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Suspension of Construction
04/22/1796 Printed Document
Notification that a bill passed in Congress that suspends construction of frigates. Requested that if Portsmouth had any building materials on hand that they be sent to Boston immediately.
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Suspension of Construction
04/20/1796 Printed Document
Orders to suspend all construction of frigates and to send any ships with cargo of live oak or deck plank to Philadelphia without delay.
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Supply of Troops at Forts Detroit and Miamis, Indian Relations After Cession of Land by British
07/22/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Anticipation of difficulties supplying forts recently acquired from British, U.S.must supply troops, but good policy and humanity dictated Indians should be supplied as well. Request for the …
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Summation of Conversation and Treaty with Great Britain over Land Holdings
06/27/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Wayne recounted the discussion with Brackenridge and other Emissaries.
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Status of John Nicholson's Appointment
01/08/1796 Typed Document
Simmons had been paying salary to John Nicholson, thinking he was properly appointed Superintendent of Armorers. It now appears that he may not have been, and Simmons asks for a copy of a letter from …
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Service to U.S.
12/12/1796 Printed Document
Glad that the Senate concurs with Washington's views on the developments of the U.S. and the progress of the nation. Thanks the government for allowing him to serve. Peaceful transfer of power.
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Seditous Activities in Western Counties
05/1796 Printed Document
Discussed intelligence on people seeking to coerce residents of Western counties to secede from the Union to form a separate foreign power. Gives physical descriptions of each man believed to be …
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Rumors of Militia Harm Faith in U.S.
06/04/1796 Printed Document
Discussed rumors of armed militia being present at council with Indians, damaging relations with U.S. and Indian Nations. Still believe representation of Indian nations will be numerous. Hawkins …
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Rumor About Ship Seizure on the Ohio
10/15/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Inquiries about rumor that Wayne seized boat on Ohio that contained money, and private letters of General Wilkinson.
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Rule of Seniority Used to Designate New Arrangements of Legion and Cavalry
08/27/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry gave details of new arrangements of legion and cavalry as designated by the President of the United States. Promotions of officers included.
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Revision of Estimates
12/27/1796 Typed Document
Previous estimate of expenses will fall short, additions made to estimate to meet expenditures of Quartermaster's Department. Cannot provide estimates for the Indian or Hospital Department. Drew …
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Retention of Officer After Court Martial
10/29/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lieutenant Gregg never resigned, Wayne requested he be placed in a sub-legion with current vacancies after the Lieut. returns from Head Quarters.
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Resignation of Wasdworth and Request for Inlistement Roster
07/22/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Wadsworth of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers resigned commission, Joseph Elliot to fill vacancy. Senate to approve his appointment next session, McHenry requested dates of expiration …
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Requested Approval
08/03/1796 Printed Document
Requested Sec. of War examine enclosed document and if approved, send the letter to Mr. Howell.
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Request List for Military Stores
06/12/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry requested materials for frigates, asks for what materials could be drawn from the Military Stores.
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Request for Promotion of Richard Whiley
10/08/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed certification of R. Whiley character, request to promote him if a vacancy in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers or Cavalry becomes available.
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Request for Artillery and Ammunition for Fort Defiance
03/04/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry needed directions to be given to an officer for the transport of artillery and ammunition from Fort Washington to Fort Defiance.
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Request Details on Murder
06/15/1796 Printed Document
Notification that Col. Gaither was contacted regarding regulations that were not currently being observed but must be practiced. Requests information on the murder of Big Warriors brother.
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Rental of Corlaer's Hook
07/30/1796 Printed Document
Due to Mr. Fox's sudden departure from New York for Boston, McHenry requested Cheeseman secure Corlaer's hook for a monthly rent not to exceed 270 pounds New York currency. Also discussed securing …
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Receipt of Orders, Updates on Results of Instructions
10/28/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Troops in forts and posts along the Ohio are lacking in supplies and munitions. Wayne requested they be replenished for fear of famine and the inability to take over the posts vacated by the Spanish.
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Ration Supply for Troops to Staff Posts Evacuated by British Troops
05/29/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry provided information on troops to be stationed at forts recently vacated by British troops per treaty agreement with United States. McHenry provided information on garrisons to facilitate the …
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Purchase of Corn
06/30/1796 Typed Document
Received orders to procure a supply of corn at lower ports of Lake Erie, to be transported to the rapids of the Miamis of the Lake. Requests Henry follow these orders with locations and travel route …
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Provisional Appointment of Doctor Pfeifer
06/29/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry added Pfeifer to list of provisional appointments, requested that Wayne assign him to Detroit without interfering with military rights, McHenry much obliged.
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Problems with Indians and Drunkenness
06/14/1796 Printed Document
Despite his best efforts, Indians are frequently drunk. No liquor has officially entered camp, so Seagrove assumes it was furnished by the garrison or the contractors to the Indians. Seagrove …
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Private Note Regarding Charges Entered Against Wayne by Wilkinson
07/09/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry advised Wayne to take comfort in the good will and confidence of his officers, notified Wayne of General Wilkinson's objective to request for decision inquiry or a court martial against Wayne.
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