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Appointments of Adjutant General and Gift
Mentioned previous letter sent by Washington to McHenry regarding lack of communication to Washington on all military decisions. Thanked McHenry for his inclusion in more recent decisions. Noted Mr. …
George & Katherine Davis CollectionAppointment to Major General
Letter, informs Knox re commission of Major General; discusses pay of general officers.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionAppointment of Robert Hamilton as a Lieutenant in the Navy
Alexander Hamilton has received notification from Mr. Goldsborough informing Captain Robert Hamilton of his appointment as a Lieutenant in the Navy. He thanks Stoddert for his efforts on Captain …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAppointment of Officers, Etc.
Adams has consented to the appointment of Captain Church and Lieutenant Hamilton as officers. He has also received from Lucien Hauteval a packet of addresses which do not seem to be of sufficient …
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment of Officers to New Regiments
Provides statement of public service experience of several officers and staff members. Refers to Congressional recess and Senate work with the the President's nominations. Discusses the nominations of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Appointment of Officers
Washington in a convalescent state and cannot attend to usual business. Will attend to matters of South Carolina and Georgia with Pinckney if he visits Mount Vernon. Rumors about the Northwestern …
George & Katherine Davis CollectionAppointment of Ebenezer Stevens as agent to Department of War at New York, defense of the City and Harbor of New York, and instructions for keeping and rendering accounts
McHenry informs Simmons that Colonel Ebenezer Stevens has been appointed agent for the Department of War at New York. He is authorized to purchase timber, provide certain articles in the Ordnance …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment as volunteer aid-de-camp to General Washington
Carroll expresses his gratitude of McHenry's recommendation that he become a volunteer aid-de-camp to General Washington as soon as he enters into active service.
James McHenry PapersAppointment as Volunteer Aid
Unofficial notification that Carroll to be appointed as volunteer aid to G. Washington.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionAppointment as Inspector General
Pickering discusses the implications of Hamilton being appointed Inspector General which would place him in a position senior to General PInckney.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as Commandant of Massachusetts Recruiters; Duties & Regulations for That Office
Appoints Jackson as commandant of recruiting parties in Massachusetts; orders him to inspect Castle Island and report on its readiness to receive recruits, once the convicts detained there have been …
John Adams PapersAppointment as a Surgeon's Mate
Dr. Wells had applied to the Secretary of War for an appointment as a Surgeon's Mate in the Navy but has learned that the appointment will be made by Stoddert as Secretary of the Navy. If appointed, …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionApplying for Guns, Stores, and Ammunition
Angus encloses a letter for the Secretary of War and thanks Hodgdon for informing him how to apply for the guns, stores, and ammunition for his men and for the defense of his post. He stresses the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Applications for Furloughs, Etc.
McClary had written earlier to the Commander in Chief for a leave of absence but as all furloughs are to be granted by the Secretary of War, he will make application to him through Col. Strong.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Applications & Recommendation for Officer & Chaplain Appointments
Adams encloses applications for officer appointments for McHenry's consideration, as well as a recommendation for the appointment of a chaplain.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Application for Public Work
Mrs. Beates states that she is anxious to do everything in her power to support her little daughters but she feels her fate relative to the Army is still undetermined. She has asked Mr. Billington for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Application for Command of an Artillery Regiment
Hoops seeks command of an Artillery Regiment and includes a letter from General Washington.
Alexander Hamilton PapersApplication for a Lieutenancy in the Navy
McRea has submitted his application for a lieutenancy on board one of the vessels fitted out as convoys for merchant ships. Fearing that a mere application might not be sufficient, he has secured …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionApplication for a Commission
North recommends a relative for a commission as a captain in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersApplication as Surgeon or Mate on a Navy Vessel
Dr. Wells asks to be considered as an applicant for appointment as a surgeon on one of the ships of war and, if that cannot be done, he wants to be considered for a Mate's commission.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionApplication & Recommendation for Officer Appointment
Encloses a letter from John Hampden Palmer, the grandson of Revolutionary War General Joseph Palmer, who is seeking an appointment to the army. Adams commends him as a man of "sprightly abilities."
John Adams PapersApology Regarding Kilty Expenditure
Knight did not realize he needed to show that the money from Mr. Kilty was paid as intended. He has been unable to enlist a dummer or fifer.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Announces Orders for Quartermaster General and Naval Contractor
Announces orders for the Quartermaster General and naval contractor Mr. Humphreys.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Andrew Robertson v. Alexander Power
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)
