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Orders for Captain John Barry
04/25/1798 DocumentReferences Mr. Moses Tenant and Barry's orders.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Orders for Captain Barry
04/19/1798 DocumentA reference to Mr. Baren, duties and orders.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Orders for Captain Barry
04/18/1798 DocumentIs to deliver letter to Governor of New York and receive orders.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Orders & Requests
06/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDavis received Simmons' letter of November 30th and is sending the orders and requests Simmons requires.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Order of Stores to Captain Gibbs
10/11/1798 LetterbookMentions an order to be sent to Captain Gibson; also mentions damaged clothing from Captain Lear.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Order of clothing for Winchester
12/21/1798 LetterbookConcerning an order from James McHenry relative to the clothing for Winchester; also mentions tents and Colonel Biddle.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Order for Two Sets of Signal Colors and Pendants
07/09/1798Pickering, on behalf of the Secretary of War, requests two complete sets of signal colors and pendants be delivered to Samuel Hodgdon.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Order for Tents and Shirts
08/29/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry requests that tents and shirts be delivered to Major P. Gordon for which he will provide a receipt. The shirts must be washed before they can be returned to the store.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Order for musket stocks
12/06/1798 LetterbookWrites that he can find no orders from either the Treasury Secretary or the War Secretary for musket stocks, excepting the two-thousand sent to Harper's Ferry
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Order for Musicians Apparel
08/21/1798 Letter SignedOrder submitted to Mr. Harris for musicians suits; drum and fife. Requests enclosed letter regarding blank enlistments be sent to Mr. Ormrod; alludes to yellow fever.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Only Course of Action is War with France
06/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedPrivate correspondence: Knox sees the only way to assert ourselves as an independent nation is to wage war against the unjust rulers of France.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)
One Worm and Ladle for the Frigate "United States"
03/05/1798 Letter Signed"Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowny for the frigate U.S. one worm and ladle for 24 pounders."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
One Misfortune After Another
04/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedFisher begs Hodgdon for assistance. After recovering from a severe case of rheumatism, he now finds himself afflicted with another form of misfortune. The strict hand of justice has called on him for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
On the subject of clothing supplies
12/25/1798 LetterbookReceived a bale containing fifty pairs of woolen overalls in good condition; Captain Irvine also thanks Hodgdon for the appreciated clothing - including vests and coats - that he has received.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Officers Conduct
04/22/1798 Copy of documentDocuments explaining the impertinent behavior of the commanding officers at Fort Wilkinson towards Price.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Obtaining Patents
02/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSince the books and documents relative to obtaining patents are in the office of the Accountant, McHenry requests that Simmons provide the necessary documents to those urgently requesting patents …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Obtaining Employment
01/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDespite a state of health that doesn't permit laborious employment, Crosby asks Simmons to help him gain employment in a public office with adequate compensation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Obstacles to Becoming a Commissioner
04/22/1798 Autograph Letter SignedReferring to the probability that he might be appointed as one of the commissioners to hold a treaty with the Cherokees, Butler argues that the representatives of his country would oppose such an …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Observations on Captain William Rickard's account
02/27/1798 DocumentHenley provides his observations on Captain William Rickard accounts as Deputy Paymaster. Henley submits that he is convinced the vouchers will prove right. He sends on Mr. Hillis' remarks; he has a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Notification of Receipt of Letter, Balance Still Due Izard
11/15/1798 Autograph Letter SignedIzard has received $200 due him from the Supervisor of South Carolina. His account carries a balance in his favor which he would like to have paid.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Notification of Receipt of Letter
03/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter informed Hale he was to receive money from Mr. Wentworth, Supervisor for the Militia, but bill could not be negotiated in favor of Hale.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Notification of Payment to Lieut. George Izard, 1st Reg. Artillerists, Receipts Enclosed
11/14/1798 Autograph Letter SignedStevens has, per Simmons' instructions, paid Lieutenant George Izard $200, receipt enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Notification of Payment Remit by Treasurer as Draft from the Cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit
02/28/1798 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that the Treasurer has made a draft on the Bank of the United States in favor of Habersham. Money will be paid to H. Gaither for his work recruiting.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Notification of Payment Received from Treasurer
07/31/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHabersham has received money from the Treasurer of the United States per Simmons' letter and will pay it to Ensign McCall so it can be disbursed to the discharged men.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Notification of Payment by Treasurer Received
11/23/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHabersham has received from the Treasurer the $8,175 for pay of the troops, per Simmons' letter of November 1.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
