Timothy Pickering
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Return for Logs
Tingley writes Pickering to inform him that the oak and pine logs issued to the constructor have been sawed into planks and are ready for seasoning. Tingley also notes that he was not aware that the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Retained Rations of Lieutenant Horatio R. Dayton
Simmons certifies that $83.01 is due Lt. Horatio R. Dayton, being for his retained rations from July 23, 1794 to May 31, 1795.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Requests Order of Spirits for Western Military
Encloses letter from agents to purchase spirits for the western military. Requests amount needed by the western military.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Requesting an Inspector for a Shipment of Shoes
Beach informs Pickering that a shipment of shoes is ready, and asks if Pickering would send an inspector.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request to Honor Debt to Merlhie
Second submission of statement of balance due Merlbrie, request for pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Relief or Winter Clothing and Construction
Notification that the term of active duty for Joseph McCutcheon and the men under his command will expire in January, and wish to be relieved or furnished with winter clothing as none of the men at …
James Robertson PapersRequest for payment from the United States
Posey asks for money due him from the United States. Has conferred authority on friend Mr. Walker to act on his behalf.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Pay
Account submitted for payment with assurance by Mr. Daniel Stevens, Supervisor of Charleston harbor, that Merlhie had not received pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for office supplies
Forwards a request for office supplies to the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for Instructions and Blank Muster Rolls
Trigg requests of Pickering some blank muster rolls as well as instructions on the correct procedure for paying his men.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Information on Copy of Statement of Facts
Bond requests confirmation on the mailing of the Copy of Statement of Facts relative the the case on Capt. Home and detained officers.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Request for Delineation of Duties as Indian Commissioner
Appears to be noting the particular information needed by an Indian commissioner to accomplish his duties; complains that he will not have time to wait for a reply from Pickering, as he must rush to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersReports Completion of Iron Wheels for Cannon Carriages
Reports Samuel Richards's report of order of iron wheels for cannon carriages are ready for delivery. Refers to contract made through the Revenue Office.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Report on State of & Activities At Portmouth Navy Yard
Letter, discusses arrival at Portsmouth Naval Yard; describes declivity of keel; discusses employees and arrangement of yard. Encloses account of work done in the yard to 1st of June 1795.
Josiah Fox PapersReport of Recruits & Certificate in Favor of William Baden
"Enclosed is a report of the recruits at this rendezvous and a certficate in favor of William Baden. If consistent, I wish him to claim his wages agreeable to the certificate."
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Replying to Pickering's recommendation on the frequency of returns
Talbot says that, in response to a verbal observation Pickering made to him, he will now make out his returns to Pickering at the end of every fourth week instead of being done every week.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Replying to an inquiry as to the dimensions of shot and kentledge
Hodgdon answers Pickering's request for information regarding the dimensions and weight of shot and kentledge.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Rejection and disallowances in account of Paul H. Perrault, Temporary Engineer
Simmons certifies that $82 is due Paul H. Perrault, temporary engineer, Charleston, South Carolina, being his compensation from April 1794 through June 1795 but Simmons notes that he has rejected and …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Regarding the dimenstions taken for the casting of kentledge
Regarding the mistakenly cast kentledge, Humphreys provides information on the moulds and the dimensions he took for casting of kentledge.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Colonel James Hackett's letter on the dimensions of transom, quality of timbers
Humphreys discusses letters from James Hackett, Naval constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Discusses the size of the frigate transom, dimensions of beams and the matter of defective timber.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReferring the accounts of Major Rivardi
Refers the accounts of Major Rivardi to the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Referring case of Edwin Harris
Refers the case of Ensign Edwin Harris to the Secretary at War for action. Simmons' records reflect that Harris solicited payments from various paymasters in an attempt to collect money in excess of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Reconfiguring Military Store Accounts, Expenditures, Reports, and Accountability
Wolcott maintains that the accountant of the War Department should receive on a quarterly basis the accounts of the Superintendent of Military Stores and Supplies which should include his and his …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Recommending Ensign McCutcheon
The authors recommend Ensign McCutcheon for appointment as an officer in the artillery of the U.S.
William Irvine Papers
