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39 documents

Indian Hostilities
04/28/1795 Autograph Letter SignedOpinion on Indian hostilities and white hunters invading Indian hunting grounds on the north west side of the Ohio River.
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An act to ascertain and fix the military establishment of the United States.
12/07/1795 DocumentEnacted into law standing outfit of dragoons, engineers, and artillerists. Describes in detail the governance and organization of this section of the military.
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Extract Regarding Artillery
1796 Autograph Letter SignedSuggests 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
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Explanation Letter
08/03/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMentions several letters to Howell and explanatory letters which were enclosed, but are no longer attached to letter.
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[Pardon signed by Washington and McHenry]
08/12/1796 Document SignedPardon for Lieutenant Geddes from dismissal verdict at General Court Martial held at West Point.
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Enclosed Copy of Letter from Sec. of War Relative to Payment for Post
06/03/1797 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of authorDiscussion relative to the payment of the Postman for the delivery of public dispatches.
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Cost of Public Dispatches
05/29/1797 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of authorMcHenry approved the current mode of transport of public dispatches. Cost relative to horse maintenance and transport related in detail.
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Warrants for Pay
12/08/1798 Autograph Letter SignedClaims and Warrants for pay due soldiers in Virginia as issued by Governor Brooke discussed.
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Nomination as Commander-in-Chief
07/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedPresident 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 …
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[Private] Request for Copying Paper
08/02/1798 Autograph Letter SignedNoted a shortage of stationary, requested supplies. Misappropriated uniform mentioned.
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Notification of Appointment
06/26/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWashington 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.
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Arrangement of Subdivisions
02/06/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentAdvised current legion be divided. Requested official letter regarding the reorganization if approval was given. Discussed promotion of officers, duties of president.
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[Private] Promotion of Wilkinson
06/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAffirmed McHenry's desire to promote Wilkinson to Major General.
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[Funeral Procession.]
12/29/1799 DocumentRules governing the funeral procession of George Washington.
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