Autograph Letter Signed
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Settlement of Recruiting Account
11/13/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons responding to earlier letters concerning Leonard's recruiting account, promises matter will be looked into by "proper authorities."
Abiel Leonard Collection
Settlement of My Accounts
02/18/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcDermott has dispatched a messenger to Georgia so as to obtain any of his vouchers that may be there and will be in Philadelphia by March 25th to effect a final settlement of all of his accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of Accounts
10/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSands thanks Simmons for having forwarded a letter to Hamtramck and asks if he has made any reply.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Sesame Seed Oil for Public Use
02/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWilkins requests that for public use ten gallons of sesame seed oil be sent to Pittsburgh by the first available wagon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sergeant's Suit of Clothing to Lieutenant McRea
05/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver one complete suit of sergeant's clothing to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Sending Your Receipt Book to My Works
09/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcCormick expresses his gratitude to Hodgdon for offering his receipt book to his works. The receipt book should be entrusted to the care of McCormick's porter whose fidelity is beyond question. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sending Gun Stocks & Iron When the River Opens
02/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSo many of the gun stocks on hand are unfit for use that replacements should be sent from either New York or Philadelphia at the earliest opportunity. There are no seasoned ones currently in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sending Cotton from Natchez to Orleans, Etc.
11/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe following are the few legible portions of this document: my expenses; Orleans; expense of sending cotton from Natchez to Orleans is eighty cents per one hundred; horseman; bristle; reins; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Send On the Clothing Ordered for Elizabeth Town
02/26/1798 Autograph Letter Signed"I will thank you to send on the clothing which is ordered for this place as soon as possible, as it is now wanted."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Selling the Useless Barrels, Etc.
08/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Bryant has mentioned the propriety of cleaning the French arms in the stores and it would be more convenient to do it now rather than later. Colonel Larett [?] from Plymouth County has offered …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Seeks Supplies for Seacoast Garrisons
11/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedReports exchange of $1000. Encloses regulations about fuel for the garrisons on the coast, with the request of certain articles, clothing, boots, and supplies. Plans to send someone to Vermont.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Seeks Instructions to Post Note with Bank of the US and Dispersion of Funds
05/05/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, seeks instructions regarding post note of the Bank of the United States.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
Seeks Instruction on Legal Operation of Indian Land
03/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to operation of laws and settlement for Indian lands. Seeks protection of US lands.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Seeks Harmony among US Relations
08/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedReports health of family, details of journey to France with a high probability of combat. Speaks of harmony between the two nations. Mentions systems of operations and friends of the US.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Seeks Commission for Mr. King for France
09/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSeeks commission for Mr. King, who recently agreed to take Mr. Dandridge for his secretary. Briefly mentions diplomatic efforts with France. Requests that he be firm and persuasive.
James McHenry Papers
Seeking Civil Employment
11/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedArmstrong wants Hamilton's support in seeking civil employment, perhaps as a Pay Master.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Seeking a Refund for the Loss of Horses
02/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedButler has been told that she should apply for the price of the horses that were lost in 1797. Even though the value of the two horses is not high, she still wants to have the money refunded and asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Securing a Pay Raise
11/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon to lobby the Secretary at War to secure a pay raise on his behalf.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
10/11/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Genesee Treaty; discusses investment banking re Seneca money; discusses Indians.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Satisfying Mr. McHenry
09/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAnnexed is what the Clifforts presume is sufficient to satisfy Mr. McHenry. If anything else should be required by him, the Cliffords stand ready to render whatever is necessary when they next visit …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sails for the Ship "United States"
05/30/1798 Autograph Letter Signed"You wll deliver to David Ross of the ship United States the sails of the said ship."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Safe Conveyance of the Box
05/02/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMrs. Murray had intended to send a box to her brother with Mr. Goodhue but fears that he will leave Philadelphia before her letter arrives. Therefore, she asks Hodgdon to send the box with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Russell's Receipts
07/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedW. D. Russell's receipt for $135.30 is transmitted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Rules and Regulations Respecting the Recruiting Service
09/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the rules and regulations respecting the recruiting service that have been adopted by the President of the United States, John Adams. As soon as the blanks in the fifteenth and sixteenth …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Rule Governing Extra Expenses
08/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedIn cases where services performed by an officer are extra, expenses are to be allowed according to what has been allowed other officers under similar circumstances.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
