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On the proving of cannon for the Algerine frigate
Clerk Nathan Jones informs Tench Francis that Secretary of War has requested Mr. DaCosta to proceed to Mr. Hughes' furnace to prove the cannon casting there for the Algerine frigate. DaCosta is to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the naming of the frigate intended for the Dey of Algiers
Algiers Frigate named the "Crescent." Asks that the name be inserted in her papers and other documents. Congratulates Captain Thompson and naval constructor James Hackett for the safe launching of the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the matter of the expense of coppering the frigate Constellation
Naval Constructor at Baltimore David Stodder informed that President of United States General George Washington desires that Joshua Humphreys, Captain Thomas Truxton, and Stodder develop a joint …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the introduction of charges improper for the accounting office to settle
Advises Henley of the charges that are by law to be settled at the War Office. . Asks that Henley confine himself to the items proper in settling abstracts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the houses and sheds hired for storage at Gosport
Houses and sheds hired by Mr. Morris for stores for frigate to be built at Gosport are of no service to public. Therefore, have the stores deposited to navy yard. Inform as to terms houses and shed …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the availability of spare kentledge for the revenue cutter
There is no more kentledge on hand than will be required for the frigate building at Philadelphia and Baltimore. Therefore, no kentledge can be spared for the revenue cutter.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn recovery from bilious yellow fever; Captain Truxton's request for extra expenses and delivery of heavy anchor
Author suffering "billious yellow fever." Will converse with President John Adams over the matter of claim for extra expenses during building of frigate. Has been sometime since he order Tench Francis …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn finishing the business of rigging the frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Refers to an issue of omitting certain articles. Notes the exceptions, which are: getting on board the anchors; cables and binding them; making netting; blocking the yards; mastheads; deadeyes. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn dimensions of gun carriage, directions to Mr Sheaffe and maple timbers for frigate
Will forward dimensions of gun carriage. Has given directions to Mr Sheaffe on forwarding materials available at navy yard and to deliver maple timbers for frigate launching. If maple timbers damaged, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOfficers with unaccounted money
Cover letter for packet of letters to listed officers with outstanding charges for money received from the War Office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Offer to Pay Remaining Balance from Expenses on Mounting Artillery and Cost of Fortifications at Port of Salem
Received money from Mr. Gorham for the "purpose of mounting artillery", which was purchased. Hiller will now submit vouchers to Simmons. Hiller has balance in hand that he will happily give to anyone …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Obtaining a Leave of Absence to Go to Kentucky, Etc.
Enclosed is a report relative to such stores that have come to hand since Langham's last return. Langham wants to go to Kentucky on business and asks Hodgdon to use his influence with the Secretary of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Number of Shot to be Sent to Portsmouth
The letter enclosing the account of the issues made to the officers of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers has been received and entered by the Quartermaster of the Corps. George Fleming has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Number of Cannon at Pittsburgh and Knoxville
The Secretary of War should be informed of the number of cannon, brass or iron, mounted or dismounted, at Pittsburgh and Knoxville.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Recent Bills Drawn, Etc.
Notifies Hodgdon of a number of recent bills drawn, and of his intent to provide bills for the doctor of the post at Pittsburgh while Wilkins remains there. Asks Hodgdon to pay the Treasury Office …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Received Payment
Bedinger paid by Carrington, Bedinger enclosed a receipt from Carrington to settle account.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Receipt of Money for Recruiting Service from Col. James Read
Williams sends Simmons a receipt for money for the recruiting service and pay. He encloses muster and pay rolls for July and August.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Payment to Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman, Temporary Paymaster West Point
Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman, temporary paymaster at West Point will receive $161.00 from Hamilton Fish upon presentation of duplicate receipts to Mr. Fish. Simmons advised Freeman on accounts of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Payment from Treasurer
Simmons notified Kilty that the Treasurer of the United States will remit Kilty $257.02 which he should pay to Lieutenant Samuel Dyson at Fort Whetstonepoint. Simmons requests receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Payment by Treasurer to Edward Carrington, Supervisor Richmond
Treasurer will issue Carrington $322 to pay Captain Richard S. [Blackburn] upon acquisition of receipts. Payment for [Blackburn] and his detachment, including forage of David Patterson, Surgeon's …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Payment by Treasurer
Treasurer will remit $200.00 to Fish who will then pay Captain Griffith J. MacRea for recruiting services upon acquisition of receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Payment by Treasurer
Treasurer will remit $56.00 to Read who will then pay Philip Williams and men under his command at Fort Johnston for their July and August pay upon acquisition of receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Payment by Treasurer
Treasurer will remit $300.00 to Fish who will then pay Lieutenant Andrew Marschalk at Ellis Island for his recruiting services upon acquisition of receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Payment by Treasurer
Treasurer will remit sum of $961.00 to Fish to pay Lieut. Nehemiah Freeman upon collection of Freeman's receipts for pay and forage of officers, pay of the non-commissioned officers and Privates of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Payment by Treasurer
Simmons notified Fish of remit sum of $200.00 by Treasurer of United States followed by additional $22.21 cents. Simmons requests Fish remit monies to George Fleming and collect the necessary …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
