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Outlines Instructions for Live Oak for Frigate Floors
Outlines order to procure live oak for frigate floor timbers. Requests dimensions and measurements, and information for the public accounts. Requests that wood be tested for strength and potential …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Outfitting Charles Evans, Former Captive
Hodgdon is asked to provide Charles Evans, a soldier lately returned from captivity, with the necessary clothing to make him feel decent and comfortable and with a horse, saddle, and bridle so that he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance Stores for Wayne's Troops
Hodgdon is directed by Secretary of War to provide an estimate of ordnance stores for the troops under the command of Major General Wayne for the year 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance On Board
The ordnance has put on board Capt. Ashmore's vessel at the lowest freight that it could be done for.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance in South Carolina
Enclosed is a return of all the ordnance within South Carolina from Governor [William] Moultrie. Hodgdon is directed to ship to Charleston powder and ball so as to complete 100 rounds of ammunition …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders to take charge of deserters
Detachment under Ensign McClean, marching to Headquarters, to take charge of seven deserters in jail. McClean waits on Hodgdon for some iron handcuffs to secure the deserters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders and receipts of Captain Lyman and John Bryant
Cover letter for orders and receipts of Captain Lyman and John Bryant in the amounts listed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Order to Deliver 1,000 Muskets, Bayonets and Cartridge Boxes to the Gov. of New York
Letter, directs delivery of arms to governor of New York.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Order for Bruff's Recruits
Stagg lists a number of articles that should be transported to Baltimore for the use of Captain Bruff's recruits. There is also a list of articles already received by Captain Bruff.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Opposers of the Government
The opposers of the government are mostly ignorant and deluded men who have been led astray by a set of designing men that have taken shelter under the amnesty offered by the commissioners and will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Only Two Expresses Have Called, Etc.
Slough is pleased that all expresses are supposed to pass through Lancaster so he will have the opporunity to forward important letters. However, he is sorry to report that only two of the expresses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One Thousand Dollars for the War Department
The sum of one thousand dollars has been remitted to Nicholas Fish for the contingencies of the War Department for which a receipt will be required.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)One Thousand Dollars for the Ordnance Department
The Treasury Department has provided one thousand dollars to be paid to John Bryant for the use of the ordnance department at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)One Shirt Really Wanting
Bissell received the fifty suits of clothing in good order but finds that one private's shirts is wanting in Hogshead No. 3. It may have been taken out on the water.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the whereabouts of Milligan
Milligan has not yet arrived from Philadelphia. Hodgdon should make inquiries to see if he still in that city because Perkins is concerned that he has not yet spent the money and therefore cannot …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the subject of newspapers
Discusses papers sent, receipt of newspapers, and subscription to a newspaper.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)On the employment of Mr George Taylor's father as a ship joiner for frigate in New York
Henry Knox informs Blagge that he has received letter from George Taylor asking that his father be employed as ship joiner for frigate at New York. Knox says he considers employment of artificers to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn business in Naval Department, Knox's successor, fire engines for frigates
Knox discusses whether anything material in Naval Department was omitted. Refers to his successor and the matter of fire engines for the frigates.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOffer of clerk of shipyard duties at Baltimore or Boston
Offer of position clerk of shipyard and duties at either Boston or Baltimore. Pay about $750 per year. Duties specified, and will require incessant attention.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToObservations Regarding Officers' Rations
Obserevations are transmitted regarding that part of the Act of Congress of 30th April 1790 that applies to officers' rations which are permitted to be allotted in either rations or money.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Observations on the Rolls of Four Officers
Blount sends the Muster Rolls of four officers whose service, he argues, was so trivial that paying them is not justified.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Objects for $25,000?
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon furnish him with an estimate stating the objects for which the $25,000 was requested.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)O'Hara's Account
[Partly illegible] The amount incurred, exclusive of Major Craig's demands and the credit given to Mr. Belli for the sum of $12,000, was ordered in a separate account, explained in O'Hara's earlier …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Receipt of Money Due
Received letter with enclosed pay bill. Also received pay from Nicholas Fish, and pay for recruits. Thompson created triplicate receipts and disbursed them as necessary.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Power of Attorney to Settle Accounts
George M. Bedinger authorized Henry Bedinger with power of attorney. H. Bedinger was given enclosed papers to settle accounts of G. Bedinger. G. Bedinger suffered from a "rhumatick" situation and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
