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• Regular Peace and War Establishment & the Provisional Army January 10, 1799 Author: James McHenry Recipient: Alexander Hamilton Summary: McHenry wants Hamilton to examine existing laws related to the Regular Army to determine what should be retained in two new bills relating to the Regular Army and the Provisional Army.
• Appointment of Officers, Etc. January 10, 1799 Author: James McHenry Recipient: George Washington Summary: McHenry has ordered that the month of October be added to Washington's expenses. Letters advising gentlemen of their appointments by the Senate will go to them soon. The nominations of the infantry officers of Virginia have been postponed while awaiting ther arrival of the Senators of that State. The represenatives and Senators of Massachusetts objected to the nomination of Gibbs so it was not...
• Requests Adherence to Former Laws While Outlining Provisional Army January 10, 1799 Author: James McHenry Recipient: Alexander Hamilton Summary: Refers to earlier communications and information requested by the President and the Senate concerning matters of the provisional army. Requests that Hamilton refer to the existing laws.
• Speaks of Future Encounters January 10, 1799 Author: James McHenry Recipient: Robert Oliver Summary: Refers to hopes of drinking together.
• James McHenry to Thomas Reading Jr January 10, 1799 Author: James McHenry Recipient: Thomas Reading Jr Summary: no image
• Letter from the Secretary of War January 10, 1799 Author: James McHenry Recipient: Philip Church Summary: A printed letter from the Secretary of War to Philip Church.
• Receipt of invoice requested January 10, 1799 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: William R. Boote Summary: Requests that Ensign Boote acknowledge receipt of the invoice.
• Requests Information based on Invoices January 10, 1799 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: William R. Boote Summary: By order of the Secretary of War, urges Boote to address enclosed invoices. Requests Boote to acknowledge their receipt.
• Can Provide the 68 Rifles Requested by Captain Howell January 10, 1799 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: James McHenry Summary: The 68 rifles request by Captain Howell's company can be supplied by the store in Philadelphia, which has around 900.
• Report on Manufacture and Store of Black Walnut Musket Stocks January 10, 1799 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: Edward Jones Summary: Reports the store's 3,288 black walnut musket stocks, and they should be receiving 1,000 every three weeks according to outstanding contracts, until by the end of April they should have 8,288 + stocks, with very few deductions to be used to supply national armories. They will not all be completely seasoned at that time. It will be easy to receive 1,000 stocks every 8 days. While he has no power...