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Purchasing Iron for the Springfield Armory
The Secretary of War has requested the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the purchase of ten tons of iron for the armory at Springfield. He suggests that the Purveyor authorize David Ames to procure …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Wood for Winter
Orders to contract a fair price for wood to be delivered to garrison at West Point.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPurchase of a Horse for Fort Niagara
At Captain Bruff's direction, McClellan purchased a horse for the use of the garrison at Fort Niagara. He has drawn on McHenry in favor of Clinch & Van Volgin the sum of $112.50 to be paid by the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Publication of Eaton Trial
Freeman to leave Pittsburgh post. Letter from Eaton led Freeman to believe he would publish his trial to exculpate himself and injure reputation of officers. Freeman requested that Simmons tell …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Public Property in the Care of Colonel McCleery
Colonel Carrington has written a letter concerning a quantity of powder and lead belonging to the United States and in the possession of Colonel McCleery at Morgantown in Virginia. Hodgdon should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proving of frigate cannon for frigate United States
Discusses proving of cannon for frigate at Philadelphia. Will send Captain John Barry and Mr. DaCosta to assist in proving of cannon and to judge them fit for service in accordance with terms of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToProtecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States
Pope assures Gayoso de Lemos, the Spanish Governor of Louisiana, that British forces from Canada will not be allowed to proceed through United States territory. Pope also warns him that a Spanish …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Proposes Plan for Supplies and Furs
Refers to proposal of selling provisions to the troops and to a list of supplies from Mr. Francis. Proposes idea of how to work with deer skins and other furs.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Proper vouchers for settlement
Requests that Brock submit a statement of account with "proper vouchers" for the expenditure of money received by him in 1792.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Progress report on construction of frigate Constellation in anticipation of request from Congress
Congress will likely request a report on the progress of construction of frigate Constellation at Baltimore. Therefore request report on state of hull, materials, and projected date of launching.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToProgress of Repairs to the Muskets, Etc.
Perkins reports on the progress of the repairs of the muskets at New London. He notes that the rolled iron needed to make the bands for completing the repairs arrived too late so they were forced to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Processing Hodgdon's Warrant
Mr. Ditsco would have received Hodgdon's warrant had the Secretary of War been available though it could not have been paid due to some outstanding warrants being presented to the Treasurer. Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proceeds from Indian Trading Houses
McHenry asks Meredith to establish a separate account to be comprised of proceeds sent from Indian Trading Houses. An account should be created under the head, "War Department Indian Factories" and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirPrivates' bounty claims
Requests that Miller advise him as to whether the claims for bounty of privates Jese Kentner, John Kentner, James Drown, and Asa Smith are justified.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Private's bounty
Acknowledges receipt of the enlistment of Richard S. Sutton and receipt for his bounty. Advises Rodrigue to pay the remainder of his bounty in installments.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Private Enoch Smith, late of Captain Thompson's Company of Infantry 4th Sub Legion
Certification that $22.40 is due Private Enoch Smith, late of Captain Thompson's Company of Infantry 4th Sub Legion, being his pay from January 1 to June 18, 1795, the date of his discharge.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Printed list of the officers of the army enclosed
Clerk John Stagg submits list of officers of the army for Colonel David Henley. Requests that Henley deliver or forward accordingly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preventing Improper Applications
In order to prevent the improper application for stores, Rochefontaine recommends that commanding officers of detachments be required to submit estimates of their needs for clothing for five months …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of attorney received
Notifies Lieutenant Lukens that he received his power of attorney authorizing his pay, subsistence, and forage as Sub Legionary Major in the 2nd Sub Legion to be paid to a second party
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Power of attorney
James Bennett writes John Nicholson with various military-related grievances; mentions power of attorney.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Powder, Ball, and Lead to Meet Events, Etc.
In order to do the repairs and alterations to the works and barracks a horse will be needed in addition to a number of building materials. Five tons of powder with ball and lead may be necessary to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder, Ball, & Lead Needed to Meet Events, Etc.
In order to do the repairs and alterations to the works and barracks a horse will be needed in addition to a number of building materials. Five tons of powder with ball and lead may be necessary to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder to Pittsburgh and Fort Washington
Major Craig is directed to send to Fort Washington the one ton of powder recently forwarded from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Two tons of powder, a portion of which is for cannon, should be sent to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder of Wheelin & Miller Taken by the Sheriff
The powder belonging to Wheelin & Miller was taken by the sheriff and put into the magazine at Philadelphia. The sheriff has since given an order to the keeper of the magazine to deliver it to Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Due from Wheelin & Miller
The Secretary of War has read Hodgdon's letter regarding the powder due the United States from Wheelin and Miller and asks that nothing more be done until proving the powder is prepared.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
