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Instructions about Cherokee Borders, Indian Agent, and Frigate-Building
Refers to communication with the President about the Cherokee boundaries according to the Treaty of Holston. Questions appointment of Indian agent. Agrees with Mr. Wolcott about building of frigate …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions & Order for Delivery of Uniform Clothing to the Garrisons
Encloses instructions for the immediate selection and delivery of uniform clothing to the garrisons, ordering Wallington to carry them out, as Col. Meigs, the officer to whom the instructions are …
John Wallington MSSInspection of Stores and Ordnance at West Point
Requests that Hodgdon send him a copy of the instructions issued to Henry Williams for inspecting the ordnance and military stores at West Point
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Informing Talbot of the Cancellation of his Frigate
McHenry informs Talbot that Congress has decided to limit the number of frigates to be built to three, and not made any provision to continue the pay and subsistence of the captains of the cancelled …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Informing Osborn that submitting his resignation does not immediately discharge him from his duties
McHenry seeks to clarify the situation that Osborn created by attempting to resign his commission after Colonel Rochefontaine ordered him to Oswego. McHenry informs Osborne that Rochefontaine had the …
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Informing Osborn of his appointment as a surgeon's mate
McHenry informs Osborn that he has been appointed a surgeons mate in the corps of artillerists and engineers.
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Information requested
Requests information "on the subject of my worthy Col." Cited in Simmons to Blackburn 06/03/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Information on Extra Pay, Paperwork on the Discharge of Soldiers
Request for withholding extra pay for Lieut. McClallen and Freeman. Request for paperwork regarding the discharge of Daniel Moses and Daniel Downey.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Information of Intrigues Concerning Land Along Lake Erie
Refers to earlier discussion of lands around Lake Erie; informs Chapin that various unscrupulous people around Detroit have designs on that tract, currently claimed by the Wyandots. Asks that Chapin …
Joseph Brandt PapersInformation about Conference with Creek Chiefs
Presidential order requesting B. Dandridge to report to General Blount in service with the Southern Indians. Requests that conference to be held in May with Creek chiefs will be postponed until …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Indisposition of the Quartermaster General, Etc.
The last draft of Latting & Deal has been paid. It should have been remitted before now but the indisposition of the Quartermaster General prevented obtaining a small acount for a freight of goods to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indians Have Received More than Their Share, Etc.
In a discussion of many other matters, Houdin regrets the mistake that was not his own but resulted in the Indians receiving more than their share of supplies. He is certain that he is not expected to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Travel
Notification that Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians travel to Philadelphia, Pickering assumed it was to receive gifts from U.S. Government. Warned against unauthorized Indian travel.
James Robertson PapersImmediate Discharge for Daniel Downey due to Disability
Immediate discharge of Daniel Downey requested, along with the paperwork for the discharge of Daniel Moses. Comments on Jordan Kersey, a man of color, enlisted in the corps of artillerists who was …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Illness of General Wayne and Weather Conditions
General Wayne ill at Presque Isle, his health is of great concern and medicine is being shipped. Capt. Turner prohibited from traveling on the Ohio river due to ice.
James Robertson PapersIce on the River Rquired Us to Continue by Land
Upon arrival at Frenchtown, Morris found it impossible to continue on the river that was blocked by ice for six miles. He will continue by land which might entail additional expense but will endeavor …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Need Additional Pay to Support Myself, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of a number of supply matters, Houdin entreats Hodgdon to make his case before Congress for additional pay without which he will find it difficult to support himself. He also wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)House of Representatives' battle against the Jay Treaty
McHenry comments on the House of Representatives' effort to block the Jay Treaty from being implemented by withholding funding. McHenry writes that unless Congress funds the implementations of the Jay …
Robert Oliver PapersHorses for Sinclair & Heth's Indian Chiefs
Colonel O'Hara will be notifed that he needs to answer Hodgdon's letter. Three horses have been furnished to General Sinclair for his journey to Philadelphia and sixteen horses, equipped with saddles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horsemen's Tents to West Point
"Please to have forwarded to West Point for the use of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers four horsemen's tents."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horsemen's Swords in Place of Sergeant's Swords
As directed by Major Hodgdon, the following items are forwarded to Captain Gibson at Staunton: swords with belts, a drum and fife, a horseman's tent, common tents, camp kettles, axes, and gun powder. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
