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Politics Between Wayne and Wilkinson
07/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Wilkinson & Wayne dispute; asks for opinion re legal issues; discusses Executive power re military.
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Sale of British Goods in Jamaica
05/21/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterMilitary stores in Jamaica abandoned by British troops, now offered for sale to United States. Enclosed abstract lists articles for sale.
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Questions on Discharge
04/17/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDischarge of soldier under Gen. Hamilton's command to be examined. Enclosed extract answers previously posed questions by Chase. Requests opinion of people regarding the absence of the president.
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Names of Candidates for Vacant Position
10/24/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCandidates for Mr. Paca's position discussed.
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[No. 38: Duplicate] Return of Materials for Sale
05/24/1799 Copy of documentEnclosed return of military stores in St. Domingo to Jamaica for sale. King requested the origin of the articles (English, French).
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Receipt of Atlas
08/01/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDescribes atlas procured from trader, requests missing maps of Malta and Goza. Discussed end of term in War Office, described cartridge paper, and discussed presidential campaign and election.
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Bavarian field pieces
05/31/1800 Autograph DraftDescribes invention of Bavarian field piece used by artillery, mentions science and end of term in War Office.
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[Private] Political Agenda of President Discussed
05/22/1800 Autograph Letter SignedCabinet and executive administration politics and personal opinion of presidents agenda discussed.
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[Confidence] Election Law
05/15/1800 Autograph LetterElection law, state governments, presidential election discussed. McHenry's resignation, anti-Federalist ticket success along with peace between the two parties discussed. Foreign affairs addressed.
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War Department Fire
03/05/1801 Letter, Type UndeterminedDescribes War Office fire, damage to War Office library, discusses atlas.
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