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Inquiry to Captain Joshua Barney regarding relative rank with Captain Talbot and whether he will accept appointment as Captain
Barney has been appointed as Captain of one of frigates being constructed as a result of Naval Act 1794. Barney has made it known that he will not accept the appointment. There is an issue of standing …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInformation Required from Georgia
Enclosed is an extract of a letter from the Agent for the Department of War in Georgia and Kean is requested to provide the information discussed in the letter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Information Regarding Payment
Beatty recounted the transfer of money and the collection of receipts by Mr. [Hough]. Beatty believed money came from Mr. Carleton of the War Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Information on Muster Roll of Recruits
Bruff sends to the War Office his muster roll of the Army recruits he has enlisted, explaining that two are confined for debt and two absent without leave, but still suspected of being in the area. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Information from the Papers of New Jersey
Will you provide information from the papers of New Jersey on the subject of the enclosed letter?
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Inflammation in My Heel
Bryson frets that ever since he has arrived in Richmond he has been confined by an inflammation in one of his heels due to wearing a new pair of boots.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inferior Quality of Hats & Shoes
Wayne discusses the inferior quality of the hats and shoes of the soldiery. A large proportion of the hats are not much better than stiffened blankets and the shoes are not equal to the common shoes …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Infantry Clothing for Privates
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Governors Island New York, for Capt. Cornelius Sedam's recruits, twenty suits of infantry clothing for privates.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indifferent Soldiers, Etc.
All the hands not being as attentive and sober as they should be, Mr. Perkins and Holt have decided to discharge the most indifferent of them as soon as others can be supplied to take their place.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Goods
There remain fourteen packages of Indians goods which will be delivered to Capt. John Chisholm to be sent on to Knoxville by Governor Blount.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Corn
Francis purchased 5000 bushels of Indian corn from John Wall which was supposed to have been shipped on board three vessels. He wants Hodgdon to furnish him with a bill of lading or receipt verifying …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Attack
Report of 25 Indians attacking Block House at mouth of Town Creek. Recounts defense of building against Indians and number of dead. Muster rolls enclosed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Increasing the Number of Apprentices, Etc.
Among other matters, Ames inquires as to whether a minor who has engaged himself as an apprentice in the public service can be taken away by any person who comes forward as his guardian. The number of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Includes Invoice for Order from Israel Chapin, Treaty of 1793
Encloses invoice for goods for Israel Chapin's order as per the Treaty of 1793. The blankets were not procured in New York, but must come from Philadelphia.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Incidential Expenses of the Ordnance Dept. at West Point
The Treasurer will remit four thousand dollars to Fish to be transmitted to George Fleming at West Point [Westpoint] for the incidental expenses of the ordnance department.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Incidential & Contingent Expenses at Savannah, Georgia
A sum should be remitted in favor of John Habersham, Collector of Savannah, being for the incidental and contingent expenses of the Department of War in Georgia. Warrants and receipts are to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Incidental Expences of the Ordnance Department at West Point
The sum of $6,000 is to be transmitted by Nicholas Fish to Fleming for the incidental expences of the Ordnance Department, for repairs and artcles directed to be made and purchased by the President.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Incidental Expences of the Ordnance Department at West Point
The sum of $2,000 is to be transmitted to George Fleming at West Point for the incidental expences of the Ordnance Department for repairs and articles directed to be made and purchased by the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Improving Workmen's Accomodations
The workmen are not at all pleased with their accommodations. Orr recommends that the public building formerly used as a laboratory and currently holding rubbish should be refitted to house the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Impending Revolution
Kind words from Henley appreciated. Noted mounting insurrection, and the possibility of a revolution. Request advice on muster rolls.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Illegible Receipt for Stores for the Milita
This is a partially illegible receipt apparently for stores for the militia.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)I Want that Horse!
[Difficult handwriting] Slough expresses his wish to purchase a cream-colored gelding and will agree to whatever terms are thought reasonable
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hospital Stores & Surgical Instruments
The Secretary of the Treasury has asked Mr. Francis to procure hospital stores and surgical instruments for the militia army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
