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Passage on a Vessel Bound for Norfolk
08/07/1797 Letter SignedWilliam Barnwell has been appointed a Surgeon's Mate so he will need passage on board a vessel bound for Norfolk in Virginia where he will be stationed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Pages Missing
04/18/1797 DocumentPage[s] missing from this document.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Packet of rolls
01/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCover letter for a packet of muster and pay rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Overpayment to Ensign Levi Maclean
01/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses an overpayment made by a company paymaster to Ensign Levi Maclean of Capt. Springer's company. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 03/22/1797
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Overalls Delivered to the Secretary of War
02/02/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRochefontaine received a letter from Captain Littlefield in which he states that the pair of overalls mentioned earlier has been delivered by him to the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Outlines Receipt for Captain Alexander Gibson according to Accounting Procedures
03/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses receipt of Capt. Alexander Gibson for eight hundred dollars paid in accordance with accountant's letter of Feb. 23, 1797.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Outlines Orders, Troop Routes
03/16/1797 LetterbookRequests purchase of horses in Kentucky. Horses should be ready to assemble at Fort Washington on short notice. Outlines route for supplies sent to the Lakes. Orders route for troops to Tennessee. …
Letters Sent and Received by Quartermaster General John Wilkins, Jr., Feb 8-Jul 30, 1797. (RG92)
Outlines Affairs with Ebenezer Bullard; Recommends William Carson
09/15/1797 LetterbookReports from Ebenezer Bullard about assistance at the factory. Prefers not to discharge Bullard but seeks to suspend him until he resigns or quits. Recommends William Carson, a friend of Captain …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Ordnance & Military Stores to be Transported to Fort Massac
07/28/1797 Letter SignedMcHenry lists the ordnance and military stores that should be forwarded from Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia, and Carlisle, to Major Craig at Pittsburgh and from there to Fort Massac
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Orders to Proceed to Mr. Hughes' Furnace
09/08/1797 LetterbookOrders to proceed to Mr. Hughes' furnace to examine and prove the guns intended for Algerine frigate. Press Mr. Hughes to have all the guns intended for Algerine frigate completed. Report number and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Orders to proceed to Baltimore to consult on launch of frigate Constellation
07/25/1797 LetterbookJoshua Humphreys ordered to proceed to Baltimore to consult with Captain Thomas Truxton and David Stodder regarding the launching of the Constellation without sustaining injury to the vessel. Survey …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Orders to execute coppering of frigate Constitution while on the stocks
07/27/1797 LetterbookOrders to execute coppering of frigate Constitution while on the stocks before launching as high as light water mark, as soon as the bottom is prepared.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Orders to Deliver Muskets
05/12/1797 Letter SignedDirects issue of musket barrels for manufacture of muskets to Tench Francis.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Orders to Deliver Cartidges for Cannons
04/12/1797 Letter SignedOrders to deliver cartridges and tubes to Fort Mifflin on Mud Island.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Orders to deliver 12 pound guns to Captain Truxton for the frigate Constellation
07/26/1797 LetterbookCaptain Staats Morris is ordered to deliver twelve 12 pounder cannon for the frigate Constellation from Whetstone Point Maryland.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Orders for Lt. Bissell
03/17/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLt. Bissell is ordered to take command of all the recruits at Middletown--except a sergeant, two musicians, and Miller's waiter--and proceed by water carriage to West Point on the Hudson River in New …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Order to Deliver Shot
03/16/1797 Letter SignedDelivery of cannon shot to Superintendent of Military Stores.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Order to Deliver Artillerists Clothing
01/12/1797 Letter SignedIssue of uniforms for recruiting rendevous at Spring Garden.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Order to Deliver Arms and Ammunition
03/17/1797 Letter SignedDelivery of musket barrels, stocks and bayonets to Tench Francis for Mr. Dickart of Lancaster for completion of assembly of muskets.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Order for Kalteisen's Supply
02/02/1797 Autograph Letter Signed"Enclosed is the order for Kalteisen's supply agreeably to your statement of yesterday's date--The cannon and powder excepted."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
One Six-Pounder to John Mix of Farmington
08/12/1797 Letter SignedThe keeper of military stores at Springfield, Massachusetts should be directed to deliver one six-pounder with carriage and implements to John Mix of Farmington, Connecticut, taking Mix's receipt for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
One Pair of Drumsticks for Lieutenant McRea
12/16/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver one pair of drumsticks to Lieutenant William McRea for use of the Marine service on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
On the treatment of sick ashore; and delivery of guns for Algerine frigate
09/11/1797 LetterbookRecommends the treatment of sick ashore as more conducive to recovery. Refers to delivery of guns for Algerine frigate under contract to Mr. Hughes. If he fails in contract, Samuel Hodgdon ordered to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
On the storehouse belonging to the public at New York Navy Yard
04/15/1797 LetterbookRecommends that storehouse at New York ship yard remain in public use, provided proprietor agrees to moderate compensation.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
On the shipment of trunnails from New York to Portsmouth New Hampshire
01/26/1797 LetterbookNaval Constructor Foreman Cheeseman has shipped over 18,000 trunnails from the navy yard at New York to Portsmouth New Hamphire on board the schooner Fanny, Captain Follett commanding. Offer these for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
