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Fortifications on York, Governors, Bedlow, and Oyster Islands
Stevens is directed to employ an engineer to assist Mr. Fleming and Mr. Hill to report on the most eligible sites for new works. They also should prepare plans and estimates for the works, including …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionForage of Roger Mosley, surgeon of militia hospital
Certification that $20.23 is due Roger Mosley for his forage as Surgeon of the Militia Hospital established at Pittsburgh by order of Major General Lee from December 8, 1794 to February 9, 1795. The …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Flannel to be Made Into Cartridges
Harris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis, the Purveyor, flannel deemed proper to be made into cartridges for the frigates.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionFlannel for Cartridges for the Frigates
Harris is directed to deliver to the Purveyor, Tench Francis, as much flannel as he thinks may be needed for making cartridges for the frigates,.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayFive Month's Pay Owed to Claiborne's Detachment
Claiborne encloses a payroll intended to correspond with the muster roll forwarded to the Secretary's office for April. He declares that his men are anxious to receive their pay since many of them …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionFinding a Paymaster, Etc.
Capt. Bruff declines having anything more to do with paying the troops unless he receives the compensation allowed to paymasters. This causes some uneasiness since there is no other officer at Niagara …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Final Resolution of this Unprofitable Business
Faesch had long since hoped to see Hodgdon to discuss the subject of shot but so far has been disappointed. If the Secretary of War agrees, there should be a final resolution of this unprofitable …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Feneau's Newspaper Instead of the Aurora, Etc.
Major Craig requests that Hodgdon not send him the Philadelphia Aurora newspaper. Craig asks to be sent Fenno's newspaper instead. Craig acknowledges advances received for carpenters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fear of Mailing Vouchers, Request to Settle with Agent of Accountants Office
Hamtramck wont send vouchers through the mail, requested Simmons send representative to settle account.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Fate of the Appointment of Peter Beates
Mrs. Beates knows of Hodgdon's sensibility and his friendship with her revered parents. Most of her meager earnings support her and her impaired health. Peter is anxious to know the fate of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Failure to Settle the Commissary Account, Etc.
Major Craig expresses displeasure to Hodgdon over the failure to settle the commissary account. Craig also notes that neither Indian goods nor trucks have been received.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Failed Postal Delivery of Rolls
Freeman supposed failed postal delivery inhibited his receipt of the rolls due for settling accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Extracts from contract of James OHara commencing 1 October 1798 and ending 30 September 1799
Contract of James O'Hara for the supply of rations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)EXTRACT On Payment of Soldiers in Geogia
Col Fauche remarked on the lack of payment of soldiers in Georgia despite the necessary receipts submitted. Fauche stated militia was whispering about the lack of payment due to suspicious activity …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Extract of General Orders, 10 July 1797
Extract of General Orders dated July 10, 1797, Detroit. It refers to a letter of Caleb Swan in which he asserts that the regimental paymasters refuse to render him their accounts for settlement as has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extra allowances to officers
Regulations outlining extra allowances in cases where officers are detached on service, which oblige them to incur expenses on the road and at places where there are no military posts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extensive List of Articles for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver items enumerated on a nine-page list from the public stores to Captain John Barry for the ship "United States." Included are articles for the ship's chandlery, paints, …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayExpression of frustration from Navy Secretary to the Purveyor of Public Supplies
Secretary of the Navy seeks to expedite the transfer of the worst of the muskets to the Navy. He notes with frustration that if persons in public service will seek to embarrass instead of doing the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExpresses Gratitude for Post Note for John Stagg
Letter, mentions post note for $37.75 received March 2, 1798.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Exposing Your Family to the Contagion
Caldwell expresses his concern regarding Hodgdon's family relative to the spread of yellow fever in Philadelphia. He argues that keeping his family in the city increases everyone's exposure to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Explanation of Previous Letter
Hale felt no error was made by him regarding accounts. Enclosed muster roll show date of muster for Isaac Williamson and John Henry Aymor.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation of Pay and Muster Roll Amount
Differing totals in pay and muster rolls exist due to mistake on Asa Hall's account, extract from Hall's claim. Frye hopes that appropriation law will pass soon so Simmons is able to pay troops.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation of Army Appointments
Major Craig requests an explanation of army appointments from Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Explains Accounts for Indian Affairs and Factory
Requests payment to Alex Bilslamb, a Philadelphia merchant. Explains account for Indian affairs south of the Ohio River for 1797. Refers to bills drawn by Col. Hawkins for factory business. Discusses …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Expenses, Pay, Vouchers
Hillis forwarded abstracts, officers paid, mention of Captain Butler traveling with a Cherokee.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
