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Green Baize for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver one piece of either green baize or halfthicks to Mr. James Milne for the use of the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayGreen Baize for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to James Milne a piece of green baize or half thick for the Frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionGrade of the Generals
McHenry expresses concern related to the attempt to establish the relative grade of Generals Hamilton, Knox, and Pinckney. He also notes that he must go and be with his family because his eldest child …
Stephen Raphel PapersGeorge Washington's Acceptance of Appointment as Reserve Commander of Army
McHenry notifies Adams that he has carried Adams' letter asking George Washington to take command of the army to Washington, who has accepted the appointment with the proviso that he not be called up …
John Adams PapersGeneral Smith's Conversation
Apparently General Smith, sitting at the President's table, stated that he wished that our envoys had given the French the money they demanded but General Smith denies the charge. Since Bayard was at …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Furnish the Statement Mentioned Therein
Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the accountant of the War Department. Hodgdon is asked to furnish him with the statement mentioned therein as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Furloughs for officers headed to the Mississippi
Directs that none of the officers scheduled to the Mississippi be granted furloughs unless the commander can adequately replace them.
James McHenry PapersFunding of Artillerists and Engineers
Money and payments made to furnish artillerists and engineers with equipment, merits of appointing certain officers, and Secretary of War's involvement in the process discussed at length.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [5A-E6] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 2)French prisoners in Lancaster
Indicates that he has referred Hand's letter to the Secretary of the Navy. Hand reported that some French prisoners in custody of the Sheriff of Lancaster, Pennsylvania had exhibited poor conduct, and …
James McHenry PapersForwarding of Tousard's Fort McHenry Estimates & Partial Funds for Its Construction
McHenry informs the head of the Baltimore Naval Committee that he is sending the $4,000 and copy of Major Tousard's estimate for the Fort McHenry defenses, as requested; says he will write again …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Letter from General Pinckney regarding General Officer rank
Forwards to Adams a letter from General Pinckney, concerning Pinckney's attendance at the planned War Department meeting to discuss officer appointments & other military necessities.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Document Concerning Cherokees
Forwards a document ["talk"?] concerning the Cherokees [not included], asking for Adams' signature on it. Notifies Adams that he is moving his family out of Philadelphia to Trenton to avoid yellow …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence with Washington, Hamilton, Pinckney & Knox
McHenry forwards his recent correspondence with Generals Washington, Hamilton, and Pinckney, as well as that with Henry Knox. Wishes better health and spirits to Mr. and Mrs. Adams.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from Maryland Militia Officers
Encloses an address from the brigadier and field officers of the 3d Brigade of Maryland Militia, along with an accompanying letter from Brigadier General J. Swann to McHenry. McHenry mentions that he …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence from General Officers
Forwards letters from the Quartermaster General [John Wilkins] and Brigadier General [James] Wilkinson.
Stephen Raphel PapersForwarding of Correspondence Concerning Officer Appointments for Provisional Army
Forwards certain letters, which variously concern a sale of land by Indians, the acceptance of the position of Adjutant General by Major North, varied correspondence concerning the recommendation of …
John Adams PapersForwarding of Correspondence Between McHenry & Pinckney
Forwards copies of McHenry & Pinckney's correspondence concerning Pinckney's acceptance of appointment as major general.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Army Budget Table, & General Hand's Acceptance of Commission
Forwards a letter and table submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury [Oliver Wolcott, Jr.] concerning army expenditures for the next six months. Says he shall inform Adams of Wolcott's response …
John Adams PapersFortifications on York, Governors, Bedlow, and Oyster Islands
Stevens is directed to employ an engineer to assist Mr. Fleming and Mr. Hill to report on the most eligible sites for new works. They also should prepare plans and estimates for the works, including …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionFortifications of Governors, Bedlows, and Ellis's Islands
McHenry notes that Colonel Stevens should contract for additional barracks on Governors Island and should have the buildings on Ellis's Island prepared for the accommodation of a company. The works …
Alexander Hamilton PapersFortification of Rhode Island
Directs fortifications for Rhode Island, advised taking cannons from Marblehead.
G.C. Mason's Reminiscences of NewportForeign Affairs and Officer Recommendations
Since it will be necessary to begin enlistments to the southward , Washington should send his list of men to be assigned to the proposed four regiments. McHenry admits he is at a loss in selecting a …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Flannel to be Made Into Cartridges
Harris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis, the Purveyor, flannel deemed proper to be made into cartridges for the frigates.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionFlannel for Cartridges for the Frigates
Harris is directed to deliver to the Purveyor, Tench Francis, as much flannel as he thinks may be needed for making cartridges for the frigates,.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
