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Order of Operations for Provisional Army; French Forces in Florida
Speaks of order of operations in the provisional army. Mentions French forces in Florida.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Order of Commissions
Adams felt that McHenry believed the unanimous opinion of the public and the Federalists was that Hamilton should be appointed first. Adams negated this sentiment as false, noting that McHenry …
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionOrder for USS United States to Patrol Off Delaware
Orders Barry to patrol off the coast of Delaware; refers to new acts of Congress which will affect naval operations.
John Barry Collection.Order for Tents and Shirts
McHenry requests that tents and shirts be delivered to Major P. Gordon for which he will provide a receipt. The shirts must be washed before they can be returned to the store.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order for Stores to be Forwared to Natchez
Received notification that Gen. Wilkinson ordered a significant quantity of stores, Craig will abstain from making any additional orders until quantity is received.
James Robertson PapersOpinions about 2 Military Court Cases
Encloses warrants for two military courts: one a general court martial for Captain Thomas Lewis, the other a court of inquiry for Captain Edward Miller. Suggests a standardized procedure to request …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Opinion of Officers
Outlines possible officers to file the command and positions on the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Makes note of desirable characteristics of commanding officers.
George & Katherine Davis CollectionOnly Course of Action is War with France
Private correspondence: Knox sees the only way to assert ourselves as an independent nation is to wage war against the unjust rulers of France.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)One Misfortune After Another
Fisher begs Hodgdon for assistance. After recovering from a severe case of rheumatism, he now finds himself afflicted with another form of misfortune. The strict hand of justice has called on him for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the Provisional Army and its domestic opposition
Uriah Tracy informs James McHenry that Governor Jonathan Trumbull and Colonel Wadsworth from Connecticut are preparing names for officers in an additional regiment for the Provisional Army. Tracy …
James McHenry PapersOn the appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
Response to McHenry's questions on the Provisional Army. Argues that - in the event of the bill being passed into law - President Adams should appoint officers for the army without delay, although the …
James McHenry PapersOn Relative Rank, Both for General Officers & New Field Officer Appointments in New Corps
Discusses the fort at Castle Island [Massachusetts], and the relative suitability of various officers. The latter largely concerns the abilities of a Major Brooks to one of the new regiments. …
John Adams PapersOfficer Recommendation & Letter Concerning Defense of Georgia
Asks that Philip Church of New York be added to the list of new captains of infantry, and forwards a letter concerning the defense of Georgia, from Governor Jackson of that state. Adams asks McHenry …
John Adams PapersOfficer Appointment
Doubts Knox will assist McHenry in the manner requested. Detailed description of appointment process. Washington prepared to travel to Philadelphia if he could meet with McHenry, Knox, and Hamilton to …
George & Katherine Davis CollectionOffering Myself for a Staff Appointment
Because the climate of the Mississippi does not agree with him, Glen would like to return to the Atlantic states and offer himself for a position on Hamilton's staff.
Alexander Hamilton PapersObtaining Patents
Since the books and documents relative to obtaining patents are in the office of the Accountant, McHenry requests that Simmons provide the necessary documents to those urgently requesting patents …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Obtaining My Son's Discharge
Dover enlists Livingston's assistance in obtaining his son's discharge from the War Department.
Alexander Hamilton PapersObtaining Employment
Despite a state of health that doesn't permit laborious employment, Crosby asks Simmons to help him gain employment in a public office with adequate compensation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Obstacles to Becoming a Commissioner
Referring to the probability that he might be appointed as one of the commissioners to hold a treaty with the Cherokees, Butler argues that the representatives of his country would oppose such an …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Observations on Arms, Accoutrments, & Clothing
Cushing provides his assessment of the current state of arms, clothing, and accoutrments. Though his knowledge of the cavalry is limited, he believes their clothing is generally as defective as that …
Alexander Hamilton PapersNotifications of Documents Forwarded
Informs Marine corps under Navy Department, Champlin's enclosures forwarded by McHenry.
G.C. Mason's Reminiscences of NewportNotification of Various Issues, Including Congress' Refusal to Declare War on France
Informs Barry of various matters -- including information about another ship, the health of his wife, and the closing of Congress without an official declaration of war against France.
John Barry Collection.Notification of Receipt of Letters, Resignation of Lieut. Discussed
Discussed resignation of Lieut, receipt of documents from various officers. Request for clothing and medical supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Notification of Receipt of Letter, Balance Still Due Izard
Izard has received $200 due him from the Supervisor of South Carolina. His account carries a balance in his favor which he would like to have paid.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Receipt of Letter
Letter informed Hale he was to receive money from Mr. Wentworth, Supervisor for the Militia, but bill could not be negotiated in favor of Hale.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
