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Embarassments on the Settlement of Your Accounts
Enclosed are three of Howell's Circular Letters to Recruiting Officers which Capt. Bissell should study in order to avoid any embarassments in the settlement of his accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Earbobs & Broaches
Hodgdon should deliver to the bearer one gross of earbobs and one gross of broaches for the Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Receipts Enclosed
Stevens encloses the duplicate receipts from recent payments made.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Due Bills
One due bill has been sent by the bearer, Samuel Quigley, and Moon expects to be in Philadelphia with the other bill soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drums Lodged by Tinley
[Partly illegible] The drums lodged by Tinley in Hodgdon's stores should be delivered to Mr. Rutter who will place them with the arms of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dragoon Horses, Etc.
Hodgdon is directed to purchase and equip twelve dragoon horses for the recruits at Lancaster under Cornet Slough. Also he is to have two brass twelve-pounders mounted on carriages and readied for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Don't Sell the Strong Bay Horse
If Hodgdon plans to sell all the public horses, Mentges asks that he keep the strong bay horse which should be a serviceable mount for him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dissipated & Idle Workmen, Etc.
A part of the workmen are sober, attentive, and industrious but there is the reverse in character of several others. It is hoped that the public will sustain as little injury as possible by their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dispatches for General Chapin
Hodgdon is directed to provide an express to carry dispatches to General [Israel] Chapin at Canandarquay, Genesee Country.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Cannon Contracts
According to request, forwards information about cannons ordered, with notes on each contract. Announces that each party has agreed to the contract. Notes acknowledgment of the Secretary of the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Discusses Procedure for the Purchase of Gunpowder
Discusses military accounts with office agent for the purchase of gunpowder
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Discusses Pack Horses; Encloses Returns
Refers to request for pack horses by General Wayne. Explains estimates with potential casualties and savages. Discusses use of horses. Encloses general returns.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Disbursements for Naval Objects
Advances have been made in the amount of $18,000 to $20,000 for the purpose of mounting cannon and other expenses of fortifying the harbours and contingent expenses of the ordnance department.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Directs Incident with Morgantown Jailer to the Department of State
Received letter from supervisor of Maryland about expense of jail guard at Morgantown. Suggests that such matters fall under the Department of State rather than the War Department. Will check on the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Directions from Knox to Humphreys on contracting with carpenters for construction of building for making the moulds
Knox instructs Humphreys to immediately execute plan for construction of a building for making ship moulds. Engage with the cheapest price in mind and start procurement of materials.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDimensions of the Timber and Planks for the Frigates from Joshua Humphreys
"Dimensions of the Timber and Planks 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 ToDimensions of Masts, Yards, and Spars for 36 Gun Frigates
Henry Knox provides to Tench Cox a copy of the dimensions of masts and spars for a 44 gun frigate that was previously sent to the Secretary of the Treasury on 26 June 1794.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDimensions of masts, yards and spars for 44 and 36 gun frigates
Knox forwards to Tench Coxe the dimensions of the masts, spars and yards of the 36 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 ToDimensions of masts and spars for 44 and 36 gun frigates
In answer to request of 15 July, Knox provides dimensions of spars and masts for 36 and 44 gun ships. Reported that for the 36 gun ships, would be a little inferior to that of 44 gun, but it seems …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToDepreciation Due Warner's Regiment
It appears that the State of Vermont has settled with the officers of Colonel Warner's regiment on principles exceedingly injurious to their interests. Howell does not approve of the measure.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Departure of Col. Nichols
Announces departure of Col. Francis Nichols to provide aid to the Pennsylvania divisions of the militia army. Requests directions for his brother Col. W. Nichols.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Delivery of powder in the year 1794, in the State of Pennsylvania.
Stores. Itemized list of powder delivered in 1794 and 1795 to State of Pennsylvania.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Delivery of Militia Payrolls
Freeman recounted the contents of letter delivered in the care of Mr. Leagrove, transmitted by Mr. Dorsey from the militia at Fort Fidius. More accounts to be transmitted.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Delivery of Military Stores
Capt. Ross of the sloop Dolphin has delivered the military stores to Norfolk which have been deposited partly at Fort Nelson and partly at the powder magazine at Norfolk.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Funds to the Dept. of War in Georgia
Seagrove is to deliver to Constant Freeman, Agent of the Department of War in Georgia, the sum of $11,407 in current notes and marked in the upper right hand corner with Freeman's initials "C.T."
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
