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Lt. Hale's Muster Roll
Lt. Hale's muster roll is being returned so that it can be made to conform with the instructions of the Secretary of War. Tthe muster must be certified on oath as being a true statement of the men …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Lt. Hale to Portland
Lt. Hale is directed to repair to Portland to be stationed there on the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lt. Colonel Sproat's Claim
Lt. Col. Sproat's claim of pay for services rendered as Lieutenant of the County of Washington in arranging, mustering, and paying the militia and scouts called out for the protection of the frontiers …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Loss of Faithful Clerks, Etc.
Mentges laments the loss of Hodgdon's clerks to the yellow fever but is grateful that Hodgdon's family remains in good health. He asks that more blankets be forwarded along with camp kettles, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Long Coat & Cocked Hat, Etc.
Sedam expresses his wish for a new uniform that includes a long coat and cocked hat which he feels will be suitable for new recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Load Taken to Fort Pitt
Slough's son [Jacob] will deliver the load to Fort Pitt. Hodgdon is asked to pay the balance for the carriage, being 33 pounds two shillings.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Little Has Been Done in Repairing the Arms
Perkins announces the safe arrival of himself and his family and comments on the state of the armory at New London. It appears that the smith shop and stores have not been furnished and little has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lists of Requested Supplies
Reports Mr. Carpenter's departure with dispatches and money for Mr. Belli via Pittsburgh. Refers news from Mr. Simons with list of articles needed in Lancaster, forwarded to Fort Washington. Anxious …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)List of size of beams for frigates of 44 guns
List is endorsed by the Secretary at War, Henry Knox. List contains sizes of beams, location on frigate and type of wood to be used for construction for each 44 gun frigate.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToList of receipts
Cover letter for receipts from Cornelious Lyman, Eunice Hunt, and John Briant [ Bryant ] in the amounts listed
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)List of articles wanted for the armories at Pittsburg
List of armorer supplies, tools and equipment wanted for the armourers at Pittsburg. A copy of this inventory was forwarded to Col Hamilton 6 Sept 1794. Document is not signed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of articles required for equipment of 44 and 36 gun frigates
Knox informs Secretary of Treasury Hamilton that he forwards list of articles for equipping 44 gun ships; expects requirements to be similar for 36 gun ships. Heavy cannon and shot already requested. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToList of articles and clothing for the Oneida Chief
Dean writes that agreeable to Knox's desire, he requests articles of clothing which would afford a competent supply for the Oneida Chief.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Lieut. Monvel to Prove the Cannon at Hughes's Furnace
Lieutenant Monvel has been appointed to prove the cannon casting at Hughes's Furnace at Mount Pleasant, Maryland. To do so, he will need cannon powder and iron balls for 32-pounders and 24-pounders. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Liberal Supply of Money
Holt thanks Hodgdon for the liberal supply sent him which enables him to comply with all his contracts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letters to Constant Freeman and John Matthews
Enclosed are letters to Constant Freeman and John Matthews that should be forwarded to them at the first opportunity.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter to the War Department Accountant
Letter to the War Department Accountant concerning claims, wages, and sundry officers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter to the Secretary at War Regarding Sheds and Cost Saving
Pennock writes Knox to discuss the safety and arrangement of sheds. A Mr. Young, who holds the property of Mr. Morris, feels that adding chimneys to sheds would be dangerous. However, putting the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Commissary of Military Stores
George Fleming writes Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, regarding particular articles, including muskets and gunner's belts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter to Naval agents in Norfolk, Boston, and New York on the location and dimensions of wing transom
Mould is a little different from the draft, nevertheless, adhere to the former. Discusses the dimensions and location of wing or main transom on the 44 gun frigates;
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter to Naval Agent Jeremiah Yellot on duties and responsibilities of agent and constructor
Knox notes that the constructor will search out the artificers and laborers, and the naval agent will regulate and pay wages. Includes a provisional appointment of Mr. Rodder. Will forward plans and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter to Messrs. Gurney & Smith regarding payment of men at naval ship yard at Philadelphia
Knox requests that Messrs Gurney and Smith pay the men at the ship yard on Saturday at the time of quitting work.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter to Captains Barry, Nicholson, Talbot, Barney, Dale, and Truxton appointing them Captains of the first six frigates constructed
Regarding Captains commissions. President of United States General George Washington, with advice and consent of Senate, has appointed these Captains to command ships provided under Act of Naval …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter regarding iron ballast from the Alliance and John Hackett's prospects as Constructor at Boston
Henry Knox informs Tench Coxe that he has no information of any iron ballast on the USS Alliance. Informs Coxe that it is likely that John Hackett of Newbury, builder of the Alliance during the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
