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Questions Possibility of Wooden Carriage Wheels; Reports Delivery of Articles
Refers to the question for iron carriage wheels for fortification cannons, and whether the wheels should be made of wood instead. The current state of foreign affairs may require prompt need of …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Questions Inspection of Artillery Clothing In New York, Philadelphia, and New England
Refers to letter about small parcel of artillery clothing and problems of inspection between New York and Philadelphia.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Questions about Wood used in Ship Building
Requests note about pitch pine beams for the lower deck of a ship built in Philadelphia. Notes dimensions furnished by the War Department with reference only to oak beams for ships built in places …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Question about Standard Blankets for Philadelphia
Reports contract with Mr. Reilly, supplying blankets in New York. Needs to know whether they should purchase more for Philadelphia, even though they vary from the established standard.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Queries from Henry Knox to John Wharton regarding Joshua Humphreys' and Josiah Fox' estimates and proposals on frigate design
Asks opinion of Joshua Humphrey's and Josiah Fox's models from ship builder and designer John Wharton. He asks whether long ships require their extreme breadth as far forward as smaller ships. Where …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToQuarterly Returns by Persons in Charge of Public Property
A detailed draft by Hodgdon of the information required on the quarterly returns made by persons in charge of public property.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchasing of Horses
Hunt has applied himself in the purchase of six horses which he hopes will answer Hodgdon's purpose. If he could keep them a few days, their appearance might be helped.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Two Horses
Mr. Ralston at Strasburg and Col. Postlethwaite at Carlise have been advanced the sum of sixty dollars each for the purchase of two horses for the expedition sent to and from Pittsburgh during the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provisional appointment of John Morgan as naval constructor of 44 gun frigate to be constructed at Norfolk Virginia
Henry Knox informs John Morgan of his provisional appointment as naval constructor for 44 gun frigate, Norfolk Virginia; this on condition that Morgan can be spared duties procuring timber for ship …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToProving the Cannon Being Cast at Providence
Hodgdon is to transport the following to Providence, Rhode Island addressed to Colonel Jeremiah Olney: 6,700 pounds of cannon powder, 204 32-pound shot, and 564 24-pound shot for proving the cannon …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Transportation for Hutchins' Detachment
It is utterly impossible that one wagon can accomodate Hutchins' detachment. Sixteen men are to go westward and some of them are not able to carry their knapsacks or muskets. The certainty of bad …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Campbell with a Worthy Mount
The bearer, Robert Campbell, has arrived with a worn down horse so Slough has given him an express horse so that he can be delivered safely to Hodgdon at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proposes Transportation of Lumber for Southern Frigates
Reports expectation of size of timber load for frigates in the south. Outlines plans of transport. Refers to contracts with Mr. Scott and Mr. Ernest.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Proposes Rations for Recruitment
Reports prospective rations for recruitment for 1795. Reminds that this is the season for purchase of salted provisions. Requests list for recruitment locations.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Proposal for Cleaning and Repairing Muskets
Nicholson presents his proposal for cleaning and repairing brass mounted muskets and bayonets and putting them in complete order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procedures for Fire Engines for Ships
Represents the general requisition for the naval armament with assignment of fire engine for each ship. Includes dimensions and descriptions of fire engines. Requests demonstrations and drawings. …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Procedure for Taking Recepts
Howell does not approve of the manner in which Lt. Hutchins has taken his receipts and explains that each advance should be receipted separately and the sum expressed in writing.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Problems with Accounts Submitted
Settlement of account of defense militia stationed on the frontiers of Virginia. Irregularities in receipt of vouchers prompted Howell to allow for an advance of money to pay the troops on a regular …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Price of a Good Imported Musket & Bayonet
Jones inquires as to the price of a good imported musket and bayonet as well as the cost of producing them. He also wants to know the price of a cartridge box.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Premiums as Applied to Deserters
Clarification is needed regarding the assigning of premiums to recruiting officers whose recruits have deserted. It has been the practice to allow a premium for recruits who remained in service long …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Power of Attorney Left with Rep. to Settle Accounts
Hays had hoped to see Henley when he was in Knoxville and brought several muster rolls to give him. Hays left power of attorney with William Blount who was authorized to settle accounts with Henley.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Power of Attorney for Robert Price
Power of Attorney for Robert Price; addressed to John Schaffer.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Simmons authorized as attorney for Dayton, Dayton requested Simmons procure a U.S. note from the bank of New York.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Powder, Lead, & Flints for Gov. Mifflin
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon charge as a loan to the State of Pennsylvania the powder, lead, and flints that have been provided to Gov. [Thomas] Mifflin in addition to the 140 rifles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
