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Letter Received
Butler received letter from Howell.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Letter of inquiry regarding marquee [tents]
Brigadier General White has applied to Biddle asking whether marquees [tents] for New Jersey have been sent as Colonel Mentges had assured him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from the War Office providing dimensions of various European Frigates
Dimensions of several European frigates - copied from a list in the possession of Thomas Penrose, Philadelphia.Penrose's list provided to the War Office by Robert Morris
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Kentucky
Wilderness of Kentucky is not adequately staffed by troops to serve as protectors to the safety of those traveling within the state boundary. Knox details the principles under which the military …
Miscellaneous File, 1800-1917. (RG94)Letter from the Revenue Office concerning naval armament
This letter notifies the Secretary at War that public advertisements have been issued for the procurement of naval armaments. The letter also outlines the contractual relationships for the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Letter from the Commissioner of Revenue
Enclosed is a letter received from Mr. Coxe, Commissioner of Revenue. It refers to a letter written to Hodgdon in the absence of the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from the Commissioner of Revenue
Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the Commissioner of Revenue [Tench Coxe] which requires an immediate response.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from the Armourers at New London with pay grievances
The Commissary of Military Stores states that several of the workmen have been afflicted with sickness which has hindered their work. As a consequence, the superintendent is stopping their pay for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from Tench Coxe on the fire engines for frigates
Knox encloses letter regarding fire engines for the frigates. Asks that Humphreys furnish dimensions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from Mister Coxe
Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Mr. Coxe, the Commissioner of the Revenue, He refers to a line he wrote to Hodgdon in the absense of the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from Henry Knox to William Pennock on compensation; employment of Mr Morgan as constructor; procurement of live oak and cedar
Mr Morris agrees that Pennock should take possession of lot and stores for compensation. Discusses hiring of Mr Morgan, who is presently in Georgia procuring live oak and cedar. Knox is not sure …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from Henry Knox to William Pennock regarding duties as Naval Agent
Knox provides Pennock with general instructions as Naval Agent. Secretary of Treasury will furnish instructions on purchase of certain articles. Will work with master builder Mr Morgan, who is …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from Henry Knox to Tench Coxe on sizes of beams and the issue of pine or oak
Letter from Henry Knox to Tench Coxe on sizes of beams; lower and gun decks to be of white oak. Knox withdraws his objection to Joshua Humphreys and Captain Barry on the use of pine for beams for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from Henry Knox to Assistant Secretary Treasury Coxe on House resolution regarding frigates
Henry Knox encloses House of Representatives resolution regarding frigates. He asks Coxe about the state of materials and equipment which have passed under the Department of Treasury.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from Ensign Campbell Smith
The Secretary of War has directed Stagg to transmit to Hodgdon the enclosed letter from Ensign Campbell Smith at Lancaster and dated April 23rd.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from Commissioner of Army Accounts
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter From Capt. Houdin
Stagg believes that the annexed copy of a letter from Capt. Houdin should be communitcated to Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from Blanchard and Russell regarding accounts
Instructions concerning disposition and delivery of certain certificates of pay. Mentions General Patterson and Van Wyck.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter for Mrs. Pike Regarding Her Husband's Pay
Enclosed is a letter to Mrs. Isobel Pike that discusses the $160 of her husband's pay to which she is entitled. Dayton is asked to forward the letter to her.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter announcing that a 44 gun frigate will be built at New York; with a description of the general regulations
Circular sent to John Blagee, Jeremiah Yellot, William Pennock, James Sheaffe, John Langdon, Mssrs. Gurney and Smith. Knox describes the general regulations. Capital articles, timber, iron, sailcloth, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLegion Return Not Made Out
The expected Legion return is not made out because there has not been sufficient leisure to attend to it. It shall be done as speedily as possible. Richard Dobbs Spaight is the Governor of North …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lay Them Before Congress
[Mostly illegible] Flagg gave to Congress the copies Hodgdon gave him and also gave copies to Vennum on his way to the Ohio.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Last Year's Sword Belt
Jones requests a [?] and sword belt such as the kind that were made in 1793 to be returned to Hodgdon in a day or two.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Larger Shoes, Etc.
Hutchins wants to exchange twelve pairs of shoes that are much too small for his men.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lack of Provisions at Charleston
Capt. Kalteisen expresses his distress to Howell at the failure of the War Office to provide funds and provisions for the troops at Charleston. Many of the provisions that have been sent are of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
