Tench Francis
78 documents
Request for Information on Weekly Rations
Letter, asks for estimate of the weekly ration; mentions Naval Department.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRequest for Information on Articles Ordered
Letter, asks for information regarding Frigate armaments and ammunition; mentions manufacturing; mentions Marines.
Josiah Fox PapersRenting One Half of Pennsylvania's Magazine
Hodgdon discusses the terms by which the United States has rented one half of the powder magazine of Pennsylvania, including additional terms if more than one half of the magazine is needed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Regarding Funds for Navy Department & Frigate Constitution, Coppering of Frigates
Letter, discusses funds for frigate Constitution; asks for list of funds owed for Naval department; mentions coppering Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Articles for Naval Service & Equipping of Frigate
Letter, asks for information regarding sundry articles for the Naval service; alludes to equipping Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersProvisions & Stores for the Frigate "Constellation"
Enclosed is an order for the provisions and stores to be delivered to the frigate "Constellation."
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Procuring, Manufacturing, and Repairing Certain Articles
McHenry provides a list of articles and wants to know which of them have been procured, where they are deposited, and when the remains may be expected? Also what part of those articles ordered to be …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionPowder Is an Essential Article
Francis is asked to return seventy barrels of powder to Mr. Harris so that the amount will appear on Hodgdon's return.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Only Four Boxes of Glass, Etc.
Hodgdon notes that Francis has only mentioned four boxes of glass even though Hodgdon had requisitioned six boxes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Letter from the Navy Department to the Purveyor of Public Supplies regarding order from Secretary of War for guns and pistols, and remarks on the requirement for hemp
Regarding the procurement of guns and pistols. Regarding hemp, it will be wanted at Boston, Newport, [Portsmouth] New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and New York.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the Navy Department to the Purveyor of Public Supplies on purchase of hemp &duck and the arming of Captain Bainbridge
Secretary of Navy requests expeditious delivery of guns and hemp. Warns not to let Mr. Hodgdon in time like the present, stand upon trifles or punctilis. Secretary of War has sent general orders for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExpression of frustration from Navy Secretary to the Purveyor of Public Supplies
Secretary of the Navy seeks to expedite the transfer of the worst of the muskets to the Navy. He notes with frustration that if persons in public service will seek to embarrass instead of doing the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToEstimate of Copper Required for Sheathing Vessels By Ton
Letter, describes quantity of copper needed for vessels by tonnage.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersAnchors for the Frigate "Constitution"
It appears that the anchors that arrived at Boston for the frigate "Constitution" are not proper for that ship so Captain Nicholson has refused to receive them. McHenry wants to know the substance of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSeeks Instruction for Charges to Silas Dinsmore, Cherokee Nation
Reports that in December 1797, 7 kegs of sundry stores for Silas Dinsmore, agent to Cherokee Nation, sent by public store through David Henley in Knoxville. Dinsmore received the shipment but no …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Order for Blocks or Wood for Cartouch Boxes
The Secretary of War requests order for blocks or wood for cartouch boxes for the public store as soon as possible. The wood must be well-seasoned and perfect.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Information about Contracted Musket Stocks
Secretary of War wants to know arrangements for procuring seasoned musket stocks: present state of contracts, number in the public store, which ones have been ordered by him.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Ammunition for Captain Elliott's Detachment in Germantown
The Secretary of War requests information about an order to complete three-pounder ordnance. Captain Elliot's detachment is ready to load the ammunition. Suggests means of getting ammunition to them.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for accounting of monies
Simmons directs Francis to submit a current accounting of all monies in his hands.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Proposes Tentmaker Contract
Sends a common tent; suggests its use for the army. Suggests contract to Mr. Moyes. If Francis can purchase canvas at a better price, the tents will cost less.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Francis that funds for the Purveyor are deposited in the Bank of the United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons notifies Francis of an error found in a bill for blankets issued by Israel Pleasants.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Efforts to Settle Accounts with Robert McCormick for Muskets
Reports a deal made with Robert McCormick regarding the payment for and fabrication of muskets, requiring refunds and payments. Suggests a means of settling the accounts.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
