John Caldwell
15 documents
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Stolen Horses
Account 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
Miles 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
Reports 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
Chief 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
Encloses the proceedings of the court martial from Ensign Parmele.
James McHenry Papers -
Inquiry into Issuance of a Theodolite
Inquires 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
Discusses proper interaction with the Secretary of the Navy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
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Exposing Your Family to the Contagion
Caldwell 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) -
Correspondence from the western posts
Discusses 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
Received 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
The 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
Complains 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
In light of McHenry's resignation as Secretary of War, Caldwell also announces his resignation as chief clerk of the War Department.
James McHenry Papers
