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Request to deliver frigate timber to George Claghorn at Boston
Request that Forman Cheeseman, constructor at New York, provide frigate timber as required to George Claghorn at Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to deliver excess frigate timbers to Boston
McHenry requests that excess frigate timbers at Philadelphia be delivered to George Claghorn at Boston, with exception of those promised to Baltimore.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to comply with a bond
Simmons requests that Scott comply with the terms of a bond in which Scott joined Capt. Jacob Slough to prevent his turning the issue over to the Attorney General
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request to complete rigging of the frigate
Request that Captain Nicholson get the rigging of the ship completed. Therefore, Nicholson is charged to find a suitable person for the task of preparing the rigging. Ensure there is no waste. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to be Moved to fort Johnson in South Carolina
Lynch wrote Simmons due to his lack of acquaintances in the War Department and upon the suggestion of Major Henry. Lynch requested Simmons forward his request to be moved to Fort Johnson, South …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request that naval agent Jacob Sheaffe take measures to preserve the timbers and other materials from the weather at the Portsmouth New Hampshire Navy Yard
Naval Agent Jacob Sheaffe is to take measures to preserve timbers and other materials from the weather at the navy yard Portsmouth New Hampshire. Request that the naval constructor place the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest that live oak frigate timbers be exposed to air and protected from elements
Request goes out to clerk of shipyard at Norfolk [Gosport] Virginia to remove live oak timbers from the ground, separate the bolted timbers, gather all the remainder of timbers and ensure they are …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest that certain pieces of live oak be sent from New York to Philadelphia
Joshua Humphreys requires pieces of live oak to complete the frigate at Philadelphia. Will be considerable time before it arrives from Georgia, therefore, request goes to Blagge to send certain pieces …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest of Colonel Dekeyser
Discusses the request of a Colonel Dekeyser for accounting information and his reasons for denying the Colonel's request.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request Mr. Nicholson to select 2 barrels, with a reference to Algerines
Tench Francis, purveyor, writing to Hodgdon states that barrels selected from old stock may, when put in order, answer for the Algerines. He asks that Mr Nicholson select 2 barrels of each kind and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Wages
Hazard complains that other men on the same footing as him have received their wages and that, by rights, should receive his as well.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for transfer of live oak for frigate construction at Philadelphia
Joshua Humphreys is in need of a shipment of live oak for frigate construction at Philadelphia. Therefore Naval Agent William Pennock should take measures to ship to Philadelphia at first opportunity.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Tents
Major Craig accommodated him with tents. Alden feels obligated to Hodgdon for his kind assistance. Seeks consent for his latest request. Is engaged with public service in the frontier of the state, …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for statement of live oak timbers required to complete frigate frame
Naval Constructor Stodder is to provide a list of live oak timbers required to complete frame of frigate at Baltimore in order to take measures to provide such from navy yards at New York and Norfolk. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for statement of live oak frigate timbers at New York navy yard
Naval Constructor Cheeseman is to provide a statement of live oak frigate timbers moulded and dressed in the navy yard at New York. Distinguish by name and mark with "x" those bolted on the frames.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for statement of articles received in naval yard on account of frigate building
Request for statement of articles received in naval yard at New York on account of frigate building. To be sent to War Office with utmost dispatch. Include list of timber by type, and perishable …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Salary of April, May, and June to be Remitted via N. Fish
Spring encloses his account for salary for April, May and June 1796. He asks to be paid via Nicholas Fish.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Salary as Assistant Stores Keeper
Sprig encloses his account for salary for July through Setpember. He asks that payment be remitted to Nicholas Fish.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for return of articles purchased at Portsmouth Ship Yard
Quincey, clerk of ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire, is to provide a return of articles purchased and send to War Office. Should provide list amounts of timber, a list of perishable items, where …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Representation at War Office Regarding Greaton's Account
Mrs. Greaton has not received money for three months and asks Simmons to act on her behalf to see if she cannot again receive some money of her husband's pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Prices of Clothing, Arms and Accoutrements
Lieutenant Freeman requests the prices of articles of clothing, arms and accoutrement in order to make pay stoppages of deserters. Asks for a list of prices to be sent to Freeman at West Point.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Request for price of composition of pintle and braces for frigate
Truxton is to find the price of composition of pintles and braces for the frigate, of metal, warranted of best quality.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Payment to Gano and Stanley
Caleb Swan paymaster of troops of United States makes payment to Gano and Stanley for $700.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request for Payment for Exchange for John Brown
Haragan requests that Hodgdon pay John Brown $700.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Payment
Morris requested advanced pay for his troops due to upcoming march to Niagra and also the payment of Capt.Littlefield who advanced Morris money.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
