John Caldwell
15 documents
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Stolen Horses
06/04/1790 Document SignedAccount of stolen horses and pursuit of Indians by Capt. Wilson.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm} -
Report of Indian Attack
05/12/1790 Document SignedMiles Hart's house was attacked, several members of the family were killed or taken prisoner.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm} -
Reporrts Activities after McHenry's Departure
06/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedReports activities while McHenry has been gone, including the receipt of correspondence and a request from the President. Announces arrival of a vessel.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
Regarding orders for Captain Richard Dale
06/11/1798Chief Clerk Calwell says he was not unmindful of Dale's request respecting the French and English colours. Mentioned this to Tench Francis. Not procured yet. When procured will send with Mr. …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Proceeding of the court martial upon Ensign Parmele
06/11/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses the proceedings of the court martial from Ensign Parmele.
James McHenry Papers -
Inquiry into Issuance of a Theodolite
06/13/1798 Document SignedInquires whether there is a theodolite [surveying tool] in the military stores. If so, it is to be sent to Baltimore; if not, one is to be bought.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92) -
Information about Secretary of the Navy
06/13/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses proper interaction with the Secretary of the Navy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
Illegible Document
06/14/1798 Autograph Letter SignedIllegible document.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
Exposing Your Family to the Contagion
08/23/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCaldwell expresses his concern regarding Hodgdon's family relative to the spread of yellow fever in Philadelphia. He argues that keeping his family in the city increases everyone's exposure to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
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Details on Style of Navy Uniforms
06/30/1798 Letter/Document (contemporary copy, in third hand, unsigned)Extract from document by John Caldwell on styles of navy uniforms.
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Correspondence from the western posts
06/15/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the murder of an Indian named White Eyes by a boy named Carpenter with a knife and club.
James McHenry Papers -
Correspondence between Wilkinson and Pickering; Murder of an Indian
06/15/1798 Autograph LetterReceived letters from General Wilkinson, forwarded to General Pickering. Reports the murder of an Indian named Carpanta.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
Advertisement & Reward Following Robbery at Military Storehouse
03/20/1798 Document SignedThe chief clerk of the War Department transmits to John Harris an advertisement to be placed in the newspapers of Philadelphia. The advertisement offers a reward for the apprehension of thieves who …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92) -
Regarding an unpaid loan
06/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedComplains that he has not yet received a repayment for a twenty dollar loan, despite being promised repayment within fourteen days.
James McHenry Papers -
Resignation as chief clerk of the War Department
05/20/1800 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedIn light of McHenry's resignation as Secretary of War, Caldwell also announces his resignation as chief clerk of the War Department.
James McHenry Papers
