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Transaction with Robert Bird about Potential Purchase
Refers to letter received from Robert Bird of the House of Bird Lawyers and Bank of London regarding the arrival of a shipment in New York which he hopes to sell to the government. Bird believes that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Settling Colonel Singleton's Account
Acting for the Accountant in his absense, Hagner informs Singleton that unless his vouchers include the advances he received from Colonel Nevill, he must refund the amount of the advances to the …
Papers of James W. Singleton.Requests Careful Communication and Explanation
Encloses explanation. Requests careful communication, not in writing.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions submitted to the Secretaries of the Departments
McHenry lists thirteen of his letters to and from other cabinet officers, the President, and General Washington and then asks five questions regarding the commissions and relative rank of the three …
James McHenry PapersProtecting the Interests of the General Government
Govenor Sevier assures McHenry that neither Zacharia Coxe nor anyone else would be permitted to make settlements unless permitted to do so by the General Government.
Timothy Pickering PapersOutlines Authority and Jurisdiction for Sea Vessels
The Secretary of War will immediately provide instructions for army vessels to protect coasts. Theorizes about the constitutionally-based powers of the President over the army and the navy. Refers to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Malignant and Ambitious Desires
Governor Sevier warns of the malignant and ambitious desires of France.
Timothy Pickering PapersEncloses Correspondence about Commissions
Encloses copies of letters to General Washington and Pinckney, with correspondence from Hamilton and Knox. Inquires about Mrs. Adams's poor health.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Public Service, Rank of Washington, Knox, and Pinckney
Refers to the public service of Washington, and promises the assistance of a secretary. Compares rank of Knox and Washington.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Appointment of Officers; Apportioning of Troops; Requests Finances
President John Adams grants McHenry permission to appoint battalion officers before being nominated by the Senate if time requires. McHenry presents to Washington a list of officers and requests …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Provisional Army: Accounting, Supplies, & Appointments
In relation to to the Provisional Army, Hamilton discusses a number of accounting and supply matters and lists appointments of officers to sundry posts.
Papers of James W. Singleton.Talbot stating his unwillingness to accept a new post
Talbot informs Hamilton of his unwillingness to accept the new post that has been offered to him in lieu of captaining one of the new frigates, due to the halting of their construction.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Reports Inability to Fulfill Request
Reports that it is impossible to fulfill his requests based on the Commander in Chief. Requests any notes from previous conversations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Report of Clothing Shipment
Reports clothing for New York, New Haven, and Trenton is packed and ready for shipment. Clothing for Pennsylvania is also ready. Prepares shipment for Massachusetts to ensure correct number of supply, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding Defenses of Baltimore & Boston, & Medical Establishment of the Army
Defends his actions surrounding the appropriations for the defense of Baltimore, promises to transmit all his correspondence with the Baltimore Naval Committee to Adams, as well as information on the …
John Adams PapersMoney for Lieutenant Leonard
Hamilton tells McHenry to provide Lieutenant Leonard with the money he needs--probably for bounty and pay-- to proceed to Albany.
Alexander Hamilton 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 PapersForwarding Oaths for the Commandants, Etc.
Among other matters. Hamilton wants the following sent to each commandant: 704 copies of official oaths, 300 copies of weekly returns of recruits, and thirteen copies of the Articles of War. Colonel …
Alexander Hamilton PapersExplains Reasons Why One Nominee Declined Appointment
Encloses schedule that was forgotten in the previous post. Mentions plans of officers to decline nominations until actual operations are necessary in order to maintain occupations. Claims that this is …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Copy of Report; Seeks Opinion
Encloses copy of report. Requests opinion as soon as possible. Anticipates start of regular service; expects a daily report.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton concerning the late presidential election, which produced a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton about the presidential election of 1800. The Federalists are running John Adams and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
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