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$400 to Tench Tilghman & Receipt of Swords
The sum of four hundred dollars will be remitted to Colonel Tilghman by the agent in Maryland of the Board of Treasury and Tilgman is to acknowledge receipt of that sum. All the swords voted on by …
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Acceptance of the Superintendency
Ames accepts his appointment as Superintendent of the Public Armory at Springfield but cannot proceed to that place until he receives orders to do so. He asks Hodgdon to send his orders to the Post …
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Those Crazy Reports
Washington is puzzled by the propagation of a false report that he would be in Philadelphia for the 4th of July which of course was contrdicted by his non-appearance. He wonders whether this crazy …
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Pondering a Change of Position
McHenry asks for more time to render his decision as to whether or not he will accept Washington's nomination to be the next Secretary of War;
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McHenry's Nomination as Secretary of War
Washington nominates McHenry to the position of Secretary of War and urges a prompt acceptance because the War Department suffers for the want of a head.
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McHenry Should Accept the Nomination
Murray informs McHenry that the Senate has unanimously concurred in the President's nomination of McHenry as the next Secretary of War. Murray urges him to accept the nomination.
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Stop the Holy Insurrection, Etc.
McMechin discusses regional politics and reports the results of the election. Mr. Henry's election as governor leaves a Senate seat vacant. He speaks of those who are rallying around Mr. Jefferson and …
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Ascendency of French Principles and Democracy
Instructions for future correspondence. Refers to appointment offered to his son by Mr. King. Mentions upcoming state legislative elections that perhaps mean that French principles and democracy …
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Security of the Bridge
Lowndes, Templeman, and Stoddert warn that the bridge may not be safe due to the need for additional work. The only available means of financing the work will be for the stockholders to advance …
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My Zeal for Public Service, Etc.
Hamilton pledges to travel to Philadelphia to meet with McHenry as soon as the official communication of his appointment arrives.
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Money for Bridge Work
As requested by Lowndes, Templeman, and Stoddert, McHenry advances $75 for the five shares he holds in the bridge so that the work on securing the safety of the bridge can go forward.
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Colors for the Greyheads of Alexandria
Washington asks McHenry to provide colors [a flag] for the "Greyheads" of Alexandria who have formed a company to provide for the defense of the town and its vicinity. They would like Mrs. Washington …
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A Profound Secret, Etc.
There seems to be a mistake in that part of the recent communication respecting Mr. Shelby attending the assembly at Knoxville. Mr. James is currently in Philadelphia doing business with Robert …
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Appointments in the Provisional Army
Washington assesses the qualifications of a number of officers from Virginia whose names have been put forward for appointments in the provisional army.
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Conduct of the Courts of Maryland
Ash requests that McHenry allow him to make use of his library in Baltimore and discusses his recent unpleasant experiences in the Baltimore County Court.
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