Timothy Pickering
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Discusses Present Purchases
Refers to agreement over Boston sail cloth made before he left the treasury business in the War Department. Mr. Francis has been advised to make purchases as soon as possible. Declares that the large …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Discount of John Habersham, Collector for the Customs in Savannah Georgia
Simmons certifies that two dollars has been discounted by John Habersham, Collector for the Customs in Savannah, Georgia out of the duties on imposts and tonnage for which he is to be accountable in …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Difference of Rations for Captain Donald Grant Mitchell
Simmons certifies that $3.72 is due Captain Donald Grant Mitchell being the difference of four cents per ration of what was allowed him on a former account.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Details on Work at the New York Naval Yard
Tingley, the Clerk of the New York Naval Yard, writes Pickering, the Interim Secretary of War, to provide him with a return for the past month and to provide him with a receipt for all the supplies …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Desirability of presidential speech
Letter, discusses desirability of Presidential speech opposing unidentified concern.
John Jay PapersDelivery of Rations
Stated intention to facilitate works at Presque Isle and to offer transportation of goods. General Wilkins agreed to deliver rations to posts.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Indian Goods and Other Financial
Instructions to deliver Indian good received and will be attended to. Pay and subsistence for mail boat crews enclosed. Requested accounts to be sent to Post Master General.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Goods and Indian Affairs
Delivery of wampum and 2 wagon loads of goods too insignificant to make a full boatload to deliver. Craig will wait for the remaining Indian goods to be delivered. Mentioned the scalping of 2 men …
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Cannon to Captain Malbone, Etc.
Littlefield reports that the cannon have been delivered to Captain [Francis] Malbone and the ammunition is to be removed to the powder house for security.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of a Land Warrant
Richard Lush requests from Pickering - interim Secretary of War - the delivery of a land warrant to Henry Glen for 100 acres of land.
Henry Glen PapersDelay in Letters from Newport
Bond believed delay in communications from Newport was due to an accident. No answers on Capt. Home incident.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Deceased Soldiers to whom Balances Appear to be Due
It appears that John Lalor, late a Sergeant in the First Regiment under the command of Brigadier General Harmar, has administered the estates of several deceased soldiers to whom balances appear to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Davis's Health Prevents Him from Taking a More Demanding Position
Lyman warns that Mr. Davis probably will not accept the post for which he is being considered because his health is not sufficiently good for him to undertake more demanding duties that those he …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Dale's Receipts Returned Under Cover
Following his instructions, Dale returns the receipts of his company. The men who can write signed their names while the others were witnessed as they made their marks.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cover Letter for Wadsworth's Account of the Fort George Negotiations
Cover letter for Wadsworth's account of the proceedings at the recent treaty negotiations between the Seven Nations of Canada [Iroquois] and the state of New York.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCorrected Dates of Enlistment
Tinsley observes that his most recent muster rolls for the detachment of infantry under his command include the corrected dates of enlistment for John Blemline and William Carson.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Construction and Supply of Troops
Assisted Col. Butler in laying out building plan for fortifications at French Creek. As all materials are on hand, Craig believed all building will be completed by the end of the month. Quality of …
James Robertson PapersCongratulations on Appointment
Received Maj. Stagg's letter notifying Craig of Knox's resignation and Pickering appointment to Secretary of War. Congratulations on appointment. Notification that contract regarding delivery of …
James Robertson PapersConfirming Receipt of Pickering's March 13th letter; investigating Truxtun's suggestions
Talbot acknowledges receipt of Pickering's letter of the 13th of March with Thomas Truxtun's book on sailing and masting. Since the ships in question are not ready for masting yet, Talbot will …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Confirming receipt of Pickering's letter of April 17th; requesting detailed information on how to examine the kentledge;
Confirming receipt of Pickering's letter of April 17th; requesting detailed information on how to examine the kentledge, particularly with regard to number and quantity of pigs.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.
