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Reports Lieut. Leonard's Need for Assistance
Reports that Lieutenant Leonard may not be able to march with his men without assistance, and that inhabitants are very anxious that they move along.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Interaction with Tench Francis about Simmons's Character
Encloses letter to Tench Francis regarding unfavorable opinion of Simmons's character. Questions idea of an assistant purveyor.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Complaint of Insult to Hamilton
Responds to William Simmons's claim that Vance grossly insulted him and requests immediate repercussions. Forwards complaint to Major General Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Clothing Shipment and Employment of Paymaster
Regrets not being able to supply appropriate clothing to the troops due to the contractor unable to navigate the Delaware River. Employed Mr. Edward Wright of Maryland as paymaster in Tennessee.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Activities, Instructions, and Troops Marching
Acknowledges friendship. Refers to instructions given to General Pinckney. Discusses detachments marching from Philadelphia.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Activities of Attorney General
Refers to activities of the US Attorney General. Speaks of departmental reports. Encloses regulations [not included].
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Report on a fleet headed to Ireland
Addresses a newspaper report that a fleet is in all probability headed to Ireland, and that the United States must take precautions to protect their own principal forts against any undesirable …
James McHenry PapersReport of Friendly Indians
Major Craig relays report of friendly Indians to Samuel Hodgdon. Major Kingsbury is taking a furlough.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report from the Western District
In his mostly undecipherable handwriting, this unknown officer provides a detailed report of events in the West.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReport for Congress on Military Matters, Emphasizing Foreign Relations
As requested, details military matters pertinent to lay before the next session of Congress. Believes the country to generally be in a fine state of health, including peace with the Indians, …
John Adams PapersReplacing the Powder that Was Embezzled
Morris called on Mr. Poe to discuss the powder that was embezzled. Poe will meet with the other gentleman with whom he is associated and discuss the matter. Though they admit that they are accountable …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Repairs of Small Arms at West Point, Etc.
Cranch provides a detailed discussion of supplies and repairs at West Point. He apologizes for not writing sooner but he has been afflicted by a long and dangerous illness.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Removal of offices from Philadelphia to Trenton
States that it is proper - in light of the fever - to temporarily remove the offices of the War Department from Philadelphia to Trenton.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Relinquishing His Share of the Wharfage, Etc.
Apparently Mr. Downing has agreed to relinquish his share of the wharfage agreeable to his promise. That being the case, Ashbridge's account should be adjusted accordingly and forwarded to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Relative Rank of Captains in the Navy
Talbot complains to Hamilton about his placement in the relative rank of Captains of the Navy. He is particulaly displeased with the placement of Capt. Truxton above him .He argues that when an …
Alexander Hamilton PapersReimbursement for Services
Supposed Col. Hamtramck's information regarding clothing allocation for recruits to be correct. Remarked on Pickering's disposition, but said that Craig will eventually be fully compensated for his …
James Robertson Papers
