Harris is directed to deliver to the Purveyor a sufficient quantity of iron and lead grapeshsot to fill the cannisters of the frigates "United States," "Constellation," and "Constitution."
Harris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor a sufficient quantity of iron and lead grape shot to fill the cannisters of the Frigates "United States," "Constitution," and "Constellation."
Harris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor a sufficient quantity of iron and lead grape shot to fill the cannisters of the Frigates "United States," "Constitution," and "Constellation."
In addition to apologizing for past mistakes in his returns, Bryant encloses his return for stores received and delivered for the first quarter of 1798. Each bar of lead has been weighed and the number of bars and total weight agrees with the 1797 return which is enclosed.
Cover for his account for acting as the agent for military supplies in New York. Requests that Simmons make a payment for him to the Treasurer out of Fish's commissions. Cited in Simmons to Fish, 04/24/1798.
Addresses militia activities during the Whiskey Insurrection, specifically their petition to be supplied with arms and accoutrements. Apparently these were given by the [state or federal?] government, but not accounted or paid for.
Notes that a leaked conversation on the Jay Treaty led to the defeat of a Congressman as a result of the fear that Britain was running United States foreign policy. Mentions John Henry - the Democratic-Republican Governor of Maryland - in particular.
Hodgdon provides a detailed explanation of his estimates for the posts of Georgia and Tennesseeand for transportation, with the understanding that circumstances may require additions.
Hodgdon is trying to locate six pounders formerly used on vessels fitted for river service during the revolutionary war. Guns of this caliber are much needed for the public service.
Certification that $28 is due Pvt. Peter Lamalatee of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from September 1, 1797, the day he was last paid by Lieutenant Vischer, to April 1, 1798, the day of his discharge.
Certification that $14 is due Private Patrick McNelis of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from January 1, the day of his enlistment, to April 15, 1798, the day of his discharge.
Certification that $798.15 is due Surgeon's Mate Charles Watrous, being the balance on the relinquishment made by him of his pay in 1794 and for the balance of his pay from January 1796 through December 1797 and for his subsistence from January 1795 to December 1797 and for his forage for the year 1797.
