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Settlement of accounts of militia who served on expedition against Cherokee Indians in 1794
Congress passed Act authorizing settlement of account of militia on expedition against Lower Cherokee Indians 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of Accounts
Sands thanks Simmons for having forwarded a letter to Hamtramck and asks if he has made any reply.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Sesame Seed Oil for Public Use
Wilkins requests that for public use ten gallons of sesame seed oil be sent to Pittsburgh by the first available wagon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Services as naval constructor no longer required
George Claghorne services as naval constructor Boston no longer required. Salary ends as of 1 April 1798.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSergeant's Suit of Clothing to Lieutenant McRea
Harris is asked to deliver one complete suit of sergeant's clothing to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSending Your Receipt Book to My Works
McCormick expresses his gratitude to Hodgdon for offering his receipt book to his works. The receipt book should be entrusted to the care of McCormick's porter whose fidelity is beyond question. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sending Gun Stocks & Iron When the River Opens
So many of the gun stocks on hand are unfit for use that replacements should be sent from either New York or Philadelphia at the earliest opportunity. There are no seasoned ones currently in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sending Cotton from Natchez to Orleans, Etc.
The following are the few legible portions of this document: my expenses; Orleans; expense of sending cotton from Natchez to Orleans is eighty cents per one hundred; horseman; bristle; reins; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send On the Clothing Ordered for Elizabeth Town
"I will thank you to send on the clothing which is ordered for this place as soon as possible, as it is now wanted."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Selling the Useless Barrels, Etc.
Captain Bryant has mentioned the propriety of cleaning the French arms in the stores and it would be more convenient to do it now rather than later. Colonel Larett [?] from Plymouth County has offered …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seeks to Replace Position
Requests payment for Joseph Clay. Clay has been recommended in place of Mr. McWallace. Several have declined the offer.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Seeks Petty Officers to Man Frigate
Seeks to man the frigate of petty officers. Promises advances and orders to those that transfer.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Seeks Instructions to Post Note with Bank of the US and Dispersion of Funds
Letter, seeks instructions regarding post note of the Bank of the United States.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Seeks Information about Galleys for New York and Rhode Island
Reports on 3 galleys of the 10 authorized by law. Seeks information about whether the galleys will be used in Rhode Island or New York, and how many in each location.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSeeks Information about Carriage Construction Aboard Ship
Wishes to visit person appointed to construct gun carriages to see how long construction will take.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Seeks Assistance for Sick Sailors
Reports leaving sick sailors at various ports. Doctors have been employed at great expense. Seeks assistance with arrangements for troops and surgeons to be stationed.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSeeks Affidavits about the Indian Nation in Georgia
Encloses letter from Major Freeman according to instruction from Col. Hawkins. Seeks affidavits from people concerned with the Indian Nation.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Seeking a Refund for the Loss of Horses
Butler has been told that she should apply for the price of the horses that were lost in 1797. Even though the value of the two horses is not high, she still wants to have the money refunded and asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Securing a Pay Raise
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon to lobby the Secretary at War to secure a pay raise on his behalf.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Saving the Expense of Rent
An account has been adjusted at the Treasury in which $192 is due Hodgdon, the sum paid to William Smith for two years' rent of store No. 2 in which the rigging and sails of the ship "Cassius" are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Satisfying Mr. McHenry
Annexed is what the Clifforts presume is sufficient to satisfy Mr. McHenry. If anything else should be required by him, the Cliffords stand ready to render whatever is necessary when they next visit …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Samuel Lewis receipt of William Simmons transmitted to Ebenezer Stevens for the fortifications of New York
Lewis received warrant for $15,000 and transmitted it to Ebenezer Stevens, agent for fortifications at New York.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Samuel Lewis receipt from William Simmons warrant for contingent expenses removing books, papers of War Department
Lewis received $2000 from William Simmons on account of contingent expenses removing books and papers of the War Department.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Sails for the Ship "United States"
"You wll deliver to David Ross of the ship United States the sails of the said ship."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSail Duck for the Schooner Building for Algiers
Harris is asked to deliver twenty pieces of sail duck , received at the public store by mistake, to John Dowers for the schooner building for Algiers.
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