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Return for September 1796
Enclosed is the return for the Boston Navy Yard for the month of September 1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return for September 1796
"I herewith transmit you my return for the month of September 1796."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return for November & December 1795
Ames transmits his return of the articles received, expended, and on hand from November 1795 through December 1795. Included is a return of the work done at the armory's shop during that time.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Return for December 1795 and James Hackett constructor's receipt
Shipyard clerk Quincy encloses return for December 1795 and includes constructor James Hackett's receipt for articles delivered him.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Response from Joshua Humphreys on placement of deadwood
War Office forwards letter from Joshua Humphreys informs naval constructor George Claghorn that he is to be cautious in shifting the mid ship dead wood; and not to place the butt near the station of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToResolve Account for Captian Alexander Gibson
Letter, encloses Capt. Alexander Gibson's receipt dated December 1, 1796.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Required Mode of Keeping Accounts
McHenry directs Byers to make out an inventory of all the goods on hand and debts due to and by the factory and remit it to the Secretary of War. All remittances, whether money or goods, should be …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirRequests Warrant for John Habersham
Encloses receipt for John Habersham for War Department expenses in Georgia. Requests that expenses be made into a warrant issued by the Secretary of War for the Treasurer.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests that the Sloop William be Made Comfortable for Mr. & Mrs. Clemson
Has discovered that the sloop William is packed so full of bales to prevent the comfortable passage of Mr. Clemson and his wife in the cabin. Requests him to take necessary measures the remedy the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Shot to Prove Cannons at Christiana Delaware
Requests shot to prove cannons at Christiana. Requests that they be sent immediately by sloop to Mr. DaCosta.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Shipment of Articles to West Point
Tench Francis will deliver flags and medicine chests. Requests that they be forwarded to West Point with some sheepskins, shells, and fuses.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Settlement of Accounts
Hunt is about to leave town and asks that Hodgdon forward the accounts or have them settled.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Permission to go to Kentucky for Business
Reports news from his brother, whom he sent on important business to Kentucky last year and who became ill and hasn't been able to conduct the business. Requests permission from the Secretary of War …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Payment to William Kirkland, Merchant
Hawkins requests $200 for William Kirkland, merchant of Georgia on his way to New York. The sum Hawkins intimated in letter to McHenry 20 March 1796.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Requests Payment to Close Account with the Comptroller at the Treasury Department
As past Quartermaster General, Hodgdon was responsible for a balance due from the late comptroller of the Treasury. Requests payment to the Secretary of the Treasury in order to close account in …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Payment of Exchange to William Wilson
From Fort Washington, Haragan requests that Hodgdon pay $200 to William Wilson.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Payment of Bills
Gregg asks that Hodgdon pay the enclosed bills from various merchants.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Payment for Vouchers; Hopes to Close Accounts with Treasury
From Baltimore Maryland, William Dodge discusses with William Simmons receipt of correspondence, examination of vouchers, and remarks that the collector of his district desires that Dodge close his …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Pay Following Resignation as Engineer
The Secretary of War has not yet responded to his resignation from his temporary employment as engineer. Forwards accounts for March. Believes he is entitled to a full month's pay, even though he …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Items for Commissioners for Treaty with Creeks
The Secretary of the Treasury has requested that the Purveyor purchase articles for the commissioners appointed to hold the treaty with the Creek Indians for the troops in Georgia. Requests that the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Instruction Regarding Enclosed Letters, Payment to Soldiers
Letter, encloses two letters of Colonel Rochefontaine and a copy of his letter to Rochefontaine and asks instructions regarding pay.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Requests Delivery of Parcels to Headquarters for General Wilkinson and Lieutenant John Wade
Clerk Samuel Lewis asks that one parcel be conveyed to General Wilkinson and other to Lieutenant John Wade, 1st U.S. Regiment.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Cost to Outfit a Dragoon
Requests a list of prices for articles needed to equip a dragoon, including saddle, bridle, pistol, etc. Seeks a rough estimate for a company of cavalry.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Assistance to Examine Powder
According to orders received yesterday from the Secretary of War, he has discharged guards at post and requested 5 to assist in examination of powder in barrels and cannon cartridges. Can overhaul the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Arms and Accoutrements for Recruits in Middletown, Connecticut
Requests arms, accoutrements for Captain Edward Miller's recruits in Middletown, Connecticut. Requests that he write the man in charge of the public store at Springfield to forward requested …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
