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Balance due Deceased Soldier
Foster requested information on the account of Capt. Samuel Camp, continental soldier in Capt. Barnes Company, Co. Nitron's regiment from the Massachusetts line. Relatives of camp claim a balance of …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Axes for Gibson May Be Purchased at Staunton
The Secretary of War believes that the axes wanted by Captain Gibson may be purchased at Staunton. Orders will be given to the Contractor there to to furnish them as Quartermaster's supplies.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Authorization to Employ a Blacksmith for Rochefontaine
Copy of letter from Sec. of War authorizing the employment of a blacksmith for Col. Rochefontaine. Hughes account required authorization for reimbursement.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Authorization for Storage
Requests that Hodgdon provide documentation of his authorization to store material in rented space of a wharf.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Authorization for Payment of Hughes
Fleming replied to Simmons request for authorization of employment and pay of Hughes for work on iron carriages. Fleming was authorized by Secretary of War, copy of letter included.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Assistance on Settlement of Accounts
Simmons seeks to reduce list of debtors to be submitted to House of Representatives, requests assistance of Henley. Simmons asks Henley for final settlement of the accounts of Captain Edward Butler …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Assistance on Settlement of Accounts
Simmons requests Craig forward letters to subscribers regarding monies owed to the Treasurer and if possible obtain vouchers from Mr. John Toomy and Abraham Kirkpatrick and transmit them to Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Asking Manning About the Muskets
General Lincoln says that the muskets he charged to Mr. Minning or Manning, were seen at the stage house where the passengers went to warm themselves while waiting for the boat. Ames assumes that they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Artillerists' Clothing to Governors Island
Enclosed is an order for some artillerists' clothing which must be forwarded to Captain Frederick Frye at Governors Island.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Wanting Repairs
Harris is directed to deliver to the Purveyor of the Naval Service, Tench Francis, the following articles needing repairs: blunderbusses, blades or spears for boarding pikes, and cutlasses.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles Wanted for the Sloop "Detroit"
The Quartermaster General has appointed Hodgdon his agent in Philadelphia. Enclosed is a list of the articles wanted for the sloop "Detroit" that should be forwarded to Detroit as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Wanted for Frigates
McHenry asks Harris to furnish the Purveyor with the listed articles.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles to Complete the Pistols for the Three Frigates
Harris is directed to furnish the Purveyor with the following to complete the fabrication of the 200 pistols for the frigate "United States": pistol barrels, pistol stocks, pistol mounting, pistol …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles to Complete the Blunderbusses for the Frigates
To complete the blunderbusses for the frigates, Harris is directed to deliver to Tench Francis the following: five stocks, seven [?], six sets of mounting.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles to be Manufactured into Muskets for the Marines
Harris is directed to furnish the Purveyor Tench Francis with the following articles needed to manufacture 180 muskets for the Marines: musket barrels, musket stocks, sets of mounting, musket locks, …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles of Agreement between the War Office & the City of Philadelphia
Articles of Agreement between Oliver Wolcott Jr., Secretary of the Treasury and Thomas Billington of the City of Philadelphia regarding the provision of clothing by the city to the Department of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Needed to Sheath the Bottom of the "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver sheet copper, cloth, and nails to the purveyor Tench Francis. These articles will occasionally be required for sheathing the bottom of the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles Needed for Proving the Cannon
Harris is asked to deliver to Mr. Hodgdon for transportation to Cecil Furnace, Maryland a list of articles from the military stores that are needed for proving the cannon being cast for the United …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles Forwarded to Ensign Boote Without Delay
Enclosed is a letter to Mr. Harris which urges that the articles for Ensign William R. Boote at New Brunswick be forwarded without delay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles for the Recruiting Service at New Brunswick, Etc.
Enclosed is a requisition on Mr. Harris for the articles Ensign Boote needs for the recruiting service at New Brunswick. Secretary of War McHenry notes that Lieutenant Steele at Carlisle has heard …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver to Mr. Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard, the following articles intended for the frigate "United States": 9 and 18 thread ratline, 4 &1/2 inch rope, 3 yarn spun yarn, …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to Mr. Scott, Clerk of the Navy Yard, the listed articles for the use of the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles for the Frigate "Constitution"
Harris is asked to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the listed articles for the frigate "Constitution" at Boston.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles for the Frigate "Constitution"
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to Boston for the frigate "Constitution" the following: sheet lead, brass mounted muskets and bayonets with accoutrements, hand …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
