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Howitzers for the Revenue Cutter "Virginia"
Harris is asked to deliver four iron howitizers to Captain Francis Bright for the use of the revenue cutter "Virginia," for which Bright is to be held accountable.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionHorses for the Service of the War Department
Steele asked the Secretary of War about the proability of his wanting horses for the use of the War Department. The Secretary indicated that horses would be needed so Steele examined the two that are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horsemen's Tents for Captain Barry
Harris is directed to deliver four horsemen's tents to Captain John Barry as per his order.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayHogsheads Forwarded to Designated Posts
Hogsheads have been forwarded for the posts at Detroit, Mackinac, Niagara, and others. Blankets have been received but no watchcoats which probably indicates an error in the mark. At Mackinac and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Deed Is Without Value
Hodgdon's deed to certain land appears to have no value. Josiah Stoddard, the grantor, has been dead for eighteen years and Darcius Stoddard died bankrupt five years ago. Apparently the deed was never …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)His is Artful at Concealing Them from the Public, Etc.
Wigginton describes his suspicions regarding a wagoner who he suspects is stealing cannon balls from the public. He gets his 'negroes' to break into the house and take as many as is convenient at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Henry Wells as Surgeon's Mate for the Frigate
Buchanan recommends Henry Wells for a position as a Surgeons Mate on board a frigate. Wells has studied medicine for four years including a lecture course at the University of Pennsylvania. His …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionHearth for the Frigate "United States"
"Please to deliver Mr. Francis the Purveyor the hearth for the frigate 'United States'."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionHearth for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to the hearth for the frigate "United States" to Tench Francis, the Purveyor.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayHearth for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver the hearth for the frigate "United States" to the purveyor Tench Francis.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayHand Grenades for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is asked to deliver two hundred hand grenades to Tench Francis for the use of the Frigate "Constellation."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionGuns Wanted for the Revenue Cutter
In July 1794 Hodgdon was directed to receive from Captain Dale nine six-pounders and one four-pounder, with their carriages, that were taken from the armed ship "Vanstable," alias "Chickamauga," that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Greaton's pay and subsistence for his waiter
Notification that his account for pay and the subsistence of his "waiter" John Ramsay has been approved and that he will receive the money from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor for Massachusetts
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Graves' account
Discusses the settlement of Mr. Graves' account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Grants of land to Continental Army soldiers
Simmons informs Malbone that soldiers who enlisted for only three years during the Revolutionary War are not entitled to land, only those enlisting for the duration of the war
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Goods to and from Savannah and Augusta
The Secretary of War has declared that until a permanent arrangement can be made for the transportation of goods to and from Augusta and Savannah, Price can employ the persons he mentioned in his …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirGoods Now Forwarded to Their Destinations, Etc.
The partnership of James Manning & Co. has been dissolved and Smith now holds the contract for supplying the troops at West Point and Governors Island. All the goods are now forwarded to their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)George Claghorne's pay
Notification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)General Wilkinson's account
Requests that McHenry advise him as to which of the charges in General Wilkinson's account statement are to be admitted to his credit. Mentions payments for "secret service."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)General Return of Brass & Iron Ordnance
Hodgdon is directed to furnish McHenry with a general return and the location of all the brass and iron ordnance that is the property of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Regulations and an Invariable Pay
McHenry informs Simmons that he is awaiting the regulations regarding the pay of Marines, Seamen, Petty Officers, and Midshipmen which will be forwarded so that Simmons can discharge his duties.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Orders for Regimental Paymasters
An extract from the original General Orders issued at Detroit on 10 July 1797 in which regimental paymasters are ordered to render their accounts to Paymaster General Caleb Swan who will then transmit …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Knox's Account for Wine
Knox directed Willings & Francis to submit his bill with them to Hodgdon, which they did in the summer. That bill has not been paid, so they send it again with additions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Garrison to take over evacuated Spanish Post
Notification that Pope would move with troops to take over evacuated Spanish post.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)
