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Applying for Guns, Stores, and Ammunition
Angus encloses a letter for the Secretary of War and thanks Hodgdon for informing him how to apply for the guns, stores, and ammunition for his men and for the defense of his post. He stresses the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Applications for Furloughs, Etc.
McClary had written earlier to the Commander in Chief for a leave of absence but as all furloughs are to be granted by the Secretary of War, he will make application to him through Col. Strong.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Application for Public Work
Mrs. Beates states that she is anxious to do everything in her power to support her little daughters but she feels her fate relative to the Army is still undetermined. She has asked Mr. Billington for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Application for a Lieutenancy in the Navy
McRea has submitted his application for a lieutenancy on board one of the vessels fitted out as convoys for merchant ships. Fearing that a mere application might not be sufficient, he has secured …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionApplication as Surgeon or Mate on a Navy Vessel
Dr. Wells asks to be considered as an applicant for appointment as a surgeon on one of the ships of war and, if that cannot be done, he wants to be considered for a Mate's commission.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionApology Regarding Kilty Expenditure
Knight did not realize he needed to show that the money from Mr. Kilty was paid as intended. He has been unable to enlist a dummer or fifer.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Annual Supply for the Chickasaw Nation of Indians
Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper to deliver the annual supply to the Chickasaw Nation of Indians. It should be transported to Major Craig at Pittsburgh and forwarded to Fort Washington to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Annual Salaries of Hodgdon and His Staff
Annual salaries of the Intendent of Stores, Clerks, and Public Store Keepers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Announces Transfer of Jonathon Shattuck to Marines
Announces transfer of Jonathan Shattuck from infantry and waiter to Dr. Gillasspy to the Marines on board the frigate United States.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Announces Purchase and Preparation of the Ship Ganges
Announces the purchase and preparation of the ship Ganges, awaiting armaments as soon as possible. The President prefers to give Dale command of the ship. McHenry believes that Dale will not decline …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Announces Capture of French Schooner; Requets Quarantine of Prisoners at Fort Mifflin
Reports French prize schooner taken by Captain Decatur, now at Fort Mifflin. Pennsylvania law prevent the ship from going up to Philadelphia, and the ship and the prisoners must remain at the Fort. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAndrew Robertson v. Alexander Power
Power solicits Hodgdon's advice regarding a law suit against him relative to the debt of Captain Thomas Wylie on the presumption that Power had received his commutation and land warrant in his role as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Andrew Crosher's Receipt
Enclosed is Andrew Crosher's receipt for two dollars bounty paid on October 16, 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Anchors for the Frigate "Constitution"
It appears that the anchors that arrived at Boston for the frigate "Constitution" are not proper for that ship so Captain Nicholson has refused to receive them. McHenry wants to know the substance of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAn Order for Three Iron Four-Pounders
Harris is asked to deliver to the order of the Secretary of the Treasury three iron four pounders to be replaced by others when demanded.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAn Electioneering Scheme, Etc.
A mostly illegible letter that mentions an electioneering scheme that will point out someone's political character. It discusses someone who is violent and also refers to General Washington and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)An Appointment for Captain Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton seeks Stoddert's cooperation in the appointment of Captain Robert Hamilton to a position on board a frigate of the United States. Captain Talbot seems uncertain about his own …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAn Advance of One-Third
In settling the accounts for retained rations at the garrisons on the seaboard and at the several recruiting rendezvous, McHenry proposes that an advance of one-third of the contract price, previous …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount Received on Judgement Against John Duncan, Deceased
Van Rensselaer has received the judgment in Hodgdon's favor against John Duncan deceased. The money will be paid when Van Renssalaer arrives in Philadelphia. He will send a note if he encounters any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount Owed Ensign Smith
This is a declaration of the amount of $125 owed Ensign Smith by the United States and certified by him and Edward Wright, the deputy paymaster.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount of Clothing
Since no contract has been been formed for 1798, Simmons is instructed to report the amount of clothing according to the contract for 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amendments to Wilkinson's Request
Major Craig notifies Samuel Hodgdon of amendments to General Wilkinson's request for stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allocation of Recruiting Funds Discussed
Huger mistakenly made payments which should have been made by the contractor. Money furnished by Huger came out of recruiting funds. Capt. Kaltriten assured Huger recruiting advertisements were …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)All the Shot to the Navy Yard. Etc.
Enclosed are the orders of Mr. Francis to send all the shot to the Navy Yard. He told Godfrey and Mr. Larson to continue producing it until he told them to stop so they currently have more than twenty …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)All the Cannon Balls to the Navy Yard
An order to send to the Navy Yard all the cannon balls of the following sizes: 18 pound, 9 pound, 6 pound. Receipts should be taken from Captain Moseley or Captain Smith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
