Rhode Island Historical Society
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Powder & Ball from Philadelphia
Knox's letter respecting the powder and ball shipped from Philadelphia has been received. When the vessel arrives and the stores safely deposited in Providence, they will be delivered to the order of …
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Post Note for $75 Enclosed
Hodgdon encloses a post note for the sum requested by Colonel Olney with the hope that it will safely and speedily arrive in Olney's hands.
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Military Stores Shipped to Colonel Olney
Enclosed is Colonel Olney's account of the military stores shipped, the amount being $75. Hodgdon is asked to transmit a draft for that sum to the bank in Providence.
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Military Stores Landed in Good Order
The military stores were landed in Providence in good order. Except for three shot split and one missing, they are safely stored. Olney's account for the freight shall be sent by the next post, the …
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Amount of My Account is In Hand
"Your letter of the 30th ultimo enclosing a post note for the amount of my account came safely to hand."
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Report of the House Committee on Fortifications
Letter, discusses House fortifications committee; mentions House of Representatives; mentions Congress.
Peck CollectionBox of Books from London
Olney informs McHenry that on the Sloop "Venus," he will receive the box of books shipped from London on the "Lydia." Captain Allen of the "Lydia" charges no freight so McHenry will only have to pay …
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Recommendation of Enoch Hazard
Recommends Doctor Hazard for army service.
Enoch Hazard Papers, Miscellaneous MssNotifications of Documents Forwarded
Informs Marine corps under Navy Department, Champlin's enclosures forwarded by McHenry.
G.C. Mason's Reminiscences of NewportFortification of Rhode Island
Directs fortifications for Rhode Island, advised taking cannons from Marblehead.
G.C. Mason's Reminiscences of NewportRecommendation for George W. Tew
Captain Perry asked Olney to recommend Colonel Tew's son George for an appointment as Lieutenant in the Navy. Olney is happy to oblige.
Jeremiah Olney PapersRecommendation of Military Officer
Recommends candidate for military command; a previous recommendation was destroyed by the fire in War Office.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
