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Indian Hostilities
Opinion on Indian hostilities and white hunters invading Indian hunting grounds on the north west side of the Ohio River.
Dreer CollectionAn act to ascertain and fix the military establishment of the United States.
Enacted into law standing outfit of dragoons, engineers, and artillerists. Describes in detail the governance and organization of this section of the military.
Dreer CollectionExtract Regarding Artillery
Suggests submitting an extract from Chapin's letter regarding movement to the British side of Niagara to Fenno's paper for inclusion, provided that the information is authentic
Dreer CollectionExplanation Letter
Mentions several letters to Howell and explanatory letters which were enclosed, but are no longer attached to letter.
Dreer CollectionEnclosed Copy of Letter from Sec. of War Relative to Payment for Post
Discussion relative to the payment of the Postman for the delivery of public dispatches.
Dreer CollectionCost of Public Dispatches
McHenry approved the current mode of transport of public dispatches. Cost relative to horse maintenance and transport related in detail.
Dreer CollectionWarrants for Pay
Claims and Warrants for pay due soldiers in Virginia as issued by Governor Brooke discussed.
Dreer CollectionNomination as Commander-in-Chief
President Adams notifies Washington of his nomination to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Provisional Army. Adams assures Washington that the Secretary of War would assist him while Adams is …
Dreer Collection[Private] Request for Copying Paper
Noted a shortage of stationary, requested supplies. Misappropriated uniform mentioned.
Dreer CollectionNotification of Appointment
Washington approved of Wilkinson's appointment to Major in Infantry. Senate must approve promotion. Advised to wait in the ready for Maj. Gen. Hamilton's orders.
Dreer CollectionArrangement of Subdivisions
Advised current legion be divided. Requested official letter regarding the reorganization if approval was given. Discussed promotion of officers, duties of president.
Dreer Collection[Private] Promotion of Wilkinson
Affirmed McHenry's desire to promote Wilkinson to Major General.
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