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Disbursements at the New London Armory
07/21/1795 LetterbookDiscusses disbursements at the armory in New London with Thomas Holt.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Directions on how to receive timbers and clarification of duties and responsibilities as clerk of ship yard
04/14/1795 LetterbookStagg converys guidance from Secretary of War Pickering. He instructs Doughty to coordinate with Joshua Humphreys when receiving an timber or plank purchased by naval agents for 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 To
Difficulties in Obtaining Supplies at the Treasury
03/15/1795 Letter SignedThough Hodgon had written Craig regarding the difficulties of obtaining from the Treasury the necessary supplies for the Quartermaster's Department, Craig had earlier responded via Colonel McNair with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Difference of Rations for Captain Donald Grant Mitchell
09/17/1795 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $3.72 is due Captain Donald Grant Mitchell being the difference of four cents per ration of what was allowed him on a former account.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Difference between the Amount Counted & the Bills of Lading
09/26/1795 Letter SignedThe lead transported on board Captain Gardner's sloop "Pomona" and Captain Daggot's sloop "Heziah" is received. The pigs and bars have been weighed and counted and there appears to be a significant …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Details on Work at the New York Naval Yard
08/31/1795 Letter SignedTingley, the Clerk of the New York Naval Yard, writes Pickering, the Interim Secretary of War, to provide him with a return for the past month and to provide him with a receipt for all the supplies …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Detachments Formed While on March
05/18/1795 Autograph Letter SignedAdjutant Mr. Lowell put another detachment under command of Hale during march from Boston, at Newport Hale received a second detachment. Muster and pay roll for all men enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Detachment Embarked for New Brunswick, Etc.
04/07/1795 Letter SignedHowell is advised that the detachment of the 1st Sub Legion has embarked from Governors Island for New Brunswick to be commanded by Ensign Frothingham at that place. Enclosed are the muster rolls for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Destitute of Clothing
07/06/1795Wallington asks how to acquire clothing for the men in the garrison who are destitute of clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Design specifications for 44 gun frigate
11/1795 LetterbookDesigns and calculations for the construction of 44 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 To
Deserters' and Dead Men's Pay
01/26/1795 Draft Document SignedMifflin instructs Bruff as how to settle his accounts with specific instruction to return deserters' and dead men's pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deserters
02/16/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRecruiting efforts and payment of bounty. Capture of deserters recounted with personal detail.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Deserter Captured
09/03/1795 Autograph Letter SignedHenry Stacks, a deserter, apprehended in Stafford, Connecticut. Eaton requested guidance on what to do with him. Also discusses issues with muster rolls.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Depositions of Charges.
05/11/1795 Copy of Signed DocumentThis is Wisenthal's deposition regarding charges against Lt. Col. Philip Reid, Commander of the 33rd Regiment of Militia..
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Deposition of Jacob Heyer.
08/06/1795 Copy of Signed DocumentDeposition of Jacob Heyer in which he attests to the fact that three of the four boxes of muskets shipped on board an Albany sloop were uncovered leaving the muskets contained therein in bad order. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deposition of Jacob Heyer
08/07/1795 Copy of Signed DocumentEnclosed is the deposition of Jacob Heyer in which he attests to the poor condition of the muskets shipped on board the stage boat "Polly."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Demand for Hats
07/03/1795 Document SignedBryan writes Hodgdon to complain about an apparently insistent claim by Hodgdon for a large number of hats. Bryan claims that this is a significant imposition which is detrimental to his interests. …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Delivery of overdue funds
10/09/1795 LetterbookInforms George Fleming that an express courier has been dispatched to deliver overdue funds.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Delivery of money from James Seagrove to Captain Constant Freeman
02/17/1795 Autograph Document SignedJames Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, informs Howell that he has delivered $11,407.63 to Constant Freeman , Agent of Department of War. Seagrove explains that the money was with him for an extended …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)
Delivery of Goods
12/18/1795 Autograph Letter SignedApologies for not submitting information regarding delivery of goods made to Fort Pitt. Information now enclosed.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Delivery of Cannon to Captain Malbone, Etc.
06/16/1795 Extract of LetterLittlefield reports that the cannon have been delivered to Captain [Francis] Malbone and the ammunition is to be removed to the powder house for security.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Delivery of Articles to West Point
12/24/1795 Letter SignedHodgdon is asked to deliver patent padlocks, drum cords, and drum snares to West Point. Mr. Warin will take charge of them to West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Delinquent account
08/07/1795 LetterbookInforms Capt. William Power that his account is delinquent and that he is subject to legal action.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Deficit on Muster and Pay Rolls for West Point
08/04/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman examined muster and pay rolls and found a deficit between his records and those of the Commanding officers made out by the Adjutant.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Defense by the Attorney of the United States
07/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons assures Houdin that the Secretary of War has taken every step necessary to have him defended by the Attorney of the United States, Richard Harrison.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
