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Proper Deductions
If two month's pay is twelve dollars than the pay for twenty days must be $2.66. The deductions seem to have used the same principle in all cases so Dyson may have made an error in his payroll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proper Characters for Officers, Etc.
Though he is not yet exercising the functions of his military office, Hamilton comments on the instructions for the Recruiting Service and the appointment of Colonel Ogden to command a Regiment.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPromises Cooperation; Refers to Appointments, Promotion to Office
Mr. Henry had adopted the ideas suggested to him and Hamilton pleges his cooperation. If Mr. Wharton desires an appointment he will probably have take his chances and hope that there is a vacancy in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Producing New Files, Etc.
The iron and stocks have come to hand but there are 25 less stocks than expected and 152 are knotty or cracked and unfit for use. Ames mentioned to the Secretary of War that a file cutter should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring, Manufacturing, and Repairing Certain Articles
McHenry provides a list of articles and wants to know which of them have been procured, where they are deposited, and when the remains may be expected? Also what part of those articles ordered to be …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionProcuring a Surgeoncy for Tom Reynolds
Reynolds' son Tom has served his apprenticeship with Doctor Foushee of Richmond and has been in extensive practice in the County of Matthews for two years. He is now desirous of an appointment as a …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionProceeding of the court martial upon Ensign Parmele
Encloses the proceedings of the court martial from Ensign Parmele.
James McHenry PapersProblems Settling Mr. Cudworth's Account
Cudworth not a citizen of the state of New York, probate judge must be appealed to for settlement. Unanticipated costs.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Printed List of Officers
Enclosed is a receipt for $2 for bounty paid. Dayton requests a list of officers in the Army. He did have one but gave it to Ensign Glynn at Schenectady.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Price of Stocks Fit for Military Guns, Etc.
A thousand gun stocks have been received by Captain Fleming. Before work is done on any of them it will be necessary to determine the price of those fit for stocking military guns. In 1793 Cranch was …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Price of Increased Ration
Enclosed is a copy of a letter to Tench Francis with his answer relative to the price of the additional articles of increased ration at Trenton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Prepares Report for the President
Refers to the English system. Is preparing a report for the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Precautions Against Fever
Lists requirements for combating and preventing contagious fever spreading through city. Proposed moving office to Lamberton, Pennsylvania;
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Praises Mr. Carroll, Washington's Aid; Believes Washington Will Not Make Appointments
Expresses pleasure at seeing Mr. Carroll, an aid to Washington. Does not believe the General will make any appointments for some time.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Power of Attorney Properly Authenticated
Wilkins only has time to enclose a properly authenticated power of attorney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder to be Remanufactured
Miller observes that he has the full quantity of powder on hand that was rejected because of the proof and therefore must be remanufactured. Having nothing to do during the winter except …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Magazine at Fort Clinton
George Fleming has been directed to purchase materials and employ workmen to rebuild the wall of the powder magazine in Old Fort Clinton at West Point. Fleming should be given whatever instructions …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder and Cannon to Philadelphia
The barrels of powder were shipped on a vessel that sailed on Saturday. The vessel with the three-pounders and six-pounders will sail for Philadelphia immediately and be delivered to Mr. Harris. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Potential Officers of the Provisional Army
Hamilton assesses the credentials of several of the men who have been proposed for positions in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPostpones Departure for New York
Refers to arrival of marines in New York. His departure has been postponed. Requested the company of Lieut. Col. Doughty at Brunswick.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Policy on Murders of Creeks
Wish for system to deal with murder of Indians and discourage future occurrences.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76Plans for Best Use of Men; Gratitude for Appointment
Has complied with request. Refers to best use of men in and out of Congress. Expresses gratitude for appointment. Plans to join the Board.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Pistols & Muskets to Captain Dale for the "Ganges"
Harris is asked to deliver to Captain Dale of the ship "Ganges" ten pairs of pistols and 24 muskets with bayonets upon Dale's return of 24 muskets into store.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionPinckney's Appointment as Major General
McHenry discusses Pinckney's appointment as a Major General in the Provisional Army of the United States, a rank he shares with Alexander Hamilton and Henry Knox.
Pinckney Family Papers
