusses draft for payment.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Contractor Secured
09/03/1794 Letter SignedNotification that Mr. Francis contracted with government to provide canteens and lead. Purchase of lead from Nicholas Hoffman & Co.. Francis requested information what to do with purchased articles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Accounts Required by James Blanchard
11/06/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed are copies of accounts required by James Blanchard which should be filed with the papers relative to the claim of Capt. Peter Peritt.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for payment to soldier named Potts
12/22/1795 Document SignedPaper to be handed to Stagg by Potts, a soldier, regarding his pay. Asks that he be paid. He has some clothing due, which he cares nothing about.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Payment Request, Translated from French
01/05/1795 Document SignedDransy requests $300 payment for allowance. His request was translated from French by Mr. Pourcheresse.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Lose No Time Delivering the Dispatches
11/04/1795 Autograph Letter SignedColonel Thompson advised the bearer to lose no time in delivering the dispatches.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
