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Requests List of Names and Ranks
Requests list of names and ranks in the Navy as soon as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests invoice of the public clothing
Requests the invoice of the public clothing; also thanks Hodgdon for advancing money to a particular individual.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Requests Information about Jurisdiction of Fortifications Protecting New York City
Refers to a legislative act directing money for fortifications to defend New York City, and to correspondence between the President, Governor Jay, and General Hamilton. Discusses delineation between …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests for Issue of Arms, Accoutrements, Tools, & Ammunition to Spring Garden Troops
In two separate documents, McHenry first orders (on May 31) the outfitting of Capt. Edward Miller's detachment, then follows up (on June 30) with a request that Harris deliver to Capt. Edward Miller …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Requests Examination of 4th Quarter Accounts to Guard against Deficiencies
Letter, encloses remarks made at the Treasury regarding deficiencies in the vouchers of the Accountant of the War Department.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Requests Enclosed Letters be Sealed and Delivered
Letter, encloses letter to be transmuted to Eli Elmer in order that postage will not have to be paid by Stagg.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Requests Delivery of Copper to Captain Gill
Harris asked to deliver copper to Captain Gill for the use of the Navy Department, to be charged to Tench Francis.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequests Articles for Different Ships at Different Posts
Lists articles needed for various ships ad different ports.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Articles for Cutters to Go to Sea
Mr. Humphreys reports that 2 cutters are not ready to go to sea for want of supplies. Requests order for needed articles.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Appointment as a Navy Surgeon
Reynolds wants to obtain a place as a surgeon on board one of the armed ships of the United States. Even though he is not personally acquainted with Thomas Evans, he has been recommended by gentlemen …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequesting Pay for Six Months as Clerk of the Navy Yard
Requesting pay for his previous six months as clerk of the Navy Yard to be sent by the return post.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Requested Supplies
Sargent requests additional supplies, including loaf sugar, port brandy, and coffee.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to the constructor in Baltimore David Stodder for a statement as to principal causes of delay in frigate construction
The letter directs the David Stodder, naval constructor at Baltimore to provide explanations for delays in completing ship building beyond the periods when she expected to have been finished. Lose no …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to Suspend Pay of Lieut. Triplett Until Account Settled
Charge due Lieut. Triplett that Garretson believed was more than the pay and rations due him for his time on board the USS Constellation. Garretson requested that Simmons not pay Triplett until …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to send materials from Baltimore ship yard to Secretary of Treasury for use of ship Adriana
Captain Thomas Cole, ship yard clerk at Baltimore is to send materials to Secretary of Treasury that may be used for ship Adrianna; keep accurate account of articles and transmit to War Office.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to repair defects on frigate United States
Request that Humphreys have the defects on board frigate United States repaired in a short time and will as little expense as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to prove 8 inch howitzers from Boston
Francis DaCosta requested to prove six 8 inch howitzers lately received from Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to pay Lt Jonathan Taylor for the recruiting service
David Henley makes payment of $400 to Lt Jonathan Taylor for money for the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to pay James McHenry
Parkison requests that Simmons pay James McHenry $30 for Parkison's pay for month of April.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request to Notify Freeman of Vouchers
McCall enclosed vouchers for Freeman, but Freeman's travel to Fort Wilkinson from Philadelphia might cause him to miss the receipt of the vouchers. McCall expressed anxiety regarding reimbursement …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to Not Pay Wages and Rations Due Lieut. Geoff
late Lieut. of Constellation was arrested on two counts of debt, and made oath to Sterrett that he could retain as much of his pay was necessary to settle debts. Lately released on good behavior by …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to let Mr Hollenbach go out of town without signing the deed
Request to Samuel Hodgdon to let a Mr Hollenbach go forth without signing the deed. Hollenbach says he can put settlers on the lands. There is a concern about getting the right kind of settlers on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to keep Jonathan Shattuck borne upon ship's books as a Marine
Directs Captain John Barry to keep Jonathan Shattuck on ship's books as a Marine.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest to Forward Letter
Requests enclosed letter relating to the removal of his sister from Yellow Springs be forwarded to Dr. Stafford; mentions that post boys no longer carry letters, which may be an allusion to the fever.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request to examine vessel "Two Friends" for fitness as vessel of war
Request to examine vessel "Two Friends" for fitness as vessel of war. Examine mast, rigging; determine number of guns she can carry. State the alterations, repairs and articles required to fill her …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
