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Reason for Late Submission of Accounts: Termination of Office Held by Mr. Wilkins
Letters received, apologies for the lack of promptness in Hodgdon's response, he anticipated Wilkins being in town. Noted the termination of his office and adjustments made to the accounts relative …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Reason for Failure of Salutes Being Exchanged
Capt. Mitchell explains why he did not exchange salutes with the officer of a British frigate.
Robert Oliver PapersQuestions Events in France, Preservation of Government
Refers to previous correspondence and changing opinions. Mentions events in France and efforts to preserve their government. Expresses concern about apathy. Refers to a speech by the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Quartermaster Department Arrangements for Transportation of Supplies
Deals with Quartermaster Department affairs, including arrangements for freight transport by water and by wagon road, to serve various frontier posts.
John Wilkins PapersQuartermaster Department Affairs: Recent Disbursements & Kentucky Expenses
Informs McHenry of recent disbursements made by the Quartermaster Department, and of expenditures related to Kentucky.
John Wilkins PapersQuartermaster Department Affairs: Recent Bills Drawn, Notification of Items Needed for Sloop Detroit
Informs McHenry of recent bills drawn, and encloses a list of articles required for the outfitting of the sloop Detroit [not included].
John Wilkins PapersQuartermaster Department Affairs: Cost Estimates for Fort Washington & Detroit, Recent Bills Drawn, Settlement of Accounts
Forwards Quartermaster Department cost estimates for March-May for the posts dependent on Fort Washington and Detroit. Also informs McHenry of his giving Hodgdon power of attorney to settle …
John Wilkins PapersQuarterly Account of Daniel Stevens
Transmitted herewith is Stevens' quarterly account for the quarter ending 31 March 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Land
Purchase of lots at Le Boeuf underway, notification that Hodgdon received request to facilitate payment since transaction will take place in Philadelphia.
James Robertson PapersPurchase of a Horse for Fort Niagara
At Captain Bruff's direction, McClellan purchased a horse for the use of the garrison at Fort Niagara. He has drawn on McHenry in favor of Clinch & Van Volgin the sum of $112.50 to be paid by the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Publication of Eaton Trial
Freeman to leave Pittsburgh post. Letter from Eaton led Freeman to believe he would publish his trial to exculpate himself and injure reputation of officers. Freeman requested that Simmons tell …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Provisions
J. Park noted that several requisitions mentioned by McHenry were received. Col. O'Hara will call on McHenry regarding provisions.
James Robertson PapersPromise to Respond to Further Questions
McHenry promises to respond in detail to Adams' further questions as soon as possible.
John Adams PapersProgress of Repairs to the Muskets, Etc.
Perkins reports on the progress of the repairs of the muskets at New London. He notes that the rolled iron needed to make the bands for completing the repairs arrived too late so they were forced to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Progress of Negotiations
Letter, discusses treaty negotiations with France.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Progress of Negotiations
Letter, discusses treaty negotiations with France, gives opinions on Spain and U.S. foreign policy.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Processing Hodgdon's Warrant
Mr. Ditsco would have received Hodgdon's warrant had the Secretary of War been available though it could not have been paid due to some outstanding warrants being presented to the Treasurer. Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Processing Bills for Payment
Bill for transportation accepted, will inquire about fast payment. Noted Craig's receipt of blankets and shoes.
James Robertson PapersPreventing Improper Applications
In order to prevent the improper application for stores, Rochefontaine recommends that commanding officers of detachments be required to submit estimates of their needs for clothing for five months …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of attorney
James Bennett writes John Nicholson with various military-related grievances; mentions power of attorney.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Powder of Wheelin & Miller Taken by the Sheriff
The powder belonging to Wheelin & Miller was taken by the sheriff and put into the magazine at Philadelphia. The sheriff has since given an order to the keeper of the magazine to deliver it to Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Due from Wheelin & Miller
The Secretary of War has read Hodgdon's letter regarding the powder due the United States from Wheelin and Miller and asks that nothing more be done until proving the powder is prepared.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Possible Embargo of French Products
Anderson is at loss relative to the purchase of French wheat because he does not know whether the differences with France will result in a serious breach between that country and the United States. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pig Lead for the Troops in Tennessee
Along with sundry accounting matters, Wilkins notes that he has had offers from Mississippi to supply pig lead that might be wanted by the troops in Tennessee. The cheapest places for delivery would …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pickering articulates the President's need for security to Hodgdon
Pickering informs Hodgdon that an attempted break-in was made at the home of President John Adams. The president has inquired to Pickering regarding security.
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