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Copy of Captain Silas Talbot Oath of Allegiance sworn before James Wilson.
Oath of allegiance by Captain Silas Talbot, sworn by James Wilson. Talbot would go on to command the USS Constitution.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCopies of Howell's Circular Letters to Recruiting Officers
Enclosed are copies of Howell's Circular Letters to Recruiting Officers, dated 20 March 1793 and 23 January 1794, addressed to thirteen officers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Conveying the Invalids' baggage
The Department of War has directed Hutchins to apply to Hodgdon for wagons to convey the baggage of the invalids of his detachment to Pittsburgh. He requires two wagons since there are numerous …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contracts for Rations and Supplies
Price and acquisition of rations and supplies for travel to Knoxville.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Contracts for Clothing, 1787-1789
Enclosed are copies of the Contracts for Clothing, 1787-1789, and General Harmar's Certificate, both of which governed the settlement of those accounts presented by the Comptroller.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Contractors for Supplying Troops with Clothing
Mr. Coxe has informed Nixon that Billington & Bryan will be the contractors for providing the troops with clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contractor Secured
Notification that Mr. Francis contracted with government to provide canteens and lead. Purchase of lead from Nicholas Hoffman & Co.. Francis requested information what to do with purchased articles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract Price of a Complete Ration
Howell wants to know the contract price of a complete ration in the present year.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Contract for 1795 Provisions
Encloses contract for provisions for 1795 for Fort Washington and Pittsburgh. Requests feedback or orders and information about additional orders of flour and bread. Suggestions about money on treaty.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Contingent Expenses of the War Department
Hoffman is charged with the $1500 that he received in June 1793 for the use of the contingent expenses of the War Department. He must immediately transmit the accounts and vouchers that relate to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Contingent Expenses of the War Department
Fish is remitted the sum of $2000 to be paid to George Fleming at West Point for contingent expenses of the War department.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Contingent Expenses of the War Department
Nicholas Fish is remitted the sum of two thousand dollars being on account of contingent expenses of the War Department.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Contingent accounts of Ensign Daniel Bissell
Encloses voucher to contingent accounts of Ensign Daniel Bissell for keeping a public horses he received from Major Isaac Craig at Pittsburgh.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Content of Packet Delivered to Constant Freeman Discussed
Received letter containing packet from Howell regarding John Matthews. Matthews attorney, John Berrien, opened the packet and found pay for troops. As a result, he order the packet be put into the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Construction of temporary buildings for workmen; management of accounts; Joshua Humphreys and John Morgan
Temporary buildings for the workmen, sanctioned by the superintedent, should be executed immediately. Discusses management of accounts with Treasury Department. Informs that Joshua Humphreys will …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToConstruction of Fuses
Joseph Leacock warns that great mischief is frequently done for lack of knowledge in the construction of fuses for bombshells, hand grenades, and other ordnance. It would be useful for Hodgdon to meet …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Constant Freeman's Receipt
Matthews encloses to Howell Constant Freeman's receipt for the sum of $1,802 being for the money transmitted in bank bills.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confidentially Requested the Return of the Legion
Enclosed is the, confidentially, requested return of the Legion under the command of General [Anthony] Wayne but the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio and in Georgia are not included. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conclusion of Court Martial under Captain Lyman, Court martial of Preston to Covenve
The court martial presided over by Captain Lyman is dissolved. The General Court Martial of Captain Preston on charges brought by Colonel Hamtramck will begin tomorrow with Major Burbeck as president
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compliance with Howell's Request Regarding Accounts, Etc.
Howe acknowledges receipt of Howe's letter and will comply with its contents regarding his account. He hopes that his men will not be disappointed as they expect to receive their pay for May at …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Compliance with Directions from Secretary of War
Notification that the letter sent by Howell that contained instructions from the Sec. of War will be immediately complied with.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Completing the Carriages
The ten carriages for three-pounders are not finished for want of iron for the wheels. Bryant has sent to New York for iron and has been expecting it for some time. He has sent to Boston for six tons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation Should Match the Charge
Hunt will follow Hodgdon's directions to the letter but reminds him that this is a considerable charge which Hodgdon should keep in mind when deciding on Hunt's compensation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
