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Transport of the Articles Enclosed to Mr. Laffe, Etc.
Butler admits that he should have written to the Secretary of War on the subject of the transport of the articles enclosed to Mr. Laffe but he is confident that Hodgdon will direct the wagons of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transport of Supplies to Portland
Advises that ordnance stores should be sent to Portland by a vessel that is soon to depart from Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Transport and Delivery of Stores
Discussed shipments of goods on the Sloop Sally sailing out of Albany, NY. Enclosed receipts for the cost of transportation and travel. Delivery of goods with speed was of most importance.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Transport and Delivery of Stores
Mentions shot sent with the teamster and price for hauling shot, balls, and shells.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Transport and Delivery of Stores
[Assumed to be Hodgdon's] letter of [20-29th?] of June for the Sloop Herald with case and shot and sundry hospital stores has been received, together with the articles which are delivered to their …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Transfer of records
Simmons transfers records and accounts pertaining to the Navy Department to the Accountant of the Navy.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Training Byers' Replacement, Etc.
McHenry expresses regret over Byers' intention to retire. He discusses the training that will be required for Byers' replacement. The inventory of effects must be taken in his presence and sworn to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirTo What Extent Has This Order been Complied With
Enclosed is a list of military stores that have been ordered to Boston. Fox wants to know the extent to which this order has been complied with.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three Pound Shot to Prove Howitzers
Harris is asked to deliver twelve three-pound shot to prove howitzers for the Frigate "Constellation" to Captain Thomas Truxton.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionThree Pound Howitzers for Captain Truxton
Harris is directed to deliver ten brass three-ton howitzers to Captain Truxton.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayThree Bills of Exchange in Favor of Jasper Whitstone
Guion informs McHenry that he has drawn three bills of exchange on the Department of War to be paid to Whitstone for one thousand dollars. One of these bills is enclosed with the letter.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Thompson Added to Pay Rolls, Pay Received
Dayton has added Thomas Thompson, a deserter who turned himself in, to the pay rolls. Dayton also notes that he has received his pay and subsistence for June and July from Nicholas Fish.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thomas Rowland as Surgeon for the Ship "Baltimore"
Coulter recommends Thomas Rowland as surgeon for the ship "Baltimore." While engaged with Coulter in the practice of medicine, Rowland demonstrated diligence, tenderness, and attention to the sick …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionThe Value of the Worst of the Old Muskets
Harris is asked to deliver seven hundred of the worst of the old muskets now in store to the Secretary of the Navy so that they can be valued by Mr. Nicholson and charged to Tench Francis, Purveyor.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionThe Small Trunk with Due Bills, Etc.
At Niagara Town Mr. Williams took charge of Edward Day's baggage which contains the small trunk with the due bills. Those issued to James Caldwell will be faitfully transmitted by special messenger if …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Sheriff Will Keep a Sharp Lookout for Phillips, Etc.
Anderson has agreed that since Henderson is well recommended, he will take the load on Thursday and will be paid enough to provide sufficient security for the safe delivery of the goods. The Sheriff …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Powder Magazine at Old Fort Clinton
Fleming is forwarding to the Secretary of War a sketch of the rebuilt north wall of the powder magazine in old Fort Clinton. After having viewed the side wall taken down and the ends of the timber of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Governor's Wine & the General's Candles
Major Craig discusses the handling of the Governor's wine and the General's candles with Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Fever is So Mortal in Your City, Etc.
Caldwell has a certificate from Abraham Kirkpatrick, late Commissary General in Wayne's army, for a sum due him for services rendered as Assistant Commissary. Apparently the fever is so mortal in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Equal of Any Mechanic on the Continent
George Way has learned from the newspapers that the President has been empowered by Congress to raise more troops who will obviously need equipment. He therefore touts his capacity for constructing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Doctor Ordered Me Bled Immediately
Bass admits that he is not able to attend to business because he is very unwell and confined to his bed. He had a violent fever the previous evening and sent for a doctor who ordered him bled …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Desertion of Philadelphia, Etc.
Clifford wants a check for $1000 sent to him and his brother as soon as it is convenient. They have large engagements to meet but are deprived of their ususual sources due to the desertion of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ten Months In Arrears of Pay
The regiment is now ten months in arrears of pay and Col. Henley has informed Chandler that he will soon have enough cash for all of 1797. He awaits only Simmons' instructions as to how to proceed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ten Bills Drawn in Favor of Francis Jones
Ten bills, for a total of $6000, have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of Francis Jones. The bills are numbered 106 - 115.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Taken Unwell with a Violent Fever
Bass admits that he is not able to attend to business because he is very unwell and confined to his bed. He had a violent fever the previous evening and sent for a doctor who ordered him bled …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
