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Willingness to Serve as a Volunteer in the Army
Harper discusses his current situation as a lawyer in Baltimore but assures McHenry that he stands ready to return to military service if the need should arise. He would require at least a colonel's …
Robert Goodloe HarperWe Are in Want of Almost Everything
DeBerger is currently in the hospital but probably only has a cold. The clothing will be very acceptable since most of the men are in want. Freeman has recently made a general return of all the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Washington writes to McHenry regarding uniform insignia
Washington remits the cost expended by the Secretary at War in sending rank insignia to Mount Vernon. Washington states that he is expecting to have his uniform sent to Alexandria.
Huntington MssWashington writes to Knox regarding Wormeley
Washington informs Knox that a friend, Ralph Wormeley, is travelling to Boston to enroll his son at Harvard. Washington requests that Knox provide any necessary assistance to Wormeley in this …
Huntington MssWant of Clothing for Kalteisen's Company
Enclosed is a return of the clothing due to Captain Kalteisen's company of the 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers. What was sent appears to have been intended for Captain Huger's company of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of Camp Equipage
Hodgdon is asked to provide as quickly as possible camp equipage for two companies of infantry to be recruited for the 1st Regiment. General Hamilton informed Blake at Trenton that an order for them …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wagon in Which My Baggage is Being Sent
McKee observes that he arrived at the post without any complaint against the horse other than his frequently stumbling during the journey. To allay his anxiety, he wants information by post of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Various Accounting Matters
Clothing, ordnance, and military stores should be forwarded to fort on Mississippi river. Commanding officer there will move goods to final destination. Hodgdon hopes for a full settlement with …
James Robertson PapersUsurping the People of Illinois
Jones writes concerning the state of those living in the Illinois country, explaining the conditions that aided in the area's decline. Jones cites the conscription of provisions by General Clark's …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Update to Accounts
Accounts enclosed, Col. Gaither preparing vouchers, date they will be sent was unknown to McCall.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Unfortunate Incident in My Brother's Family, Etc.
Miller reports that an unfortunate incident in his brother James's family at Germantown has required his residence for the previous ten days. The enclosed warrant, with the Treasurer's endorsement, is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unfavorable Opinion of the Muskets of Mr. Peck, Etc.
Amidst a general assessment of the operations of the Springfield Armory, Wiliams notes that there is an unfavorable opinion of the quality of the muskets received of Mr. Peck. At the direction of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Troops May Be Corrupted
Refers to Mr. Patterson's letter. It is not Hamilton's intention to withdraw more than Cochran's and Henry's Companies. The other troops should remain on the insurgents' scene although he is concerned …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Troop Movements & Considerations Regarding the Insurrection in Northampton, Pennsylvania
Reminds Adams of his earlier letter regarding troops sent to put down the insurrection at Northampton, Pennsylvania. McHenry had believed that 5 companies of regulars and two companies of volunteer …
John Adams Papers
