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Rent of House Stores
Steinmetz had already inquired about the future rent of house stores in Hodgdon's possession but has not received an answer. Therefore, he takes it for granted that Hodgdon has no objection to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regulation as to the Rations of the Officers of the Army
Enclosed for Knox's inspection and approbation is a proposed regulation regarding the rations of the Officers of the Army.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regimental Returns, Etc.
The regimental returns show that there are 504 non-commissioned officers, privates, and officers at Trenton including 178 in the artillery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding the Commissary Department
Extract Letter, informs that Craig has not responded to offer of Commissary's department.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding the beams of the frigates and the merits of oak and pine
Knox brings up the issue of whether oak or pine should be used for the frigates. Asks if Coxe is in possession of any opinions on the subject. Asks to transmit papers, Captain Truxton's included.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding the account of Peter Curwell, M.D.
Statement on the account of Peter Curwell, M.D., private in the 6th Regiment of South Carolina; from Joseph Howell of the War Department Accountant's Office to the Auditor of the Treasury.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Samuel Hodgdon's duties in Office of Intendant of Military Stores
Regarding Samuel Hodgdon's duties as head of Office of Intendant of Military Stores, Wolcott notes that it is requisite that duties be defined relative to the Department of War and Treasury. In this …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Regarding sale of Virginia warrants
Discusses various financial issues and the sale of Virginia warrants.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Rejection of Appointment to Commissary General
Recommendation of Kirkpatrick appreciated, but Sec. of Treasury had a second choice for position of Commissary General if Craig declined appointment.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding purchase of final settlements
Discusses various financial matters and the purchase of final settlements.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Major Kirkpatrick appointment as commissary
Original lost, contents believed to mention appointment of Kirkpatrick.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding Joshua Humphreys; woodcutters at Georgia; request for money
Mentions Joshua Humphreys and Norfolk. Forks for wood cutters has been provided. Treasury will furnish money if needed; forward an estimate.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding casting of kentledge and request for another frigate model to be made
Mr. Tench Cox, Commissioner of revenue has made another contract for casting of kentlege [permanent ballast] for a frigate. Requests that Humphreys have another model made. Asks that Humphreys call on …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Captain Thomas Truxton's draft for 44 gun frigates and plates for publication of nautical book
Knox informs Captain Truxton [Truxtun] that he will direct the drafts of 44 gun ships, with masts and yards drawn by Josiah Fox, to be engraved at public expense. He will also loan plates for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding irons, carriages, buildings, and cartridge boxes
Holt discusses a number of concerns relative to irons, carriages, buildings, and cartridge boxes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Refusal to Pay Capt. Howe's Detachment
Howell refuses to pay Howe's detachment during their dilatory march. If it had not been more than two months since Howe received his marching orders, his men would not have been in arrears more than …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Refusal of Demands for Pay of the Militia
An advertisement for the Kentucky Gazette was transmitted to notify the Militia that applications for pay should be made to Morton despite his previous refusals to respond to such demands.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Refers to Plans with John Morgan to Cut Wood and Build Frigate
Mr. Coxe wishes to inform the Secretary of the Treasury of John Morgan's terms of service. Morgan expects to be transported free of expense and will superintend the cutting of wood and will build the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Refers to List of Requisitions and Payment
Refers to letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of War with a requisition of certain articles, to be delivered by Tench Francis. Enclosed is the remainder of the list. Makes …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Refers to Letters between the Department of War and the Department of the Treasury
Refers to letters between the Department of War and the Department of Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Refers to Contract for Brass Horwitz
Received letter. Reports that contracts have already been concluded for brass howitzer. Regrets that Mr. Holt's plan probably won't be possible.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Recruitment of a Corps for the Service of France
Constant Freeman, agent for the War Department in Georgia, writes Secretary Knox on certain persons employed in Georgia to recruit a corps of troops for the service of France with designs toward the …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Recruitment difficulties
Cornelius Sedam laments the difficulty of recruiting when the men do not receive their pay. In a subsequent memo, accountant Howell says the recruits were paid and would have been paid on time if …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Recruiting Accounts of Capt. Cornelius Lyman
Capt. Lyman is asked to forward all the accounts and vouchers for the disbursement and expenditure of the monies he has received from the Accountant's Office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
