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Conducting Myself Through the Vexatious Labrynth, Etc.
Among other matters, Mrs. Murray complains that a large number of her subscribers are astonishingly remiss even while she is obligated to make payments to her printer. A letter she received from …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conditional Appointment
Detailed description of Washington's appointment and the conditions he set on his appointment.
George & Katherine Davis CollectionConcerns with Recent Commissions
Writes in regard to recent commission. Reports communication with Knox and Hamilton as well as General Washington. Writes about setting up army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about Rochefontaine's Late Returns
Along with the enclosure of the return of military stores at West Point, Fleming complains that he has received no return from Colonel Rochefontaine of what carriages the artillerist's artificers and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
Firmly insists upon the order of rank for Major General of the Provisional Army to be Knox, Pinckney, and Hamilton, in accordance to their experience. Expresses deep respect for Washington, but states …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the political mood of the nation
Notes that a leaked conversation on the Jay Treaty led to the defeat of a Congressman as a result of the fear that Britain was running United States foreign policy. Mentions John Henry - the …
James McHenry PapersConcerning rebellion in the French West Indies
Encloses a memorandum on the French West India Islands that suggests that it is sensible for the United States to give aid to the rebels if they declare independence from France. Desires that Great …
James McHenry PapersConcerning electoral politics
Writes on the political climate and electoral atmosphere from a Federalist perspective, concerning partisanship and opposition.
James McHenry PapersConcern about Emoluments for General Officers
Hamilton argues that the policy of suspending emoluments for general officers until they begin active service will force them to remain inactive and therefore will prove to be contrary to the good of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Concern & Chagrin
Heth states his concern and chagrin at having been kept in a state of suspense for ten days merely to ascertain whether or not his charges for compensation are to be admitted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Comptroller's Office Requests an Explanation for Purchase Price of Sloop
Under consideration is the account of John Wilkins, Quartermaster General for disbursements made in Philadelphia by Hodgdon as his agent between July 1 1796 and December 31 1797. Steele notices that …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Compensation of Col. Heth
McHenry is unable to render judgement on the additional compensation of Col. William Heth without knowing in what respect the performance of his duties has been different from that of other agents and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Clerks
McHenry has to apportion salaries that have not been fixed by law so Simmons should transmit the names of the clerks asssigned to his office along with his opinion as to the salaries they should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Communications with President of the Board
Received notice. Refers to a notice from a Charles [illegible]. Has forwarded to the President of the Board.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Commissions for Three Generals Are Enclosed
Adams encloses the commissions for the three generals, signed and dated with the same day.
Robert Oliver PapersCommissions
Cover letter for Stevens' receipt for money paid him for commissions on paying and receiving money for the War Department. Cited in Simmons to Stevens, 06/16/1798.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Comments on Negotiations with Cherokee; Root of Problem with Indians Reluctant to Sell Land
Acknowledges receipt of McHenry's letters concerning treaty negotiations with the Cherokee. He confirms the commission of Col. Butler as an Indian commissioner, and comments on the root of the …
John Adams PapersComments on Interaction with the Comptroller, Letter from Simmons
Letter, alludes to letter of William Simmons to Freeman re actions of Rochefontaine.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Comments on Cost of Algerian Fleet
Needless expenses mounting related to putting the Algerian fleet to sea. Fleet is ready, awaiting orders, request to set sail.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Command of a Troop of Horse
Glen seeks Hamilton's support in obtaining the command of a Troop of Horse.
Alexander Hamilton PapersColors for the Greyheads of Alexandria
Washington asks McHenry to provide colors [a flag] for the "Greyheads" of Alexandria who have formed a company to provide for the defense of the town and its vicinity. They would like Mrs. Washington …
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.Colonel Tousard as Inspector of Artillery
Adams questions the wisdom of appointing Colonel Tousard as Inspector of Artillery. Tousard is a fine officer but he is of French origin and Adams is worried that in a war with the French, Tousard …
Alexander Hamilton PapersColonel Gaither's Antipathy Toward Georgia
Governor Jackson cites Ensign McCall's letter as further evidence of Colonel Gaither's ill will toward the citizens of Georgia. Jackson maintains, therefore, that justice demands the removal of …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Coffin's Gratitude
Coffin expresses his gratitude to Simmons for his attention to Coffin's draft in favor of the post office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
