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Request for inquiry regarding availability of cannon for Algerine frigate
Josiah Fox conveys Secretary of War James McHenry request as to whether any ships guns, 26 nine pounders and 12 six pounders, can be purchased for the Algerine frigate, and their price.
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 Information Regarding Payment of Temporary Engineer
Simmons received account information from Augusta deGrasse, Temporary Engineer to Charleston. Simmons did not know if deGrasse was to be considered in service, requests information from McHenry.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for information on expenditures for frigates Constitution, Constellation and United States
Josiah Fox, Navy Constructor, requests to know what sum of $60,000 was spent on the frigates Constitution, Constellation and 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 ToRequest for Information on Donation of Land
Lyon needs to know if he is entitled to a donation of land from the Honorable Congress as his role as Supernumery Lieut. of the 6th Regiment. Lyon refered Simmons to his muster rolls for a record of …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Information on Account
Simmons requests current account of Hillers [Hiller] accompanied by necessary vouchers for expenditures on mounting cannons at Salem.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Honoring Bills Drawn to Pay Troops
Henley notifies McHenry he has drawn bills with which to pay troops, and asks McHenry to honor said bills.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for heavy anchor to keep frigate Constitution from accidents during heavy squalls
Request for anchor to keep frigate Constitution from accidents during heavy seas. Author reports he is getting better.
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 hand grenades for frigate Constellation
Request to deliver 200 handgrenades to Tench Francis for USS Constellation.
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 Gun Barrels to Be Delivered to Musket Maker
Request that 100 gun barrels be delivered to Owen Evans, musket contractor.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Forwarded Warrant
Simmons requests Meredith forward a warrant to Daniel Stevens, Supervisor at Charleston, which will contain the Secretary of War's annexed signature.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Explicit Instruction on Method of Payment
Freeman encloses several accounts. He asks Simmons for explicit directions in dealing with these accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for estimate on when nine and six pounder cannon will be ready for proving
Cannons may be needed in June. Request for estimate on when the nine and six pound cannon will be ready so that the engineer can make plans on when to proceed to Cecil Furnace Maryland for proving.
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 estimate of costs to complete frigate at Baltimore
Congress has called for statements of sums necessary to complete the frigates for sea. Request estimate of costs to complete hull, finish equipment, supply military stores regarding USS Constellation …
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 Double Rations with Supporting Documentation
Hale supported his request for double rations, included certificate requested by Simmons. Discussed wording of Act pertaining to allocations of rations. Cited Lieut. Marschalk and Capt. Miller as …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Disbursement of Sum to Creditors
Codworth stated it had been some time since receiving inventory from Lowell. Codworth requested the disposal of inventory and the payment of all creditors of the deceased.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Directions on Proper Method of Signing Muster Rolls
Freeman is having difficulty getting the muster rolls signed. He will send his accounts in a few days.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Delivery of Uniforms, Arms & Accoutrements
Letter, directs delivery of uniforms, arms and accoutrements,and more.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest for Delivery of Uniforms & Knapsacks
Directs issue of clothing and knapsacks to W. Boote and those infantry in his company.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Delivery of Tack, Harness, and Pistol Materials
Letter, directs issue of various items.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Delivery of Tack & Harness
Directs delivery of tack and harness to BGen Wilkinson.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Delivery of Supplies to Artillerists Near Wilmington, N.C.
Directs delivery of various supplies to artillery detachment stationed at Fort Johnston, near Wilmington, N.C.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Delivery of Shot or Grapeshot
Letter, directs issue of shot or grape shot.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Delivery of Powder to Pittsburgh
Letter, directs delivery of powder to Pittsburgh
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Delivery of Powder & Cartridges for Ship's Salute
Letter, discusses powder and cartridges for salutes.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
