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Recommends McRea for a Lieutenancy in the Navy
John McRea wishes to be appointed a lieutenant in the Navy of the United States. Simms recommends McRea as a young man with a liberal education, good talents, and respectable character. McRea is …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of John McRea
Fitzgerald comments on the application of John McRea to enter the Naval Service on board one of the ships fitted out as a convoy for merchant ships. He views McRea as a young gentleman with an …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReceipt for 220 Pairs of Overalls
Cochran confirms receipt of pairs of overalls for his Company of Artillerists stationed at Bedlow's Island for which he is accountable to the Secretary of War and the Commander in Chief of the Army of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extra allowances to officers
Regulations outlining extra allowances in cases where officers are detached on service, which oblige them to incur expenses on the road and at places where there are no military posts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commissioners' account
List of monetary disbursements made by the commissioners for surveying and marking the boundary of the Creek Nation from January to February 1798 listing the date of the transaction, the persons …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersCertification of expenses related to Benjamin Hawkins, Superintendent Indian Affairs South of Ohio River
Expenditure of contingent funds of $500 authorized by Secretary of War, receipt of which is acknowledged in Hawkins' letter to Secretary of War. Certification of payment of funds $488 by Benjamin …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersCapture of French Privateer Vessel
Notification of capture of French vessel by U.S.S. Constitution. Requests orders on transporting prisoners.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Capture of Alexander Jamison
Description of Alexander Jamison for apprehension. Jamison guilty of fraudulent recruiting activity.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionBaltimore Appointments
Refers to appointment by the city of Baltimore. Illegible list of names.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Articles of Agreement
Articles of agreement outlining agreed prices on rations and other articles, outlining expectations for both parties.
William Rowland Boote PapersApplication for a Lieutenancy in the Navy
McRea has submitted his application for a lieutenancy on board one of the vessels fitted out as convoys for merchant ships. Fearing that a mere application might not be sufficient, he has secured …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAccounts within the Indian Department.
List of monetary disbursements made in the Indian Department for activities in the Southeast from 29 November 1796 to 22 June 1797, listing the date of the transaction, the persons involved, what the …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersWinter quarters on the Potomac near Harper's Ferry
Highly illegible letter written by General Alexander Hamilton; written from his winter quarters near Harper's Ferry, off the Potomac River.
Rufus W. Clark AutographsUtilization of Prisoners & the Need of a Guard Ship
In this extract of Higginson's letter, he discusses several means of saving expense. The use of prisoners, in place of sailors is one possibility. He also believes that if a guard ship is provided, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersPattern for an Eight Inch Howitzer Cartridge.
The pattern is shown for an eight-inch howitzer cartridge. The length of the cartridge should be cut the way the flannel stretches least. Elliot recommends that a paper pattern should be cut from the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Funeral Arrangements in Honor of George Washington
Orders of Alexander Hamilton regarding the funeral arrangements to be made at all military stations and offices of the Army in honor of the late General George Washington.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Fresh Meat for the Troops
Explains that, except in rare situations where it is impractical, contractors must furnish fresh meat to the troops at least five days of each week.
Orderly Book for the Company of Capt. John Steele, May-Oct 1799. (RG98)Estimation of the Springfield Armory Supplies
Estimation of the value of all stock on hand at the Armory in Springfield, as recorded by Superintendent of the same armory. Articles include iron, steel, charcoal, socks, musket barrels, ramrods, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
