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Send My Company's Arms by the Burlington Stage Boat
McIlvaine of the Burlington Volunteers asks that the arms to be provided to his company be sent by Capt. Myers' stage boat as quickly as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seeks to Settle Officer Accounts
Writes regarding the settlement of officer accounts for expeditions. Requests report and any necessary information.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks to Settle Accounts for Kentucky Volunteers
Encloses report to Quartermaster General. Requests sums needed to settle accounts. Asks for information about the Volunteers of Kentucky. Seeks strict justice for Captain Butler, requiring General …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Recruiting Information about Regiment Disbursement
Requests distribution of additional twelve regiments among the respective states according to arrangements made in December by the Commander in Chief. Seeks information for recruiting purposes.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about Various Harbors
Refers to the proceedings of the naval committee meeting in Baltimore about US efforts in various harbors. Writes of Boston harbor. Lists money required for harbors, and waits for engineer's report.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about Jasper Parrish's Employment as Indian Interpreter
Reports discrepancy in dates of employment of Jasper Parrish as an Indian interpreter. Requests information from the Six Nations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about Double Posts in South Carolina
Expresses concern about officers drawing double rations in Charleston, SC. Seeks list of officers. Refers to transition of posts, but requests information on which posts are double posts.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Addition of Agents for the Commissariate, Etc.
Asks for a list of the officers for Connecticut; requests paperwork supporting their approval. Responds to idea about chief agent for each department. Wonders if there is any arrangement for the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeking assistance
Doctor Osborn is seeking Simmons' assistance; specifically, he is looking to receive back pay and forage. Simmons works as an accountant.
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Sedgwicks's Many Concerns
In addition to a reference to an attempt to repeal the Alien and Sedition Acts, Sedgwick discusses the difficulties in supplying sufficient clothing to the troops in the widely dispersed Army. He …
Alexander Hamilton PapersSecuring the Appointment for Dr. Buchanan
Dr. Buchanan is going to Philadelphia to solicit an appointment as a surgeon in the Army or Navy. His friends have a vey high opinion of his talents. He is the son of an old citizen of New York and he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Secretary of the Treasury's Opinion Regarding Presidential Power Over Officers' Commissions, Relative to the Court Martial of Richard Hunt
Regarding the issue of officer appointments, Wolcott believes that the laws dictates that officer appointments are made by the concerted action of both the Senate and the president. States opinion …
John Adams PapersSecretary of the State's Opinion Regarding Presidential Power Over Officers' Commissions, Relative to the Court Martial of Richard Hunt
Pickering submits his observations concerning the question of presidential power in officer's commissions and of the propriety of Sgt. Richard Hunt's court martial. Believes that an officer's …
John Adams PapersSecretary of the Navy's Opinion Regarding Presidential Power Over Officers' Commissions, Relative to the Court Martial of Richard Hunt
The Secretary of the Navy expresses his opinions on the matter of presidential power of military appointment, and its relation to the recent court martial of Sgt. Richard Hunt. Notes that the …
John Adams PapersSecretary at War discusses status of stores with Major Craig
The Secretary at War asks that future requistions made on behalf of equipping the gallies contain more detailed information to assist in accurate procurement.
Isaac Craig PapersScarcity of Water at Our Mills, Etc.
Because of the scarcity of water at their mills, McCormich & Co. are disappointed because they are not producing the number of barrels required by their contract. They ask Hodgdon to order Mr. Harris …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Samuel Henley's Account
Mr. Samuel Henley's account as Conductor of Military Stores should be settled upon the principle of compensation that has been previously admitted. Henley cannot proceed to join the Army without his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Salary of $2000 Per Annum
Stevens states his preference for a salary of $2000 per year as agent to the War Department, dating from the date of his appointment.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRules for Settling Accounts
Notification that McHenry wrote to Quartermaster General stating that until general system is established, all Ordnance accounts should pass through his Quartermaster's Department for settlement. …
James Robertson Papers
