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Have the boats and crew in readiness
Request that Captain John Barry have the boats and crew in readiness on the next day in order to go on board the Ganges.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Gunstocks Not Sent Before the River Froze, Etc.
Enclosed is the account for the repair of arms including the cleaning of 460 carbines. Cranch apologizes for not sending the gun stocks before the river froze. He wants to know the price of the stocks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Guns Transported to Hartford
The shot, shells, and five inch howitzers have been sent to Hartford. The six-pounders and three-pounders with their carriages and implements will be sent to Hartford and put on board a sloop loaded …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Gun Stocks Needed at West Point
Captain Gee, whose sloop travels between West Point and New York, told Fleming that on his next trip he would bring the gun stocks. Unfortunately, because of the ice the stocks are still in New York. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Gun Powder for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is asked to deliver ninety barrels of cannon powder, eight barrels of musket powder, and two barrels of pistol powder to Samuel Hodgdon to be immediately transported to the Frigate …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionGreen Baize for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver one piece of either green baize or halfthicks to Mr. James Milne for the use of the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayGreen Baize for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to James Milne a piece of green baize or half thick for the Frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionGreat Want of Clothing at Governors Island
The Secretary of War had informed Frye that a quantity of clothing and some sergeant's and musician's swords would be forwarded to him at Governors Island. He has yet to receive them and emphasizes …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Great Risk Remaining in the City, Etc.
Wilkins expects to have permission to proceed to Philadelphia shortly. At that time, he hopes to complete the arrangements respecting the stores. There will be a considerable supply needed for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Goods Conveyed at the First Safe Opportunity, Etc.
The Collector is at present to the northward while he recovers his health but Hodgdon should be assured that the goods, when landed, will be conveyed at the first safe opportunity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Good Health though Surrounded by Death, Etc.
Comegys is grateful that Hodgdon and his family are well despite being surrounded by death. He has recovered from a severe illness and is joyful that his good lady has presented him with a charming …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)George Washington to Command Once More the Armies of the United States
Butler rejoices at the prospect that George Washington will once more assume command of the Army of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Wilkins' Power of Attorney
"Pursuant to your request, I have the honor to transmit the enclosed copy of General Wilkins' Power of Attorney."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General statement of naval expenditures
Transmits a general statement of naval expenditures through the end of 1797, along with several abstracts exhibiting the names of agents to whom expenditures made.
Miscellaneous Printed Records, 1774-1830. (RG93)Garrison Orders
Garrison orders per the Secretary of War's instruction for the companies of Captains McRee, Littlefield, and Ingersoll.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Furnish the Statement Mentioned Therein
Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the accountant of the War Department. Hodgdon is asked to furnish him with the statement mentioned therein as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fur Trade
Furs trading prices and number of furs recounted, Indians dissatisfied with price from October. No money to pay the Indians.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Funds for the Recruiting Service
Agent Henley requests a Bill of Exchange for $1000 to be paid to Robert Preston for value received in specie from King J. Crozier, which sum is to be applied to the recruiting service and for which …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Funding of Artillerists and Engineers
Money and payments made to furnish artillerists and engineers with equipment, merits of appointing certain officers, and Secretary of War's involvement in the process discussed at length.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [5A-E6] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 2)Freeman to Return to Charleston
Freeman in Georgia from Pensacola, via Indian County. Will make his way to Charleston as so as he sent letters Northward and rested. Information on bookkeeping and payments due officers.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Freeman Attests to the Veracity of His Statement
Document, states that on this day he sent to Colonel Rochefontaine a copy of his letter to Accountant dated December 18, 1797.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Forwarded Receipts
Many forwards the receipt of Joseph McMahone for the four dollars he received for his bounty and also the receipt for the two dollars bounty of Jonathan Smith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarded Money Due Staats Morris, Receipt Enclosed
Kilty has received the order from Simmons to remit $100 to Captain Morris. He has advanced the money to Morris and encloses the receipt.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Forwarded Abstracts for Monies Paid
Account balances, names of money due particular officers. Details of Hillis' expenses explained; Henley described Hillis' intemperance and said he was unfit for duty.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Forward the Enclosed Speedily
Mrs. Murray wrote copiously in response to Hodgdon's letter and asks him to forward the enclosed as speedily as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
