Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.
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Contract for Supplying War Department with Clothing for the Army
Copy of contract between Alexander Hamilton and William Young and George Dannacker, contractors, for supplying clothing to War Department for the Army. Describes procedures for inspection of quality. …
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General Wayne's complaints of inferior hats and shoes
Secretary Knox forwards a letter from Major General Anthony Wayne complaining of the inferior quality of hats and shoes. President Washington wants the contractors to be held accountable. Knox says he …
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On the legality of Colonel Reed selling liquor to troops
On behalf of Captain Bissell, commander at Presque Isle, Pickering requests legal opinion from the US District Attorney on what legal measures can be taken against Colonel Reed, who is selling liquor …
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On the legality of citizens arming their vessels in time of peace
Reports from the port of Philadelphia indicate that some civilians are arming their vessels. Secretary Pickering asks lawyer William Rawle whether it is lawful for citizens of United States, in time …
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Legal inquiry regarding incursions into Spanish territory in Florida
Some Spanish subjects, along with Americans from Georgia made expedition into Florida, took a Spanish fort, killed Spanish soldiers, stole property. Spanish government has complained. Asks questions …
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Regarding enforcement of treaties between United States and foreign powers and the matter of France selling prizes in port of Boston
Asks about legal right of preventing the sale of French prizes being carried into port of Boston. Refers to some other accounts he has read in the newspaper. References the district attorney of …
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Instructions to the Commanders of Armed Vessels Given at Philadelphia from President of United States John Adams by Command James McHenry Secretary of War
Initiation of the undeclared war with France [Quasi War]. Document heading denotes John Adams President of United States, signed by command, James McHenry Secretary of War. McHenry gives instructions …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.
