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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/05/1797 LetterbookSimmons provides explanation of allowable expenses in pursuit of deserters.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/05/1797 LetterbookSimmons informs Wentworth that the receipt of Edmund Quincy is in hand.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/04/1797 LetterbookSimmons informs Smith that David Henley's receipt is in hand.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/04/1797 LetterbookSimmons informs Claghorne to expect payment from Jonathan Jackson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/04/1797 LetterbookSimmons authorizes Jackson to pay the Constructor of the frigates in Boston, George Claghorn.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/03/1797 LetterbookSimmons informs Captain Frye to expect payment from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from Stephen Hillis accompanying return for second quarter of 1797
07/05/1797 Letter SignedAddressed to Samuel Hodgdon dated July 5th, 1797. An inventory of public property on hand. Hillis asks that Hodgdon inform him that the returns are made out in a proper manner. Signed as Stephen …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Letter from Josiah Fox to Samuel & Joseph Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore requesting estimate of additional frigate expenses for Congress
11/06/1797 LetterbookJosiah Fox asks Samuel & Joseph Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore, for estimate of additional expenses for completion of frigate Constellation for Congress in anticipation of request during …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from David Henley
07/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySends an extract of a letter of David Henley with an account of goods delivered to the Indians "for their yearly stipend" mistakenly delivered to the War Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter forwarded
02/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCover for letter from Captain Russell Bissell.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter for David Henley regarding Captain Smith delinquent account and vouchers
01/27/1797 Letter SignedRequests that Henley forward a letter to Captain Smith concerning Smith's accounting for money paid to him for the pay of Smith's company of militia
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Letter for Captain Bruff
07/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Chapin forward a letter to Captain James Bruff at Fort Niagara.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter and muster rolls
02/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a letter from Sergeant Williams. Sends muster rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter and dispatches
06/01/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Fish that he will forward a letter for Doctor Elliott with the next day's dispatches for the Army.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter and a draft
06/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySends a letter for Captain John Heth. Informs Craig that a draft has been paid to Mr. Hodgdon. Cited in Craig to Simmons, 06/30/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Latest Returns from Knoxville
03/10/1797 Autograph Letter Signed"Will you please to send the bearer (it will be returned) the latest returns from Knoxville of quartermaster's and military stores."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Late Pay for Sgt. Hackett
05/23/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSgt. George Hackett has a warrant showing that his enlistment has expired but he has not been paid for two years. Lt. Steele gave him two month's pay in the amount of $14, so that he can proceed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Larger Blankets for Lieutenant McRea
12/06/1797 Letterbook CopyLieutenant McRea of the Marines on board the frigate "United States" has determined that the blankets he received from the store are too tiny so he wants to exchange them for a larger size that will …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Large Jack Screws for the Frigate "United States"
12/11/1797 Autograph Letter Signed"Be pleased to deliver to Captain John Barry for the Frigate United States a pair of large jack screws."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Large Jack Screws for Captain Barry
12/11/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver a pair of large jack screws to Captain John Barry of 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
Land Referred to in My Letter of November 6th
11/17/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a copy of a document related to the land discussed in Wilkins' letter of November 6th.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Land Business In Which I Am Concerned
11/06/1797 Autograph Letter SignedWilkins wants Hodgdon to attend to some land business with which he is concerned. Certificates No. 50 and No. 51, are in the names of Wilkins and Dudley Woodbridge, for which $1619.55 is due the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lack of Correspondence
1797 Letter fragmentBenjamin Hodgdon informs Samuel Hodgdon that he has been dangerously ill and therefore unable to attend to his letters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Knapsacks, Drumheads, and a Company Book to MacRea
12/01/1797 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver ten knapsacks, a pair of drumheads, and a company book to Lieutenant MacRea for the use of the Marines on board the "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Kentledge for the Frigate "United States"
05/12/1797 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver one hundred tons of kentledge to Captain John Barry for use on 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
