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  Requests Estimates for Cables and Anchors

  Requests estimates for cables and anchors for a frigate furnished by Captain Barry.
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  Requests Information about Timber Costs

  Requests estimate of prices for timber to build a frigate. Needs to know if the molds have been finished.
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  Questions on Shipbuilding

  Humphrey requested additional information on a model ship. Questions listed.

• Fortifications in South Carolina

  Informs the Secretary of War that he has taken the plan of the whole of Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan's Island in South Carolina, and the plan of Fort Johnston. Perrault will pursue the operations without interrpution, and hopes to be finished in the course of the next week, and to submit the plans to General Moultrie, who is currently governor of South Carolina.
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  Account of John Wingate

  Certification of service and settlement of pay for John Wingate, late dragoon in the Virginia Line.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Howell to Carrington 05/27/1794.
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  Problems with Accounts Submitted

  Settlement of account of defense militia stationed on the frontiers of Virginia. Irregularities in receipt of vouchers prompted Howell to allow for an advance of money to pay the troops on a regular basis. Lists other objections with the account submitted.
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  Accounts of the Militia of Virginia

  Instructions are provided for Pendleton, Auditor for the State of Virginia, to settle the accounts of the militia for their service in defense of the frontiers of that State.
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  Additional Instructions for the Pay of the Troops of Georgia

  Various Muster and pay rolls are returned for corrections and further instructions are provided regarding the pay of the officers and troops of the State of Georgia.
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  Queries from Henry Knox to John Wharton regarding Joshua Humphreys' and Josiah Fox' estimates and proposals on frigate design

  Asks opinion of Joshua Humphrey's and Josiah Fox's models from ship builder and designer John Wharton. He asks whether long ships require their extreme breadth as far forward as smaller ships. Where is the dead flat to be placed? He asks to contrast Humphreys' model with those of Josiah Fox, another prominent ship designer who worked for Humphreys. Knox asks whose method is best Fox or Humphreys. He notes that Fox's plan will make the ships look the best, but surmises that Humphreys' method is the strongests. Asks his opinion about the length of the ship and strengths and weaknesses. Asks whether the elimination of a roundhouse would allow for faster sailing.
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  Knox forwards Joshua Humphreys' recommendations and estimates on the costs of procuring white oak timber and planking; includes principal dimensions of several French and British war ships

  Secretary of War Henry Knox forwards Joshua Humphrey's estimate of the probable costs of timber for a ship of 44 guns to the Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton. Estimate includes costs and dimensions of white oak, pine, red cedar, live oak. Included in this document is a list from Thomas Penrose of French and British warships with information on number of guns, length of gundeck, other dimensions, where and when launched. Those ships are to be constructed to sail fast, hold a good wind, carry a taut sail and draw little water.

• Preparations for campaign by General Wayne

  The Secretary of War advises the Quarter Master General to make immediate preparations for a vigorous campaign soon to be undertaken by General Wayne and 1500 mounted volunteers. An additional quantity of forage will be required for the volunteers.

• Fortifications in Alexandria and Annapolis

  Knox offers John Vermonnet the opportunity to direct the works and building of fortifications at Alexandria and Annapolis. Alexandria will command the engineer's immediate attention, along the Potomac River. As engineer in the service of the War Department, Vermonnet is to deliver to the Governor of Virginia copies of all his plans. He is also to make a weekly report to the War Department of his proceedings.

• Timber for 44 gun ship

  The Secretary of War transmits to the Treasury Secretary the opinion of shipwright Joshua Humphreys on the mode of procuring white oak plank and timber for a forty four gun ship to be built in Philadelphia

• Conflict between Indians and Georgia militia

  Letter from the agent for the War Department in Georgia regarding conflict between the Indians there and the militia. 150 militiamen had attacked a camp of Creek Indians, part in retaliation for the death of Lieutenant Hay. Supposedly a "large party of militia" crossed the Oconee River last night in order to attack Creek towns.

• Report on the militia attack on Creek Indians

  Report of Dr. Frederick Dalcho - surgeon's mate to the troops of the United States in Georgia - regarding the unwarranted attack on an Indian camp by 150 militia under the command of Major Adams. Dalcho demanded from Adams an explanation, who pointed to the death of Lieutenant Hay.
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  $5K for the Quartermaster's Department

  To provide for additional purchases Belli draws $5000 on Hodgdon which should be charged to his account for the Quartermaster's Department.
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  Returned Account Paid to Clerk of Navy Yard Submitted for Payment

  Enclosed account paid to clerk of Navy Yard returned to Samuel and Joseph Sterrett, naval agents, by the Treasury of the United States with instructions to submit it to the Accountants Office for payment. Request for sum to be remit.
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  Compensation Request for Lost Horses

  Arthur St. Clair requests monetary reimbursement for four horses lost during the campaign against the Miami Indians on November 4, 1791.

• Conflict between Indians and Georgia militia

  Letter from the agent of the War Department in Georgia regarding the unpleasant situation on the frontier. An Indian camp was attacked by a party of 150 mounted militia, under the command of Major Adams. The militia was irritated by the government's protection of the Indians. "Both sides are irritated beyond all reconciliation."

• Georgia militia attack friendly Indians

  Reports to the Secretary of War that Georgian militia have attacked friendly Indians.

• Indian relations in Georgia

  Offers intelligence to the Secretary of War regarding Indian relations in Georgia.
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  Notes Intended for the Troops of the Upper Posts

  The Notes intended for the pay of the troops of the upper posts have mistakenly been made payable to Caleb Swan; provisions should be made to correct the mistake and advice should be given to the Commanding Officer at Fort Washington.
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  Instructions for the Pay of Capt. Voorhis' Detachment

  Ensign Voorhis is given instructions as to the procedures for paying his detachment for April and May.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Craig to Howell, 05/16/1794.