Timothy Pickering
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Recommended Regulations for Gosport Navy Yard
Josiah Fox, notable naval architect, recommends regulations for Naval yard at Gosport, VA. Fox recommends director of the yard; recommends completing the outer hall of Frigate; advises against workmen …
Josiah Fox PapersRecommendation of Captain Josiah Roberts
The friends of Captain Josiah Roberts have asked Rep. Ames to submit for the consideration of the President the possible appointment of Roberts to command one of the U.S. ships of war. Roberts is a …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecent Assumption of Duty as the Clerk of the Naval Yard
Tingley states to Pickering that he has not made any return as of yet because he was only recently appointed Clerk of the naval yard; most of the business that the position is tasked with was …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Receipt of John L. Boss
Enclosed is a receipt for $410 transmitted by John L. Boss and remitted to Dexter in discharge of a warrant issued on him by the War Department for that sum in Dexter's favor.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of Captain Littlefield
Enclosed for William Simmons is a receipt of Captain William Littlefield remitted by the Treasurer in discharge of a warrant drawn on him by Dexter. Captain Littlefield's absence from Newport …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rations of Lieutenant George Hardy
Simmons certifies that the sum of $23.04 is due Lieutenant George Hardy of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for his retaining rations from September to December 1794.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Raises Questions about Provisions Contracts for 1795
Refers to contract for provisions for 1795. No discussion has occurred with former contractors regarding supplies on hand. Will communicate to the Secretary of the Treasury about the Commissary of …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Quality of Provisions
Notification that contractors demand number of provisions but that number of troops at several different posts is difficult to determine. Mentioned inspection of pork and beef for quality and …
James Robertson PapersPurchase of Supplies at Presque Isle
Money received and will be forwarded to Captain Bissell at Presque Isle. Enclosed list of article purchased at Presque Isle along with Col. Reed's list of proposed additional purchases. Cost of pork …
James Robertson PapersProvisions and Transportation
Sent beef cattle to Presque Isle, noted boats should be built to transport provisions. Saw mill neglected at Buffalo Creek and could not be repaired in time for winter. Noted the poor treatment of …
James Robertson PapersProvisions and Housing for Supplies
Disappointed with quantity of provisions delivered by Gen. Wilkins, since beef on hand was in state of putrification. Craig was forced to purchase goods from trading boat to avoid embarrassment. …
James Robertson PapersProvisions
Cash delivered by Charles Anderson for the pay and forage of troops stationed at the upper posts of the Ohio river to be forwarded by mail boat. Craig believed transport by boat was safest option. …
James Robertson PapersProvision Return of William Rickard
Provision Return of the 12th Company of Infantry in the 3rd Sub-Legion of the United States for the month of May 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ports for Disbursing Whiskey for the Use of the Army
Hamilton notes that the custom has been to receive whiskey at the ports of Pittsburgh, Whelen, and Fort Washington and suggests that, since there are no places more convenient, the practice should be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Poor Quality of Powder Imposed on the Public, Etc.
In addition to transmitting a number of monthly returns, General Wayne criticizes the quality of the powder he has been provided. The last sent forward during the Spring of 1794 was fit only for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Politics with Foreign Nations
Wrote Capt. Home and King's Vice Consul in Newport, RI for answers regarding accusations, expects answer shortly. Discussed insult and ill feelings toward government.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Plantation Purchased by the Board of War
There is some question as to what is to be done with the plantation purchased by the Board of War and the settlement of the mortgage on same.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
