Huntington Mss
19 documents
Knox writes to Hodgdon regarding honorary canon for General Greene
Discusses the honorary cannon to be presented to Major General Greene by resolution of Congress.
Huntington MssKnox refers Ogden to Morris
Knox refers Ogden's questions to Morris and expresses regret over hearing of the poor health of Mrs. Ogden.
Huntington MssVouchers of U.S. Indian Commissioners
Ledger book that documents financial activity of U.S. Indian Commissioners in the Southern department from 27 June 1788 to 2 October 1789.
Huntington MssSecretary of Treasury addresses pensions to invalids
The Secretary of Treasury notifies the states' Commissioners of Loans that payment of pensions to invalids will be drawn on them effective 5 March 1791. Hamilton addresses suspicion of counterfiet …
Huntington MssWashington is unable to satisfy St.Clair's request for official exoneration
Washington informs St.Clair that a dearth of high ranking officers prohibits the establishment of a court of inquiry. Washington asks St.Clair to cooperate fully with his successor.
Huntington MssWashington speaks to the Miamis
Washington awards medals to Miami Chiefs and asks them to wear these decorations as signs of their loyalty to the United States.
Huntington MssList of Invalids to the Massachusetts Commissioner of Loans
Knox forwards a list of invalid pensioners to Appleton with a warrant for their upcoming payment.
Huntington MssSecretary at War tenders resignation to President Washington
Knox submits his resignation from the office of Secretary at War to the President of the United States, George Washington.
Huntington MssWashington writes to Pickering regarding treaty with Western Indians
Washington acknowledges receipt of a copy of a treaty with the Western Indians sent by Pickering.
Huntington MssReport regarding the boarding of the French Ship Jumeaux
David Robinett, member of the party that borded the French ship "Jumeaux," gives his account of events. The bording party attempted to seize the vessel for violating U.S. neutrality.
Huntington MssWilliams solicits Washington's opinions regarding scientific experiments
Williams seeks Washington's advice regarding the atmospheric experiments he has been conducting with thermometers and barometers.
Huntington MssSecretary at War asks Van Ranselaer to report his fitness for continued service
Secretary at War, acting under mandated reductions in force, inquires into Van Ranselaer's fitness for continued active military service.
Huntington MssSecretary at War writes to Silgreaves regarding Blount
McHenry informs Silgreaves that all expences accured by Mr. Blount are considered payable under contingency funds.
Huntington MssPickering articulates the President's need for security to Hodgdon
Pickering informs Hodgdon that an attempted break-in was made at the home of President John Adams. The president has inquired to Pickering regarding security.
Huntington MssMcKim provides intelligence to Secretary at War
McKim sends an intelligence report to the Secretary at War regarding the impact of the U.S. presidential election on international trade. McKim was made privy to the information while in Saint …
Huntington MssCharles Carroll recommends Wilkinson to McHenry
Charles Carroll recommends Joseph Wilkinson, the son of Colonel Wilkinson of Calvert County, to the Secretary at War for appointment into the army. Carroll asks for news from Europe and France.
Huntington MssWashington writes to McHenry regarding uniform insignia
Washington remits the cost expended by the Secretary at War in sending rank insignia to Mount Vernon. Washington states that he is expecting to have his uniform sent to Alexandria.
Huntington MssWashington writes to Knox regarding Wormeley
Washington informs Knox that a friend, Ralph Wormeley, is travelling to Boston to enroll his son at Harvard. Washington requests that Knox provide any necessary assistance to Wormeley in this …
Huntington MssHamilton writes to McHenry regarding the establishment of a military academy
Alexander Hamilton sends his ideas regarding the founding of a military academy to the Secretary at War, James McHenry.
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