Autograph Letter Signed
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Return of Public Stores and Request for Personal Items
01/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRochefontaine submits the return of public stores at West Point. He also requests that Hodgdon retrieve articles from a boarding house in Philadelphia and forward them to West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of persons entitled to land
12/04/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses a return of persons entitled to land received from the Executive of the State of Virginia, requesting that the return be examined by the Accountant.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Response to the Letter of November 17th
12/31/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDrasney assures Simmons that the letter from the Secretary of War to Colonel Rochefontaine, dated November 15th, should resolve the difficulty discussed in Simmons' letter of November 17th.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Response to Inquires to Follow
11/17/1797 Autograph Letter SignedPromises answers on inquiries regarding affairs of Ordnance and QM Departments.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Responding to Warm Weather by Working on Muskets
07/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAmes transmits a return of the work done at the Armorer's shop at Springfield for the month of June. Since the weather is becoming warm and the work over the fire disagreeable, he suggests that they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Resolutions of the House of Representatives
04/28/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a copy of certain resolutions of the House of Representatives, passed on 3 March 1797, requiring estimates and statements by the military and naval establishments. Measures should be taken …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Requests Delivery of 20 Yards of Flannel for Cartridges to Prove Powder
07/26/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry asks Harris to deliver to Hodgdon twenty yards of flannel to be used in proving powered expected from Wheelin and Miller.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection 
Requests Appointment as a Surgeon or Surgeon's Mate
07/11/1797 Autograph Letter SignedDr. Wells takes the liberty of offering himself for the position of surgeon or surgeon's mate. Since he is unknown, he has asked some of his medical mentors to write to McHenry on his behalf. He has …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Requesting Harris send Hodgdon 1000 musket stocks to be forwarded to West Point
11/21/1797 Autograph Letter SignedJames McHenry requests that John Harris send Samuel Hodgdon 1,000 musket stocks that will then be forwarded to West Point for the armory there.
Samuel Hodgdon Papers
Request to Settle Accounts of Public Monies
04/20/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLewis cannot comply with Simmons' request to settle his public accounts because he does not have all his vouchers with him and some were burned.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request to Settle Account
08/28/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCadet requested Simmons make settlement for rations with W. Garrison due to Landais' recent arrival at Newport with Capt. Elliott.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request to Hold Mail
11/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedReceived note from C. Freeman to retain all mail sent to McHenry until Freeman's arrival.
James Robertson Papers
Request to Advance Money to Col. Rochefontaine
01/12/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRequest to transmit money to Lieut. Col. Rochefontaine who should be reimbursed for the advanced pay he issued to J. Lynch.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request Response for Mr. Williams
11/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRequests response for Mr. Williams.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Request Regarding Muster of Militia
12/04/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRochefontaine stated Fleming need not attend the muster of the men under his command.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request of Payment to be Forwarded
08/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Heath, attorney for Captain Greaton, requests that $30 of Captain Greaton's pay be fowarded to Heath.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for swords and pistols to Pittsburgh
03/18/1797 Autograph Letter SignedKeeper of Military Stores John Harris is asked to send 63 horsemen's swords and 63 pairs of pistols to Capt. Van Rensselaer in Pittsburgh in addition to the calvary equipment ordered the day prior.
James McHenry Papers
Request for Supplies
04/14/1797 Autograph Letter SignedVouchers for Le Boeuf enclosed. Notification that powder and lead held by Col. McClary was sold and stolen. The remainder will be sold to the Secretary of War only. Requests hoisting tackles and …
James Robertson Papers
Request for Statement of Kentledge On Hand & Places Where it is Deposited
02/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAsks that Hodgdon report to the Secretary of War on the amount of kentledge [metal naval ballast] now available, and the places where it is deposited.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request for Stagg to Settle Accounts in Philadelphia in sted of Haskell
06/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRequested Stagg settle Haskell's accounts with Simmons in his sted due to Haskell's obligations that keep him from traveling to Philadelphia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Return to War Office
10/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for Fox to return to War Office.
Josiah Fox Papers
Request for Reimbursement
11/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRodrique transmits the enlistments and receipts for bounty of three men for which he requsts payment. He reminds Simmons that as a lieutenant subsisting on $3 of rations per month, he cannot survive …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Reimbursement
06/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIn this letter McKee requests 300 dollars in post notes from the Secretary at War. McKee justifies the funds as being necessary for "purchasing horses and paying my expenses here and on my action." To …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Request for Rank and Command of Officers Listed
07/23/1797 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman and Ingersoll want to know if any of the officers or men they have listed as being attached to West Point are now attached to other companies.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Printing of Copies of Form Document
09/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses form; directs copies printed.
Josiah Fox Papers
