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Return of Cannon Searcher
07/03/1798 Document SignedRequest to return cannon searcher to the Eagle Works, located on the Schuylkill River.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Return of Articles for the Frigate "Constellation"
03/16/1798 Document SignedReturn of articles wanted for the frigate "Constitution" lying in the Patapsco [River], showing the quantity of each now in the Store at Philadelphia and those that are deficient.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Return of Articles for Revenue Cutters
04/02/1798 Document SignedReturn of articles furnished from the Department of War for the use of Revenue Cutters.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Return of articles delivered for use of the navy
12/22/1798 Document SignedReturn of articles delivered for use of navy. Includes tents, port fires, swords, cartridges.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of all publick buildings at Springfield Massachusetts with their dimentions and estimated values.
09/29/1798 Document SignedLists size and value of public buildings in Springfield, Massachusetts.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Return from the Navy Yard at Boston
01/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the return from the Navy Yard at Boston for the months of November and December 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return for the Boston Navy Yard for March
04/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedGibbs notes that there is live oak timber and white oak ship timber in his March return that was not listed in previous returns. In clearing out the dock this timber was discovered under the mud. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return for Stores Received and Delivered
04/18/1798 Autograph Letter SignedIn addition to apologizing for past mistakes in his returns, Bryant encloses his return for stores received and delivered for the first quarter of 1798. Each bar of lead has been weighed and the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return for December 1797
01/30/1798 Autograph Letter Signed"I have herein enclosed you my return for the month of December."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Responsibility for Clothing Apprentices, Etc.
12/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAmes inquires as to whether clothing for the apprentices is to be considered articles for the factory and therefore to be procured by Colonel Williams or is it his duty to procure it agreeable to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Response to a Claim
05/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedA member of Capt. Morris's company was enlisted by Capt. Gamble and has submitted a claim for four dollars. If found just, that amount should be transmitted as well as some blank muster and pay rolls.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Responding to General Wilkinson's Requisition
10/26/1798 Letter SignedCraig has authority from the Quartermaster General to direct Hodgdon to send forward the articles enumerated in General Wilkinson's requisition. The QMG expects to set out for the seat of government …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Requisite for the Frigate at Portsmouth Destined for Algiers
08/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe following are required for the frigate at Portsmouth destined for Algiers: one ensign jack and pendant, American; one ensign and pendant, Spanish; one ensign and pendant, British; one ensign and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Requests Silversmith; Lists Licensed Traders
11/26/1798 LetterbookEncloses proposal by Col. Hawkins to establish a silversmith at the post. Reports process of building his own accommodations. Refers to case of insubordination and frays between Indians and soldiers. …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Requests Reimbursement for Dr. Gillaspry
03/23/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, requires draft from the Bank of the United States for purchase of gilt swords.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Requests Receipt for Packets and Vouchers
09/29/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses letter of John Wilkins with abstract and vouchers.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Requests Purchase of Articles for Western Galleys be Delivered to Samuel Hodgdon
02/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDirects the purchase of articles for the construction of galleys on the Western Waters. Requests items be sent to Samuel Hodgon for transportation to Pittsburgh.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, Aug 26, 1799-Oct 22, 1800.
Requests Payment to Benjamin Hawkins
09/17/1798 LetterbookEncloses bill for Colonel Benjamin Hawkins.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Requests Orders to Lift Goods from French Schooner
07/10/1798 LetterbookReports the French prize being cleared of crew and the process of possession. Requests orders for the Fort to receive the ship's goods and prepare the schooner for a cruise.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Orders for Timber at Fort Mifflin
07/19/1798 LetterbookReports use of live oak timber at the Fort. Requests orders to the commanding officer to protect the lumber.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Orders for Muskets for Mr. Nicholson
08/06/1798 LetterbookRefers to offer to take old muskets. Requests official orders from Mr. Nicholson.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Orders for Cannon Powder
09/15/1798 LetterbookRequests order for delivery of cannon powder to James Watson to prove guns.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Naval Stores for Vessels on Lake Erie
05/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of the Treasury requests the purchase of naval stores for vessels on Lake Erie. Requests delivery to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, Aug 26, 1799-Oct 22, 1800.
Requests Muskets and and Pistols for Ships Montesuma and Baltimore
07/23/1798 LetterbookReports that the ships Montesuma and Baltimore are nearly ready for sea. Requests muskets and pistols.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Loan of Marine Regiment and Tents for the Navy
08/13/1798 LetterbookRequests loan of Marine regiment under Major Burrows for the Navy Department and tents.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
