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Request to deliver several letters
11/02/1797 Document SignedSimmons asks Henley to deliver a number of letters to different persons. If place of residence known, asks Henley to address the letters as well.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request to deliver live oak timber for frigate construction to naval agent Henry Jackson at Boston
05/05/1797 LetterbookNaval Agent at Portsmouth Jacob Sheaffe is requested to deliver live oak timber for frigate construction to naval agent Henry Jackson 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 To
Request to deliver kentledge to the collector at Port of Philadelphia not exceeding 20 tons
02/14/1797 LetterbookJohn Harris, storekeeper directed to deliver kentledge to the collector at Port of Philadelphia not exceeding 20 tons.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to deliver iron to Messrs. Hill, contractors at Portsmouth New Hampshire
02/23/1797 LetterbookRequest that Jacob Sheaffe, naval agent at Portsmouth New Hampshire, deliver six tons of iron from public stores to contractors Messrs. Hill for iron work on Algerine frigate. Contracted rate agreed …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to deliver frigate timber and planks to Captain Thomas Thompson for Algerine Frigate
05/11/1797 LetterbookRequest to deliver frigate timber and planks to Captain Thomas Thompson for Algerine Frigate. Also request James Hackett to procure maple timbers for launching ways. Hackett to be charged for any …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to deliver copper bolts to Joseph and Samuel Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore
03/09/1797 LetterbookNorfolk Naval Agent William Pennock is asked to deliver 1000 feet of copper bolts of 1 1/3 inch diameter to Baltimore naval agents Samuel and Joseph Sterret for the use of the frigate Constellation.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to be Furnished with Account Information
10/04/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Hiller's letter enclosing his account current with the receipt of Samuel Dale for $90.00 for gun carriage. Before Simmons can pass the account, Simmons should be furnished with …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request to Advance Money to Col. Rochefontaine
01/12/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRequest to transmit money to Lieut. Col. Rochefontaine who should be reimbursed for the advanced pay he issued to J. Lynch.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request to account for monies
01/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests an accounting from Dayton for monies received from the War Department and charged to his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request that Joshua Humphreys consult on proper manner to launch frigate Constellation at Baltimore
07/25/1797 LetterbookNavy constructor Josiah Fox conveys Secretary of War James McHenry request that Joshua Humphreys consult with David Stodder on safe launching of frigate Constellation at Baltimore.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request that David Stodder naval constructor exert utmost diligence to put frigate Constellation in situation to leave Baltimore
10/06/1797 LetterbookRequest that David Stodder naval constructor exert utmost diligence to put frigate Constellation in situation to leave Baltimore. Employ full and undivided attention to task. Should this not be …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request regarding purchase of 9 and 6 pounder cannon for the Algerine frigate Crescent
08/07/1797 LetterbookFox conveys Secretary of War James McHenry request that Captain Thomas Truxton examine if 6 and 9 pound cannon suitable for the Algerine Frigate may be procured in Baltimore, since Mr. Hughes failed …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request Regarding Muster of Militia
12/04/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRochefontaine stated Fleming need not attend the muster of the men under his command.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request Payment of Warrant
08/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests payment of enclosed Warrant No. 2287 for $6,000.00. Signature of the Secretary will be annexed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request of Payment to be Forwarded
08/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Heath, attorney for Captain Greaton, requests that $30 of Captain Greaton's pay be fowarded to Heath.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request from Simmons to Randolph for Account Information or Refund to Treasury of United States
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyWilliam Simmons urgently requests account details regarding monies advanced to Randolf by Presley Neville for pay of militia to suppress an insurrection in Pennsylvania. Money was advanced to Randolf …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Wagons
10/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requested two wagons to move the papers of War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Vouchers Regarding Payment of A. Kirkpatrick
09/26/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyKirkpatrick owes United States $2,000.00 according the Books of the War Department. Kirkpatrick claimed he settled account with Hodgdon. Simmons requests account information and necessary vouchers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for vouchers
03/07/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Baird provide his vouchers for monies received by him from the War department for the pay of the scouts of Washington County so that Simmons can clear the charge.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for transport of military stores to frigates at Baltimore, Boston and Philadelphia
07/01/1797 LetterbookRequest for Military stores for the Naval Service to be sent to Baltimore for the USS Constellation, Boston, for the USS Constitution, and Philadelphia, USS United States. Items include hand …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request for Stoppage of Payment
08/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyR. Allison requested a stoppage to the payment of his account due to a misunderstanding regarding the power of attorney given to Matthew Ernest. Allison requested a certificate of the stoppage in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Statement of Kentledge On Hand & Places Where it is Deposited
02/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAsks that Hodgdon report to the Secretary of War on the amount of kentledge [metal naval ballast] now available, and the places where it is deposited.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request for Stagg to Settle Accounts in Philadelphia in sted of Haskell
06/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRequested Stagg settle Haskell's accounts with Simmons in his sted due to Haskell's obligations that keep him from traveling to Philadelphia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Resolution of Monies Owed for Boarding Indian Youth, H. Abeel
08/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests clarification for the amount warrant to Samuel Lewis of $50.00 on July 1, 1795 for boarding H. Abeel, an Indian youth. The charge stands on the books, and Simmons asks whether to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Reimbursement
11/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRodrique transmits the enlistments and receipts for bounty of three men for which he requsts payment. He reminds Simmons that as a lieutenant subsisting on $3 of rations per month, he cannot survive …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
