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• Request for Temporary Issue of Rifles, Accoutrements, & Tomahawks to Volunteers January 14, 1799 Author: James McHenry Recipient: John Harris Summary: Temporary issue of rifles, accoutrements, & tomahawks to volunteer company.
• Cited letter or document, James McHenry to Samuel Hodgdon January 14, 1799 Author: James McHenry Recipient: Samuel Hodgdon Summary: Letter, Citation only
• Comments on Authority of Signatures on Quartermaster General Certificates January 14, 1799 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: James McHenry Summary: Reports that John Wright had no authority to sign Quartermaster certificates. Thomas Hill's signature is good, but the certificate can be paid only by the Quarter Master General or his assistant at the post where the service was performed. Returns Seth B. Wigginton's letter.
• Requests Workmen to Repair, Clean Muskets in Store January 14, 1799 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: James McHenry Summary: Reports number of French muskets in store that need cleaning and repair. These muskets could then be used instead of contracting for new muskets. Seeks permission for workmen to clean and repair. Recommends building a store suitable to supply the requested seasoned muskets.
• Description of Pistol; Seeks Recommendation for Saddlery Contractor January 14, 1799 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: James Dana Summary: Includes description of pistol. Seeks recommendation for a contract for saddlery in New London.
• Incorporation of the Military System into One Law January 14, 1799 Author: Alexander Hamilton Recipient: James McHenry Summary: Hamilton advises McHenry on the arrangement of his suggestions for the reorganization of the military into one bill but he is advised to proceed with care.
• Concerns about Time Needed to Request Bills January 14, 1799 Author: Alexander Hamilton Recipient: James McHenry Summary: Mentions bills, incorporation. Anticipates time needed to make proper purchases.
• Letter Citation January 14, 1799 Author: William R. Boote Recipient: William Simmons Summary: Cited in Simmons to Boote, 01/16/1799.
• Citation Only January 14, 1799 Author: Ebenezer Stevens Recipient: Samuel Hodgdon Summary: Cited in Simmons to McHenry, 06/19/1799.
• Certification of payments; Sergeant James Williams, 1st Regiment Artillerists and Engineers January 14, 1799 Author: William Simmons Recipient: James McHenry Summary: Certification of payments; $47 pay Sergeant James Williams, 1st Regiment Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Johnston, North Carolina.