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The Virtues of Tioga Point as a Recruiting Rendezvous
Sounding like the President of the Tioga Point Chamber of Commerice, Kirkland extols the virtues of Tioga Point as a recruiting rendezvous.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe State of Things
Hamilton reports to General Washington on the state of recruiting and supplying what he refers to as the Provisional Army. He observes that If McHenry's actions were the equal of his good intentions, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Quartermaster General's Books, Etc.
Miller has supposed that clothing was not to come through his department except when it is related to the transportation business. The enclosed invoice contains vests for private artillery men. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Progress of My Detachment
Capt. Henry reports on the progress of his detachment which has been delayed by unfavorable weather. Lieutenant Boote has been asked to deliver to the Quartermaster any clothing that is not being used …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe President's Lack of Urgency
McHenry comments on the lack of urgency on the part of the President in forwarding instructions to Hamilton. He also has presented a list of nominations to the President which, it is hoped, does not …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Organzation & Manning of My Regiment
Rice informs Hamilton of his progress in organizing and manning his regiment.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe List of Appointments Has Filled Me with Dispiriting Feelings
Despite the advice of friends that he has earned a rest, Gibbs expresses his disappointment at not being included in the list of appointments.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Justice of My Present Request
Osborne explains the circumstances which caused him to be placed under arrest for disobeying a senior officer. He wants to be tried by senior officers and not by his peers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Best Route to South Carolina, Etc.
Enclosed is a letter from Mr. Crafts with instructions for disposing the clothes upon their arrival. Miller asserts that the best route for sending the clothes to South Carolina is probably through …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Accountant's Office of the Department of War audits Major Craig
Peter Hagner notifies Major Craig of an impending audit.
Isaac Craig PapersTerms Proposed for Taking My Son
Perkins declares himself well satisfied with the terms proposed by Bayerd & Pettit by which they will employ his son who has Perkins' full consent to bind himself to them. He hopes that his son will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Teams of Horses to Go to Harpers Ferry
Miller has offered to pay Mr. Cochran five dollars per day for a five-horse team and six dollars per day for a six-horse team to go to Harpers Ferry. Captain Bishop says that he made no bargain with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Surplus of Rations;
Frye discusses the disposition of the surplus of rations resulting from the departure of part of his garrison to West Point.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSupport of the Army and Navy
McHenry bemoans the failure of the Secretary of the Treasury to appreciate the urgency of providing adequate financial support for the Army and Navy.
Papers of William Livingston, MICROFILMSupplying Iron of the Best Quality
The Jollys offer to respond to Hodgdon's order and deliver iron of the best quality and of all descriptions. They have been supplying Mr. Francis for some time and he will concur that they supply iron …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies for Troops, Assistance for Craig
General to write commanding officer at Massac to select and forward pants and portions to troops at Loftus Cliffs. Information on Capt. Lyman's situation with Mr. Harris. Sent E. King to assist …
James Robertson PapersSupplies for Soldiers in Litchfield, Connecticut
Describes want of supplies for soldiers stationed in Litchfield, Connecticut under Captain Ranney. Mentions that the recruiting service there already has 36 men, but asks why they are furnished with …
James McHenry Papers
