Samuel Dexter
397 documents
Relief of Refugees from British Provinces
Freeman discusses his claim against the United States respecting the relief of refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia. He cites his own experiences living with his father in …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Regarding War Department Seal
Sends the small War Department Seal. Describes time lines for completion.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Regarding Transfer of Provisional Army Lieutenant to Permanent Regiment
Discusses the transfer of a lieutenant, Joseph C. Cooper, in the 12th Regiment of the provisional army to a permanent appointment in one of the "established" [old or permanent] regiments.
John Jay PapersRegarding the War Department seal
The Post Master has Received the War Department Large Seal; Hogdon Requests Information about the Small Seal
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Regarding the Settling of Accounts with Gunlock Agents
Informs Dexter that attempts are being made to obtain and pay for gun locks previously contracted for the "Military Department;" asks that Dexter keep the current purveyor informed of the situation.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding the Quarter Master General's duties and accounts
Relative to accounts of John Wilkins Jr., Quarter Master General. Notes that Wilkins was not furnished with with any instruction as to his particular duties.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Regarding Tense Issue of Provisional Officers Being Appointed to Permanent Regiments, & Approval of Court Martial Sentence
Comments on the subject of provisional army officers petitioning for positions in the artillery and old regiments -- says that this is a delicate subject, as many officers in the old establishment …
John Adams PapersRegarding Petition for Appointment as Springfield Arsenal Superintendent
Adams forwards a man's petition to be named superintendent of the Springfield Armory, but admits he is not aware of the status of any vacancy there.
John Adams PapersRegarding French Prisoners Held at New York
Letter, discusses French prisoners in New York City jail and their proper treatment.
John Jay PapersRegarding blank bond
Received blank bond; returned executed, agreeably to instructions;
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Regarding Appropriate Punishment for Officers
Appears to signal delay in deciding appropriate punishment for several officers who treated a 3rd party in a poor manner. Adams is uncertain whether the punishments are too severe.
John Adams PapersRegarding Accounts between Tench Francis and John Ketland
Regarding Mr. Ketland's claim on account of locks imported and year to year verbal contract between Francis and Ketland. Laments Francis' practice of making oral contracts without memorandums in his …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Refers to Agreement between McHenry and Potts & Lee
Refers to property of Lee & Potts, although the contract was made with James McHenry. Requests examination of report, although McHenry relied on verbal communication more than written.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRecommendations of Jonathan Williams for Officer Appointment
Forwards officer recommendation from Henry Knox of Jonathan Williams, Esq. Adams mentions McHenry's previous endorsement of Williams as an artillery major, and adds his own brief recommendation.
John Adams PapersRecommendation of Col. Mentges
Outgoing Secretary of War James McHenry recommends to the incoming Secretary, Samuel Dexter, that Col. Mentges continue in the post of Inspector of the Troops and Garrisons of the United States, a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Received Letter and Warrant for 12,000
Acknowledges receipt of letter and warrant for $12,000.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Receipt of William Simmons to Basil Wood for Cannon
Request to pay $2500 to Basil Wood on account of cannon now ready to be proven for the War Department.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of Samuel Dexter, payment for fortifications at Boston
Jackson received $10,000 on account of fortifications at Boston Massachusetts.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of Payment Edward Wright Endorsed to Lieutenant Colonel Henry Gaither
Payment of $1015.98 in favor of Edward Wright, United States Factor by Colonel Benjamin Hawkins, endorsed by Lieutenant Colonel Henry Gaither.
Records of Fort Wilkinson Garrison (Among Creek Factory Records), 1795-1801. (RG75)Purchase of Sundries for the Factory at Tellico
According to instruction, requests $3500 to purchase sundries for the Factory at Tellico.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Peace Talks and Role of Spain; William Augustus Bowles
Representative of Cussetah discussed Spanish affairs with Seminole chiefs. Peace talks.
Benjamin Hawkins LetterbookPayment to William Craft
Crocker, a contractor, paid $700 to William Craft.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to Thomas Lee, Fort Wilkinson
Gaither paid $1235.35 to Thomas L. Lee, the amount of the accounts listed showing cash advances to officers.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to John Wallace
Taylor paid John Wallace $1800 for value received as superintendent of the works erecting at Beacon Island.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
