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Beard's Account
There appears to be a contradiction between the account stated for Levy Beard and the certificate. The first expresses that there is due him some articles of clothing and the other shows no balance. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Barrels to be Transported to the "Constellation"
Hodgdon is directed to have the following articles transported to the frigate "Constellation," anchored in the Patapsco River: barrels of cannon, barrels of muskets, and barrels of pistol powder.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayBarrels Lost Under the Inspection of Mr. Nicholson, Etc.
Enclosed is the return of the work done in Springfield during the month of May.The stocking is behind as a result of the stocks not coming in season. Considerable more work would have done had not the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Barrels for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon to be transported to the frigate "Constellation" the following: ninety barrels of cannon, eight barrels of muskets, and two barrels of pistol powder.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayBarrels Belong to the Philosophical Society
Williams notes that the three barrels from General Wilkinson belong to the Philsophical Society and should be sent on to Mr. Peal's museum.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Balance of Accounts for Fort Wayne
Noted enlistments since last correspondence with Simmons and monetary expenditures related to recruiting.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Balance Due Sparks
Sparks owed forty-three pounds ten shillings Pennsylvania Currency by United States and requested that it be remit through Col. Henley. Sparks settled his previous debts with Paymaster General in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Back Pay of Sergeant Updegraff
Captain Gibson discusses the case of Sergeant Updegraff who has not received his back pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Back Pay of Charles Smith
Enclosed is a voucher for $10.25 due Charles Smith, late a soldier in the Artillerists and Engineers, being the back pay due him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Back Pay for McRea
Enclosed is Lt. Fergus's receipts for $200 paid him for the recruiting service. McRea has received no pay since he left Philadelphia, having received an advance through January 1798. He would like to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Avoiding Embarassment During My Absence
In order to avoid embarassment during his absence from Pittsburgh, Wilkins has arranged for the money supplies for the different quarters which required him to draw seventeen bills on Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Available Materials for the Frigate "Constellation"
Hodgdon is asked to furnish a statement of the articles available from the public store from the following list that can be furnished for the frigate "Constellation": powder horns, match stuff, port …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayAuthorizes Advances for Seamen and Officers on Frigate Constellation
Encloses blank bond to be signed by responsible persons as advance to pay officers and seaman for the frigate Constellation under Captain Truxtun. [Truxton]
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Authorizes Advance of Salary
If McKee needs any advance on his salary, McHenry authorized its issue.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Authorization for payment Lieutenant William Cooper, 2d Regiment of Artillery
Written from Rhinebeck New York, Lt. Cooper of the 2nd Regiment of Artillery asks Simmons to authorize the Supervisor of New York to provide two month's pay which he believes is due him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Assurance Statement is Correct, Enclosure to Support Correct Balance
Hale encloses a letter and receipts relating to his pay. He is uncertain why there is such a difference between his record of his balance and the record of the accountant's office, but he is certain …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Assisting Alexander Hamilton
Campbell informs Hodgdon that Alexander Hamilton needs his assistance in settling the affairs of his deceased son James Hamilton until his son Matthew Hamilton can provide that assistance.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Assignment of Mssrs. Nicklin and Griffith as agents for the Hamburg Packet
Mssrs. Nicklin and Griffith assigned as agents for the Hamburg Packet for use in naval service. Responsibilities outlined for paying workmen, procuring articles, procuring vouchers and maintaining …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAssignment and Power of Attorney
Document certifying the service of Denis McCarty, late soldier in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Assignment and Power of Attorney
Document certifying the service of John Maddis, late soldier in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Artricles for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver to Lieutenant Ross of the frigate "United States" the following items: a top lantern, ballast shovels, a piece of red bunting, a piece of white bunting, and sewing twine.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles Wanted for Macpherson's Blues.
Directs issue of weapons, instruments, and cannon implements to the unit MacPherson's Blues (7/2/1798); a return for the same is included.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Articles to Deliver to Lt. McKnight on the Ship of War Delaware
McHenry gives Harris a list of articles to deliver to Lieutenant McKnight on board the Delaware. If he is missing any of the items in the list he should let McHenry know as soon as possible so that …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
