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Andrew Crosher's Receipt
Enclosed is Andrew Crosher's receipt for two dollars bounty paid on October 16, 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Anchors for the Frigate "Constitution"
It appears that the anchors that arrived at Boston for the frigate "Constitution" are not proper for that ship so Captain Nicholson has refused to receive them. McHenry wants to know the substance of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAn order for six muskets for the President's household
Requests a delivery of six muskets to the house of John Adams, to be done secretly and without attention.
James McHenry PapersAn Office in the Commissary's Department
Mowatt expresses his desire for a position in the Commissary's Department.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAn Electioneering Scheme, Etc.
A mostly illegible letter that mentions an electioneering scheme that will point out someone's political character. It discusses someone who is violent and also refers to General Washington and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)An Appointment for Captain Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton seeks Stoddert's cooperation in the appointment of Captain Robert Hamilton to a position on board a frigate of the United States. Captain Talbot seems uncertain about his own …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAn Advance of One-Third
In settling the accounts for retained rations at the garrisons on the seaboard and at the several recruiting rendezvous, McHenry proposes that an advance of one-third of the contract price, previous …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount Received on Judgement Against John Duncan, Deceased
Van Rensselaer has received the judgment in Hodgdon's favor against John Duncan deceased. The money will be paid when Van Renssalaer arrives in Philadelphia. He will send a note if he encounters any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount of Clothing
Since no contract has been been formed for 1798, Simmons is instructed to report the amount of clothing according to the contract for 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amendments to Wilkinson's Request
Major Craig notifies Samuel Hodgdon of amendments to General Wilkinson's request for stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Altering the Present Indian Boundary
McHenry asks Butler to lend his presence to the impending treaty negotiations with the Cherokees which may require the alteration of the present Indian boundary. He warns that Zachariah Coxe is to be …
Timothy Pickering PapersAllocation of Recruiting Funds Discussed
Huger mistakenly made payments which should have been made by the contractor. Money furnished by Huger came out of recruiting funds. Capt. Kaltriten assured Huger recruiting advertisements were …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)All the Shot to the Navy Yard. Etc.
Enclosed are the orders of Mr. Francis to send all the shot to the Navy Yard. He told Godfrey and Mr. Larson to continue producing it until he told them to stop so they currently have more than twenty …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Agents Employed to Make Contracts
The principal agents employed to make contracts to procure cannon carriages and materials for workmen for the erection or repair of fortifications are Col. Ebenezer Stevens of New York, Archibald …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Affirmation of Appointment of Non-Commissioned Officers
Hoops would have given Henry a certificate of concurrence with his appointment of non-commissioned officers if he had know it was required.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Advances to Families of Ship's Carpenters
Major Craig requests that Samuel Hodgdon provide a statement of all advances made to the families of ship's carpenters so that final settlement can be made in a timely manner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advances Made to Families of Shipbuilders, Etc.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that a general return of stores has been transmitted to the Secretary at War. Craig acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's advances made to families of shipbuilders.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance to a Waggoner, Etc.
Major Craig requests that an advance provided to a waggoner be placed to his credit. Craig also requests an immediate supply of files and whip saws.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Addressing McHenry's Place in the Hamilton Relative Rank Intrigues
Authorizes the commissioning of generals of the army in the order of Knox, Pinckney, and Hamilton, and asks McHenry to call Knox and Hamilton into service whenever he deems fit. Answers McHenry's …
John Adams PapersAddressing Libel, Officer Appointments & North Carolina Horsemen
Addresses libels uttered by Major Brooks; Adams says he leaves it to McHenry and Stoddert to make a decision about the man's fitness for appointment. States that General North must accept his …
Stephen Raphel PapersAdditional Orders for Muskets
Follow up letter regarding an order for muskets place several days prior.
Eli Whitney Papers, Film:HM #219, #544Additional Accounting Heads
McHenry requests that Simmons add whatever new accounting heads [categories] required by Congress at its most recent session, bearing in mind the principles of arrangement established by the Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Acts by Direction of the President
Acts according to the direction of the President with the rank of Major General.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Act to augment the Army
The Secretary at War encloses an act to augment the Army of the United States to Ensign Boote.
William Rowland Boote PapersAcknowledgement of Receipt of Commission as Major General
Acknowledges receipt of commission as inspector and major general; states that he will defer his journey until late October, so as to arrive [presumably at Philadelphia] around November 1. Observes …
John Adams Papers
