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Request to Examine Pay Rolls
Letter, discusses pay of Rowland Jones.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to examine cannon of ship Delaware commanded by Stephen Decatur
Request to examine and prove suitable 9 pound cannon aboard Stephen Decatur's ship "Delaware."
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 dispose of unnecessary property; rent of Mr. Morris's building
After review of public stores at the Navy Yard at Gosport, requests that 18 foot boat and yoke of oxen be disposed. Also inform of compensation expected for rent of property used for ship yard clerk's …
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 deliver worst of the old muskets to the Secretary of Navy
The Secretary at War authorizes the transfer of 700 of "the worst of the old muskets now in store" to the Navy, to be valued by Mr. Nicholson and charged to Tench Francis, purveyor. On the same …
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 deliver twelve pound shot to Captain Barry
The War Office requests that Major Tousard provide cannon shot to Captain John Barry of the frigate United States.
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 Deliver Swords
Request to deliver swords to G. Taylors company in the provisional army. Additional supplies to be delivered as well.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request to deliver sundry items to Tench Francis Purveyor for use of Navy Department
McHenry requests that Harris provide a purveyor forty knapsacks and forty cartouche boxes for the Navy Department. Also McHenry wants a return listing all the articles the purveyor has received so …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequest to Deliver
Letter, directs public buildings and property at Portland to be delivered to Captain Amos Stoddert.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request to Attend to Returns for Rations Owed Hyde
Hyde believes he may have left a return for provisions and a ration order on Simmons' table and asks that Simmons complete the work for him if possible. He discusses popular opinion of Adams and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request that David Stodder naval constructor at Baltimore close accounts
Request that David Stodder naval constructor at Baltimore close accounts. Suggested that he may owe United States money for iron and nails. Refers to claim for use of old Smith's shop which he …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest Settlement for Lieutenant John Sanders, Frigate Constellation
Report from Captain Truxton, of the frigate Constellation, that John Saunders acted as Lieutenant to the marines on board from 1 September. Saunders requests settlement.
Letters Sent by the Accountant of the Navy Department, Sep 1798-May 1800. (RG45)Request on Behalf of Gassaway
Sprigg requests information about the accounts of the late Lt. Gassaway, on behalf of a relative of the deceased.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request from the Treasury to furnish for the Military various sized cannisters
Order from Treasury to have canisters manufactured to conform to the dimensions of various-sized howitzers from 3,4,6,9,12,18,24 to 32 pounders.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Transportation
Due to yellow fever, transportation is required for the baggage in order to move camp a safe distance from the city.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for tents for Secretary of Navy
James McHenry and Samuel Hodgdon request that John Harris deliver to the Secretary of Navy, a marquee, horseman's tents and common tents, to be be paid at full market value. Commandant of Marine Corps …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRequest for Temporary Issue of Muskets & Accoutrements, with Return Slip
Request for temporary issue of arms & accoutrements to Thomas Wignell; Wignell's return slip is also included.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Temporary Issue of Marquee Tents & Poles
McHenry requests that Harris supply John Donaldson two marquees with poles and flys to be returned within six days.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Temporary Issue of Arms & Accoutrements
Directs temporary issue of 350 stand of arms & accoutrements.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Temporary Issue of a Six-Pounder Cannon & Implements to Philadelphia Militia
Directs temporary issue of a six-pounder and implements to an artillery captain in the Philadelphia militia. McHenry's authorization to Hodgdon and Hodgdon's request to Harris are both included.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Temporary Issue of a Musket & Bayonet
Directs temporary issue of one musket & bayonet.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for summary of principal causes which delayed completion of frigate Constellation
Request that David Stodder, naval constructor at Baltimore, provide summary explaining delays in completion of the frigate Constellation
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Socks and Blankets, and Direction for Their Issue
Ensign requests socks and blankets which were left out of his last clothing issued; Nathan Jones asks that the deficient articles be forwarded.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Socks and Blankets, and Direction for Their Issue
Ensign requests socks and blankets which were left out of his last clothing issued; William Jones asks that the deficient articles be forwarded.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for signature
Request for signature from the principal clerk in the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for Settlement of Accounts of Capt. Greaton, Request for Money
Heath asks for the money that he advanced for Captain Greaton.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
