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Account for commissions
Cover letter for submission of his account of commissions for acting as monetary agent for the War Department, with a question concerning disbursements made to contractors
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Account current and arrival of Freeman
Cover letter for transmitting his quarterly "account current." Expects Major Constant Freeman to soon arrive in Charleston from Georgia. Cited in Simmons to Stevens 12/08/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Account as War Department agent
Cover letter for sending in his account as agent of the War Department with explanations for various items in the account. Cited in Simmons to Chester 01/27/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Account and credit for recruiting
Requests a statement of his account as a Captain of Cavalry in the Army; desires to know how he can receive credit for payments he made to the soldiers he recruited
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Accompanying Troops on Their Way to Fort Fidius, Etc.
Gillaspy's baggage has been sent with Captain Eaton and he asks Hodgdon to keep it safe in his store until he arrives in March. He will accompany a detachment of troops traveling by boat to Fort …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accommodations Not as Desired
He thanks McHenry for his letter, and tells him the lodgings he found for him will not do. He needs something with a little downstairs parlor and a bedroom in the neighborhood. He also thanks him for …
James McHenry PapersAccepting the position of Consul in Saint-Domingue
Folger expresses thanks to McHenry for mentioning him to Pickering as a qualified individual to fill the position of Consul in Saint-Domingue, which he is currently waiting to accept.
James McHenry PapersAcceptance of Appointment as Quartermaster General
Wilkins accepts his appointment as Quartermaster General in the Legion of the United States. Refers to the money arrangements of that department.
John Wilkins LetterbookAbout Their Correspondence
Murray makes his apologizes to McHenry for the volume of his correspondence; he's a great talker, and he finds it agreeable to hold these soliloquies towards McHenry. He discusses some election …
James McHenry PapersAbout Southern Elections
Discusses elections, and the nature of them, and how he has never known of such an election of principles before. He asks that his regards be given to a number of people.
James McHenry PapersAbolition of This Species of Servitude, Etc.
Whipple discusses his efforts, at the direction of Mr. Wolcott, to restore to Mrs. Washington her escaped servant. He notes that many servants have escaped from the southward into Massachusetts which …
Spence-Lowell CollectionA Speech by the President
The address of the President he has seen from Annapolis raises concerns about who will replace him.
James McHenry PapersA Request for Horseman's Pistols, Etc.
While discussing many other matters, Houdin notes that he has furnished Major Peters and Major Kersey with tents and other articles he is sure they will need as they proceed on their journey. He has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Letter Found in the Woods
A letter was found near the trailhead of the road leading from Lynchburg to New London which had coincidentally been in the New London mail. In order to know whether the public has sustained any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A bill transmitted
Notification to Simmons that he has transmitted a bill in the amount listed to Mr. Meredith
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)[Untitled]
Pay and forage of George Balfour given to Mrs. Balfour. Lengthy description of the mix up regarding pay drawn by Mrs. Balfour and pay needed by G. Balfour. G. Balfour advised Simmons on the mix up …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)[PRIVATE] Reliability of Mail, Visitors to Mount Vernon
Discussed speed of mail and various possible visitors to Mount Vernon. Requests McHenry to ascertain if Adet would visit.
Frederick Chase Collection[PRIVATE] Peace on Frontier
Draft letter to Governor of Georgia approved. Washington requests McHenry keep track of all instances in the War Department that might contribute to the deterioration of peace on the western …
Frederick Chase Collection[PRIVATE] Enclosed Instructions
Enclosed instructions approved, notes on tone used to address the agent.
Frederick Chase CollectionYour Kindness to Me
In his typically bad handwriting, Vans Murray seems to be informing McHenry of the details of his impending journey to the Netnerlands and thanking him for his support.
Robert Oliver PapersWrong Account Information
Letter to Charles Martin received, but Martin stated it is wrong and will not refund amount. Craig said Martin will inform Simmons of errors.
James Robertson PapersWound of Robert Cosby
Claiborne's certification of the wound of Robert Cosby received in action at Ninety Six, South Carolina.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Wolcott's Absense Due to his Father's Illness, Etc.
McHenry acknowledges the justication for Wolcott's absense while caring for his sick father. It appears that the arrangements made on the frontier have succeeded in quieting the Indians. Philadelphia …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.
