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Recommends Captain Hamilton for a Southern Vessel
Upon realizing the length of time before the frigate building at New York will be seaworthy, Alexander Hamilton requests the appointment of Robert Hamilton to a southern vessel which will be ready …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommending John McRea for a Lieutenancy in the Navy
John McRea has applied for a lieutenancy in the Navy and Craik declares that he has no doubt that McRea would do justice to such an appointment. His education has been liberal, his abilities are good, …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommending John Johnston and John Milroy
John Johnston, a native of America, has a strong predilection for a military life and has applied for an appointment in the Army. Since such applications are numerous and one from a remote part of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendations of Mr. Reynolds & Mr. Purdie
Enclosed are letters to Evans soliciting his agency in obtaining appointments as surgeons. Mr. Reynods and Mr. Purdie are not known to him but the gentleman who recommended them are regarded with …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendations for Tufts, Reynolds, and Wharton
Evans recommends the following gentlemen for the designated appointments in the Navy: Obijah Tufts - Surgeoncy: Thomas Reynolds - Surgeoncy; Franklin Wharton - Lieutenant of Marines.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of Mr. Whitney for the Corps of Artillery
Mr. Whitney has a great desire to enter the Corps of Artillery and Freeman recommends him to Hodgdon as an honest man who has faithfully discharged his duty to his country and possesses a heart filled …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of Joseph Edmiston
Having heard that the President may establish an arsenal at Carlisle, Gregg recommends Joseph Edmiston for the position of Superintendent of that facility. Edmiston is a man of some property, can …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of John McRea
Fitzgerald comments on the application of John McRea to enter the Naval Service on board one of the ships fitted out as a convoy for merchant ships. He views McRea as a young gentleman with an …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of James Burnes to be a Second Lieutenant
Tingey recommends James Burns for an appointment as a Second Lieutenant in the rising navy of the United States. Burns studied physic and surgery and was engaged in that capacity on the ship …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of Captain Thomas Robinson
Walker has learned that his brother-in-law, Captain Thomas Robinson, is a candidate for appointment as a commander of one of the vessels to be fitted out for service. Walker is unable to judge …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation for Employment in Public Works
Seeks favorable attention to job application of Jonathan Phillips for a public position.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Recommendation for Employment in Public Works
Recommends Jonathan Phillips for employment in public works.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Recommendation for constructing a canal
Letter of recommendation for Morris Delaney, whose service will be used to built a canal on the Potomac for Harper's Ferry. Recommends Delaney for his "fidelity, sobriety, and attention to his …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Received of William Simmons payment to Silas Dinsmoor as salary as temporary agent to the Cherokee Nation of Indians
Silas Dinsmoor, Temporary Agent to Cherokee Nation acknowledges receipt of $75.00 as salary from William Simmons through James Byers. Byers is authorized to deduct for Dinsmoor necessary articles as …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Received Invoice for Fort Mifflin
Hopes received the invoice for sundries at Fort Mifflin.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Receipts of Staats Morris Discussed
Kilty will transmit receipts of Staats Morris, receipt of Knight will be forwarded once Kilty obtained it.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Receipts Forwarded to Commanding Officers Per Regulation of War Office
Enclosed receipts for bounty paid. Regulations of War Office state that recruiting office should submit receipts, however since there is no one in that post, Leonard will continue to submit receipts …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Receipts for Samuel Elkins
Letter, encloses receipt of Captain Samuel Elkins.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Receipts for Major John B. Buel
Letter, encloses three receipts of Major John H. Buel agreeably to directions of Accountant's letter of July 9, 1798.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Receipts for Lieutenant Richard Underwood
Letter, enclosed receipt of Lt. Richard Underwood.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Receipts for Lieutenant Claiburn and Ensign Crutchfield
Letter enclosing receipts of Lieutenant Claiborne and Ensign Crutchfield as directed by two letters of the Accountant of May 8, 1798l
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Receipts for Horses
Noted Hall's purchases and exchanges for horses.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Receipts for Ensign Merriwether Lewis and Captain R.L. Blackburn
Letter, encloses receipts of Ensign Merriwether Lewis and Captain R. L. Blackburn.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Receipts for Captain R.L. Blackburn
Letter, encloses receipt of Captain R. L. Blackburn.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
