John Mackey
18 documents
Concerning stationary and tools for Harper's Ferry
Inquires upon why he has not yet received a response to his request for stationary and tools to be forwarded to Harper's Ferry. Also mentions finances and accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Return of an Unserviceable Horse
Mr. Dunwoody has agreed to take back the horse that Mackey bought from him. The horse suffers from habitual lameness which Mackey discovered after travelling only one mile from Philadelphia. The horse …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions Relative to the Business at Harpers Ferery
Lists eleven questions the Secretary of War must answer relative to the business at Harpers Ferry, including what buildings should be erected, the number of mechanics needed, the location of the sites …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring Workers for the Canal, Etc.
Mackey complains that there is such a habitual laziness of the poor in the county that it is difficult to procure workers for the canal. Nevertheless, one third of the canal has been dug.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Potomac Upper Level is Marked
Mackey notes that the upper level of the Potomac River is now marked and preliminary steps for digging have already begun with over one hundred men employed in that effort.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Paying Mr. Annelly
Mr. Annelly has been absent from Harpers Ferry during March so, according to the Secretary's instructions, he cannot be paid even though he asserts that he was employed doing public duty. Therefore, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Insurrection in Pennsylvania, Etc.
Amidst a request for files and other goods, Mackey notes that he has not heard a word of the insurrection in Pennsylvania. He hopes that a few of the ringleaders are treated according to the merits …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Elias Langham is a Most Violent Democrat, Etc.
Mackey discusses many matters but focuses on Elias Langham whom he desribes as a "violent Democrat" and charges that Langham had distributed several public muskets to the democratic cause.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Depostions of John Mackey and Robert Whittel
John Mackey makes an oath on the holy Evangelist that he never has had, or intends to have, a partnership with the Commissary in the supply of provisions. Under oath, Robert Whittel affirms same. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of Classes
Before the enclosed was sealed, Mackey forgot to ask Hodgdon for a copy of his classes in the Military and Quartermaster's departments. He needs a copy to adjust his accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Annelly's Pay During the Month of March
Mr. Annelly has been absent from Harpers Ferry during March so, according to the Secretary's instructions, he cannot be paid even though he asserts that he was employed doing public duty. Therefore, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Agricultural Arrangements Must Give Way to National Affairs
Mackey asks Hodgdon to use his influence with the Secretary of War to get him to insist on Mr. Brindley's compliance with the order that his agricultural arrangements must give way to national …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advantageous Placement of John Perkins, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of other matters, Mackey observes that Mr. Perkins, with a solicitude peculiar to all parents, wants to ensure the future independence and happiness of his son John. He wants John …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning the Resignation of James McHenry
Expresses regret at the resignation of James McHenry from the position of War Secretary, worrying that he was pressured to by the "intolerable abuse of a malignant party".
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