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Letter from Commander at Fort McHenry
Captain Staats Morris transmits the accounts of the builder of the barge and the original order of Major General Alexander Hamilton authorize him to procure one. The new barge has the exact dimensions …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Letter for Colonel Hawkins
The War Office directs the Commanding Officer at Fort Wilkinson, Georgia to forward a letter to Colonel Benjamin Hawkins.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Letter Citation
Cited in Williams to Hodgdon, 12/24/1800. Williams has received fifteen hundred dollars in post notes on account of the Armory. This is the first remittance on the estimate for November.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter Citation
Cited in Williams to Hodgdon, 12/24/1800. Enclosed is the return of clothing received of Jonathan Jackson belonging to the disbanded 15th Regiment. $1500 came to hand as expected and Williams hopes to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lead and Sulphur to Captain Robert Gill
Request to deliver to Captain Robert Gill, naval storekeeper, 10 tons of lead and 5 tons of sulphur.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionLaunching of the Frigate "President"
Buchanan discusses the launching of the frigate "President" and encourages adoption by the Army and Navy of a new form of tourniquet.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Late Reply Regarding Accounts
Hagner apologized for not responding sooner, the move of the Office from Philadelphia to Washington delayed his response. Ames' request for information on accounts could not be answered since the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Large Wood Screws for Heel Plates of Muskets, Etc.
$1600 in post notes on account of the Armory have been received. Williams is disappointed that he has not been able to procure large wood screws suitable for heel plates for muskets in either Boston …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lack of Respect from the Secretary of War
Major Craig laments to Samuel Hodgdon regarding the lack of respect shown to him by the Secretary at War. Craig mentions appealing to Congress to obtain settlement on his claims.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Labor Needed for Glass Manufacturing, Etc.
Major Craig forwards a return of ordinance stores and clothing to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also discusses plans to procure the tools and labor needed for glass manufacturing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Keeping the Muskets in a Perfect State of Repair
Williams hopes no other fate has befallen the money sent to him by way of Boston. He believes that the muskets, bayonets, ramrods, and springs received from Oxford should be put in a state of repair. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Journey Cannot Be Made while Snow is on the Ground
Alexander has received the letter from Mr. Parker with the ten military warrants for Mr. Cutter enclosed. If they had been received earlier, they would have been forwarded by post but the journey …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Joseph Miller is Not to be Regarded a Purveyor or Agent to a Purveyor
Conversation with Secretary of War confirms opinion stated to Simmons; that Miller not to be considered a purveyor or agent to a purveyor. Discusses Secretary of Navy, who made purchases by agent when …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)James O'Hara's charges for pork
Discusses James O'Hara, who exhibited a charge for 20 barrels of pork.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)James O'Hara accounts
Dexter directs that O'Hara's accounts be closed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)James Miller Quarter Master General regarding charges for compensation that may be highly excessive to certain individuals
James Miller, Quarter Master General assures William Simmons that no account has passed through his hands without consideration of the interests of the United States. Miller will comply with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Items to John Wilkins, Quarter Master General, for Captain Heth, Recruiting in Philadelphia
Letter, directs delivery of sundry items to John Wilkins, Quarter Master General, for Captain Heth, recruiting in Philadelphia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndItems to be procured for infantry regiments in Philadelphia
Letter, directs issue of accouterments for use of Infantry regiments, to be deposited in public stores.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Issues Related to Land Warrants
Major Craig discusses issues related to land warrants and the Secretary at War with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Issues Related to Armorers
Major Craig discusses issues related to armorers and the Secretary at War with Samuel Hodgdon. He commiserates with Hodgdon over the state of his application.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Issue of Stationery for Garrison at Fort Mifflin
Letter, directs issue of stationery for garrison at Fort Mifflin.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndIssue of Painted Knapsacks for Recruits
Letter, directs issue of painted knapsacks for recruits.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndIssue of Medicines, Instruments, Hospital Supplies
Letter, directs issue as early as possible of medical supplies.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndIssue of Haversacks and Canteens to Captain James Read, 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers
Letter, directs issue of haversacks and canteens to Captain James Read, 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndIssue of Camp Kettles to Company of Artillerists and Engineers
Letter, directs issue of camp kettles to G.W. Carmichael for Captain Irwin's company of Artillerists and Engineers.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
