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Hose & Bale of Military Stores
By the Amboy Stag boat came a hose and a bale of military stores and all appeared to be in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses, Horses, Horses
As is his want, Slough provides a lengthy discussion of horses, one of which came from General Wayne and another was purchased for the dragoons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Suitable to My Weight
Jones has seen the horses discussed by Hodgdon and one of them will do well as a baggage horse but neither of them is equal to his weight. Because of the deepness of the roads, two horses will not be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Purchased for Public Business
Slough proclaims that he had purchased two horses for the purpose of carrying out the business mentioned in a previous letter from Hodgdon. The horses have been taken on the public account since they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Left by Colonel Jones
Slough discusses the disposition of the broken down horses left by Colonel Jones who needed to replace them to continue his journey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Calculated For Service
Slough finds that horses calculated for service made be had in Lancaster for from one hundred to one hundred twenty dollars. Slough feels that he can get them on as reasonable terms as any other man …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Are Us
In exhausting detail Slough discusses the state of his business stabling and hiring out horses for expresses and other purposes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses & Equipage for Lieutenant Campbell Smith
Hodgdon is directed to furnish Lieutenant Campbell Smith with two horses, saddles, and bridles to be delivered to [Isaac] Craig at Pittsburgh and also one portmanteau [large traveling bag].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Holt's Returns from New London
Holt transmits the returns of the arms repaired and work performed at the armory at New London for October. Included are the stores, tools, and materials on hand at the armory. The payrolls and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Holsters & Cartouche Boxes for the Cavalry at Trenton
Mentges discusses necessary articles for the dragoons and the cavalry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Noon Appointment
"The Secretary of War will be glad to see you at the War Office this day, 12 o'clock."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Compensation
From 1787-1790 Hodgdon was paid at the rate of $500 per year and yet his request for a greater allowance has been protested. As it now stands, that amount will not cover his expenses so Knox and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Compensation
From 1787-1790 Hodgdon was paid at the rate of $500 per year and yet his request for a greater allowance has been protested. As it now stands, that amount will not cover his expenses so Knox and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hiring Additional Hands, Etc.
Stagg discusses various personnel and supply matters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Henry Knox transmits Captain Truxton's estimate for masts and spars to Secretary of Treasury Hamilton
Knox sends Captain Thomas Truxton's estimate for masts and spars for one of the 44 gun frigates. Estimate for 36 gun frigate a little inferior in size.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox requests Captain Richard Dale go to Norfolk to begin frigate construction
Knox requests that Captain Richard Dale, superintendent for frigate construction, repair to Norfolk without delay, meet with the Naval Agent William Pennock, in order to start frigate construction. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox orders Captain Silas Talbot to go to New York to superintend frigate construction
Henry Knox dispatches Captain Silas Talbot to New York to assume duties as superintendent of frigate construction in concert with Naval Agent John Blagge. Instructions to follow.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox orders Captain James Seaver to go to Portsmouth New Hampshire to superintend frigate construction
Henry Knox dispatches Captain James Seaver to Portsmouth New Hampshire to superintend frigate construction in concert with Naval Agent. Notes that public interest best served by Captain Thomas Truxton …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox forwards letter to Naval Agent John Blagge from unknown person
Henry Knox forwards a letter to Naval Agent at New York John Blagge. The letter is signed with initials "T.W.", posted from New York on 3 November 1794.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox decision on the issue of pine or oak for the frigates
Knox reports that he has read the reports on the merits of oak and pine for the frigates. While he respects the opinion of Joshua Humphreys, he believes that the experience in the use of pine beams is …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHenry Knox announces names of naval agents to Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, informs that Charleston will not be one of the ports for construction, and names John Morgan and Joshua Humphreys as constructors
Secretary of War Henry Knox informs Alexander Hamilton that he has appointed as naval agents Henry Jackson at Boston, Jeremiah Yellot at Baltimore, and Henry Blagge at New York. Others will be named …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToHe Appeared Much Intoxicated
Slough discusses the pay of an employee who may be afflicted with an attachment to intoxicating spirits. He knows of some gentlemen from Philadelphia who encountered him while he appeared to be much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hamilton's Letter to James Blanchard
As requested, Howell encloses a copy of Hamilton's letter to Mr. James Blanchard, which Howell has compared with the original.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Grain at Furman's Store
At the present [Moore] Furman's store has grain in it but it should be ready for public use by Monday.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
