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Cover for receipt of Captain Edward Miller in the amount listed. Cited in Hagner to Chester 07/18/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Receipt
Cover for receipt of Captain Edward Miller in the amount listed. Cited in Simmons to Chester 05/18/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Receipt
Cover for receipt of Captain Edward Miller in the amount listed. Cited in Simmons to Chester 04/02/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Receipt
Cover for receipt of Captain Edward Miller in the amount listed
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Questions Training of Men without Proper Equipment; Refers to Federal and State Jurisdiction of Stores
News from Governor Vanderhost: he does not feel that he has authority to disarm the militia at the present crisis. Vanderhost is concerned with Hodgdon's order. Claims he cannot tell what brass field …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Questions for Trial
Discussion of Wilkinson and Wayne, feasibility of a court martial for an Executive. Requests assistance with questions for trial.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions about Assigment of Colonel James and the Department of State
Refers to escort for Colonel James when he was sent by the President to Kentucky. Questions appointment of James, working with Simmons, between the State Department and the War Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Question on Law of Organization of the Corps
Rochefontaine requested information on the Sec. of War's change in policy regarding duties of Sergeant Majors and Quarter Master Sergeants. Informed Simmons of one dollar additional allowance given …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Query on Payment of Deserter Captured by Enlisted Men
Hale sends his recruiting account, and hopes to pay the men their full bounties once mustered. He asks whether he should pay the full bounty on a deserter apprehended by men of the corps.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Queries about Shipment of Clothing to Georgia
Refers to clothing sent to Georgia by the Secretary of War back in December. Wants to know on what vessel it was shipped and whether they have heard of its arrival. Has not arrived at ultimate …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Provisions for Ellicot and Commissioners Business
Request to furnish Mr. Ellicot with tents. Discussed transportation by boat. Noted commissioners would run the southern line of the U.S.
James Robertson PapersProviding Pay for the Workmen
Ames reminds McHenry of the urgency to provide pay for the workmen so that they can support their families. Also a number of contracts for stock have come due so the expenses for March must be …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Provides Information about Sextants Purchased under Order of the Secretary of State
Reports that sextants were purchased under the order of the Secretary of State. Requests that Hodgdon talk to Pickering about where to send sextants.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Proper Department for Making Returns of Indian Goods
Meigs has received blank forms for accounts of clothing and of Indian goods. He will reply as soon as he can, but is busy with the delivery of summery clothing to the troops.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proper Clothing for the Corps at West Point, Etc.
The inclemency of the season requires that the men remaining at West Point be furnished with the proper clothing, including woolen overalls, shoes, shirts, socks, etc. These items are exhausted in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proofreading War Department instructions
McHenry asks Secretary of the Treasury Wolcott to proofread the enclosed instructions, most likely dealing with the construction of a frigate for the Dey of Algiers.
James McHenry PapersPromises to Gather Information
Park writes in absence of Craig, noted receipt of letter regarding Mr. Ro. Ground. Information requested to be gathered immediately.
James Robertson PapersPromises Payment from Hodgdon; Explains Late Payment from Army
Hodgdon will pay $150 of the amount due; Gregg apologizes for the delay in payment.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Procuring Materials for Frigates
Specific types of wood mentioned for assembling frigates, request for Mr. Fox to procure goods.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionProceedings of General Court Martial of Deserters
Court martial of Privates Jacob Wildman and Christian Wood for desertion relayed to Simmons. Rochefontaine gave detailed account of how he handled the pay of deserters, settlement of accounts, and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Price of Subsistance at Fort Hamilton, with explanation
Ingersoll explained his furlong was at Fort Hamilton and provided details for the cost of his subsistance at his new post. Requested a draught from the Supervisor at Boston for the expenses from his …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Preparedness in the event of war with Canada
Secretary McHenry writes Robert Oliver to first ask that his name be kept out of view. The Jay Treaty will be complied with by Great Britain and America compensated for its captured property. …
Revolution Manuscripts 1814Prepared to Cut Cedar Timber if Terms Are Agreeable
Letter, informs availability to cut cedar for Frigate frames; asks for written instructions re procedures.
Josiah Fox PapersPower of Attorney to Jacob Rohm, Etc.
Anderson has given Power of Attorney to Jacob Rohm in Shippensburg who will handle his business during his absence. He informed Rohm to detain whatever business exists with Samuel McClintock until he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)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;
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.
