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Arms and public property lately with militias of Maryland and Virginia are deposited at Winchester, Williamsport or Hagerstown under direction of General Langham
Knox tells Hodgdon that the arms and public property lately with militia of Maryland and Virginia are deposited in either Winchester Virginia, Williamsport Pennsylvania, or Hagers Town Maryland under …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Equipage Forwarded to Pittsburgh
A list of articles that are needed on the upper parts of the Ohio that should be forwarded immediately to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Clothing
Sedam has received the arms and clothing by the sloop Philadelphia, Capt. Bond, Master.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Carriages for Fort Mifflin
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Captain Jeremiah Fisher for the use of Fort Mifflin fifty shot for twelve pounders and five garrison carriages for eighteen pounders with iron trucks, if in store.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Accoutrements Wanted at Winchester
Fifty stand of arms and accoutrements are wanted at the recruiting rendezvous at Winchester and should be sent to Ensign David Thompson or, in his absence, Ensign Yelverton Peyton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Accoutrements for Kersey's Detachment
A list of arms and accoutrments for Capt. [William] Kersey's detachment and for his recruiting in Charleston [South Carolina].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Accoutrements for Kersey's Detachment
A list of arms and accoutrments for Capt. [William] Kersey's detachment and for his recruiting in Charleston [South Carolina].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Accoutrements for Bruff's Recruits
Stagg asks to have the following articles forwarded to Captain James Bruff at Baltimore for the use of a detachment of recruits under marching orders: 25 stands of arms and accoutrements, a horseman's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Armorer's Tools for Mr. Guyer
The Secretary of War intends to send Frederick Ernest Guyer into the Cherokee Nation with Mr. Dinsmore in his capacity as armorer. He will need a compete set of armorer's tools and a bellows and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Approved Accounts
Hodgdon's account as Quartermaster General has been admitted and passed in the Comptroller's Office without any alterations. The remaining part of the account should be rendered without delay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Approval of Colonel James Hackett to be constructor
Knox informs John Taylor Gilman, Governor of New Hampshire, that, based on Gilman's recommendation, he is appointing Colonel James Hackett to be Naval Constructor of the frigate to be built at the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment, Readiness of Kirkpatrick
Mentions Kirkpatrick appointment, pleasantries.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndAppointment of William Doughty as clerk of the ship yard at Philadelphia
Memo of William Doughty appointment as Clerk Philadelphia Naval Yard. Insructions same as other clerks.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Samuel More as clerk of ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Regarding appointment of Lieutenant Samuel More of Virginia as naval yard clerk. He comes highly recommended by the President of the United States.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of position as naval constructor
Knox appoints David Stoddert as naval constructor. He notes because the work is so important, he should appropriate himself exclusively to the position. Requests a decisive answer regarding this …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Naval Agents
Knox announce that Gurney Smith of Philadelphia, John Langdon of Portsmouth New Hampshire, and William Pennock Norfolk Virginia have accepted appointments as naval agents
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Josiah Fox as a clerk in the Department of War for Joshua Humphreys
Letter appoints Josiah Fox as a clerk in the Department of War under Joshua Humphreys, who is constructing models and draughts frigates to be built in the United States. Rate of pay $500 per year.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Joshua Humphreys as Constructor or Master Builder at the Port of Philadelphia
Knox informs Joshua Humphreys of his appointment as Constructor or Master Builder of a 44 gun frigate at the port of Philadelphia at the rate of $2000 per year. Pay retroactive in consideration of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Colonel James Hackett as frigate constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Knox informs James Hackett that he has been appointed as Naval Constructor for the frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Knox advises Hackett that he must work exclusively on this project. Salary $2000 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Captain James Seaver [Sever] as Captain of one of the frigates
Knox informs Captain James Seaver [Sever] that the President of United States General George Washington has appointed Seaver [Sever] to be Captain of one of the frigates to be built. Knox encloses a …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment as clerk of navy yard at Boston
Knox appoints Caleb Gibbs as clerk of navy yard at Boston. Instructions can be found on page 58 of letterbook.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment and instructions for Edmund Quincy, clerk of ship yard for frigate built at Portsmouth New Hampshire
From Henry Knox to Jacob Sheaffe Naval Agent at Portsmouth New Hampshire, encloses appointment and instructions for Edmund Quincy, clerk of ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Also encloses copy of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment
Appointed Bryd in Carrington's sted. Included additional recommendations for appointments.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Application Requesting an Appointment in the Navy
Captain Murray describes his qualifications for an appointment to the Naval Department as captain of a frigate.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionApplication for Commutation
Since the law relative to applications for commutation expires soon, Moylan wants instructions as to how to govern his conduct on this business.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
