Stephen Raphel Papers
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Sufficient Compensation
Hamilton notes that if the recruiting service is to be his responsibility, he ought to be definitively appointed. He stresses his need for sufficient pay to compensate for the loss of professional …
Stephen Raphel PapersProposed Plans & Preparations for Raising 12 New Regiments of Infantry
McHenry states that the provisions for raising the 12 new regiments of infantry will be too time-consuming if orchestrated from one central location; proposes that 3 districts be created for this …
Stephen Raphel PapersMilitary Inspection Trip to New York
McHenry describes his trip to inspect defenses in and around New York, and correspondence with the New York military committee.
Stephen Raphel PapersMcHenry's Bank Account
McHenry discusses his bank account and asks that the monies be applied to his credit even though he neglected to bring his bank book with him.
Stephen Raphel PapersLetters of Recommendation Enclosed
Adams forwards letters of recommendation for commissions in the Army.
Stephen Raphel PapersGrade of the Generals
McHenry expresses concern related to the attempt to establish the relative grade of Generals Hamilton, Knox, and Pinckney. He also notes that he must go and be with his family because his eldest child …
Stephen Raphel PapersForwarding of Correspondence from General Officers
Forwards letters from the Quartermaster General [John Wilkins] and Brigadier General [James] Wilkinson.
Stephen Raphel PapersAppointments and Military Business
No news from the Secretary of State. Adams discusses Hamilton's recommendation for Inspector of Artillery and other matters of appointments and the management of the army.
Stephen Raphel PapersAddressing Libel, Officer Appointments & North Carolina Horsemen
Addresses libels uttered by Major Brooks; Adams says he leaves it to McHenry and Stoddert to make a decision about the man's fitness for appointment. States that General North must accept his …
Stephen Raphel PapersA Commission for John Hampton Palmer
Enclosed is a letter from John Hampton Palmer of Vermont requesting the aid of Judge Cranch in procuring a pair of colors.This young gentleman is a grandson of General Palmer who was active in the …
Stephen Raphel PapersManagement of Your Agency is Ridiculously Bad!
Hamilton chastises McHenry for the inefficiency of the War Department in furnishing supplies. Delays attend every operation and articles are forwarded in a most incomplete manner. It is the …
Stephen Raphel PapersKeeping the Southern States in Good Humor
Sitgreaves is involved in court during the week but will reflect on the theory of the Constitution and laws in favor of the claim once the court obligation is met. There was perhaps a precedent in the …
Stephen Raphel PapersIdentifying Those Who Are Willing to Serve
Events may occur that render it indispensable to raise men so measures should be taken to identify qualified officers who are willing to serve. For that purpose, references have been solicited from …
Stephen Raphel PapersHamilton's Version of an Apology
Hamilton admits that if there was anything in his recent general order that imputes to the Secretary of War ignorance or inattention, it ought not to have been there. The letter to Captain Frye was, …
Stephen Raphel PapersEnclosed passport from Secretary of State
Encloses a passport by the Secretary of State. Had hoped that the recipient could enjoy his farm in Hartford County.
Stephen Raphel PapersAdministration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
Stephen Raphel PapersProposed Foundry on the Potomac
Johnson believes that the proposed foundry should be established on the Potomac above the Great Falls at the mouth of the Virginia Catoctin, rather than on the Shenandoah. He also inquires after an …
Stephen Raphel PapersOh Mad! Mad! Mad!
"Your letter with the enclosed came to hand the day preceding my leaving the city for this place. The hurry of the first moments here prevented my sending it sooner."
Stephen Raphel Papers
