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The Doctor Ordered Me Bled Immediately
Bass admits that he is not able to attend to business because he is very unwell and confined to his bed. He had a violent fever the previous evening and sent for a doctor who ordered him bled …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Desertion of Philadelphia, Etc.
Clifford wants a check for $1000 sent to him and his brother as soon as it is convenient. They have large engagements to meet but are deprived of their ususual sources due to the desertion of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Case of Lieutenant Cobb
Jackson discusses the case of Lieutenant Cobb who, because of a derangement of the Army, lost two year's opportunity to rise in rank. He has been reinstated in the Artillery but now finds himself in …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Testimonies of My Military Conduct
Murarius presents testimonies of his military conduct for Hamilton's perusal.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTaken Unwell with a Violent Fever
Bass admits that he is not able to attend to business because he is very unwell and confined to his bed. He had a violent fever the previous evening and sent for a doctor who ordered him bled …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Surveying the Rotten Potatoes, Etc.
Captain Truxton enumerates the expenses of the Frigate "Constellation" and discusses such matters as the potatoes, furnished agreeable to an Act of Congress, that have been found to be rotten.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.Support of Good Character
Washington enclosed document supporting the good character of Mr. Ames and listed relationship to all the man's acquaintances.
General CollectionSupplying Meat, Drink, Clothing, & Medicine, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of supply and accounting matters, Ames want to know whether the clothing for the apprentices is to be considered articles for the use of the factory procured by Colonel Williams. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supply of Troops
Craig listed supply of several posts and goods allocated to each company.
Fifth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [5A-F2] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)Supplies to be Forwarded
(First half of letter illegible) Mentioned stores and supplies to be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersSupplies for Capt. Brock's Company
Transmit to Baltimore for the use of Capt. James Brock's Company of Artillerists and Engineers the following: six hats, six vests, twelve pair of woolen overalls, twelve pair of socks, twelve pair of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suit of Law Relative to the Debt of Captain Wylie
Power solicits Hodgdon's advice regarding a law suit against him relative to the debt of Captain Thomas Wylie on the presumption that Power had received his commutation and land warrant in his role as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suit Between Colonel Sargent and General St. Clair
Colonel Sargent has asked Cutler to forward information with legal documents respecting a suit pending between him and General St. Clair of the Northwestern Territory. Even though Cutler is unable to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suggests Location for Quarters, Indian Stipends
Suggests Fort Washington or Cincinnati for desired quarters as a strategic location along the Mississippi River. Refers to stipends for Indians destined for Fort Wayne.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggests Compensation for Officers
Writes about extra allowances for officers, outlining distinctions for compensations. Suggests fixed compensation rates.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggests Addition of 2 Troops to Cavalry Regiments
Refers to instructions from the Commander-in-Chief, adding two troops to the regiment of cavalry for a total of ten troops.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Sugar and Coffee Needed at Knoxville
Sugar and coffee and other merchandise are costly to the purchaser in Knoxville. Therefore, Wright asks that a small quantity of these articles be sent with Colonel Henley's wagoner. He will pay for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sufficient Compensation
Hamilton notes that if the recruiting service is to be his responsibility, he ought to be definitively appointed. He stresses his need for sufficient pay to compensate for the loss of professional …
Stephen Raphel PapersSubsistence, Wood, & Articles of War
Dayton advises Simmons that he is due subsistence for August 1797 through January 1798 and pay for September 1797 through January 1798. He is also due wood from September that can probably be drawn at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Subscription to the "Country Porcupine," Etc.
With the permission of the Secretary of War, Wilkins plans to travel to Philadelphia where he hopes to meet with Hodgdon and thank him for the many favors he has provided. He also will purchase the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Submission of Names for List of Men Seeking Officers' Appointments
Adams submits the names of two men to be considered for officers' commissions.
John Adams PapersSubmission of Copy of Cabinet Circular Requesting Judgment of Decisions on New York Defense Plan
McHenry submits a copy of his circular to the heads of departments, which he prepared as per Adams' request that they adjudicate the rightness of his decision(s) regarding the New York Defense Plan.
John Adams PapersStores Purchased for the Naval Yard at Portsmouth
Quincy discusses sundry supply matters at the Naval Yard at Portsmouth. He mentions both the frigate under construction and the Algerian frigate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stoppages to Pay for Court Martialed Officer
Steele notified Simmons of duplicate memorandum sent to commanding officer of Capt. Charles Stuart explaining the Captain's regimental court martial sentence of pay stoppages. Request to attend to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Stoddert Accepts the Office of Secretary of the Navy
Letter, discusses his acceptance of office of Secretary of the Navy.
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