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  Major Craig's clerk writes to Samuel Hodgdon

  In the absence of Major Craig, Tarlton Bates acknowledges the receipt of funds sent by Samuel Hodgdon.
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  [Copy Private] Algiers Frigate Construction

  No delays found in construction of Algiers frigate construction.

• Supply of Troops at Forts Detroit and Miamis, Indian Relations After Cession of Land by British

  Anticipation of difficulties supplying forts recently acquired from British, U.S.must supply troops, but good policy and humanity dictated Indians should be supplied as well. Request for the Secretary of the Territory Northwestern of the Ohio accompany Wayne to Detroit to handle the politics regarding the cession of land and Indian relations with U.S.
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  Major Craig's clerk writes to the Secretary at War

  In the absence of Major Craig, Tarelton Bates acknowledges receipt of goods and provisions to the Secretary at War.
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  Enclosed Document

  Plans to discuss enclosed document when Chase meets McHenry at future date.
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  Land Acquisition and Negotiations Between Georgia Commissioners and Creek Chiefs

  Treaty between Commissioners from Georgia and Creek Indians did not end favorably. Western territories to be under U.S. possession shortly.

• Cited Document

  CITATION only. Ames to Hodgdon, 07/29/1796.
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  George Claghorn's pay

  Notification that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, supervisor.
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  Pay for naval constructor

  Directs payment of the salary of George Claghorn, constructor of the Navy frigate building at Boston.
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  Accounts and vouchers

  Acknowledges receipt of accounts and vouchers that will be examined and credited to his account at the War Department.
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  Pay of Captain Uriah Springer's Troops

  Hagner certifies that $232.49 is due the troops under the command of Captain Uriah Springer at Union Town, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, being their pay from April through June 1796.
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  Salary of George Claghorn constructor of the frigate building at Boston

  Hagner certifies that $500 is due George Claghorn, constructor of the frigate building at Boston Massachusetts, being his salary from April through June 1796.
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  Expenses of Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, Corps of Artillerists and Engineers

  Hagner certifies that $17 is due Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, for his servant's passage and stage hire from West Point, New York to Philadelphia.
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  On the accounting and selection of frigate timbers at New York, Boston and Portsmouth New Hampshire

  Discusses the management of timbers between New York, Boston, and Portsmouth New Hampshire ship yards. Discusses the value of the live oak and the possibility that no more may be issued for further use. Will look into finding another ship yard for the timber at New York.
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  Request for Information on How British Caulk Their Warships

  Letter, directs Fox to describe British caulking on ships of war; alludes to frigates.

• Resignation of Wasdworth and Request for Inlistement Roster

  Captain Wadsworth of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers resigned commission, Joseph Elliot to fill vacancy. Senate to approve his appointment next session, McHenry requested dates of expiration of all inlistments to give to Congress by commencement of next session.
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  Referral to Frigate Building Operations At Boston & Portsmouth; Detailed Discussion of Ship Timber

  Letter, directs Fox to Boston & Portsmouth; discusses timber for Frigates; discusses storing and selling timber; discusses live oak timber.

• Ingersoll's Account

  CITATION only. Hagner to Ingersoll 07/27/1796. [Discusses Ingersoll's account of pay and subsistence; discusses the accountant's objections to Ingersoll's subsistence account and terms for its settlement.]

• Cited Document

  CITATION only. McHenry to Fox, 07/22/1796.

• Cited Document

  CITATION only. Craig to Hodgdon, 08/05/1796.
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  Request for Correct Accounting to the Quarter Master

  Hodgdon requests that the previous quarter master general's accounts be made up to April 1, 1796. Any monies or bills received after that date will be posted to Hodgdon's account.
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  Samuel Hull's pension claim

  Discusses the service record of Revolutionary War soldier Samuel Hull in regards to the rejection of Hull's pension claim and his claim for pay.
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  Credit to Nicholas Fish's account.

  Acknowledges receipt of receipts that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountant’s office.
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  Articles On Hand for Captain Preston

  Every article listed in the requisition from the Secretary of War to be sent to Captain Preston is on hand except privates' coats and musicians' coats and fifes.

• Receipt of Receipts

  CITATION only. Hagner to Wentworth 07/27/1796. [Acknowledges receipt of receipts that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountant’s office.]