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Inspection of Clothing
Having nearly completed the inspection of the clothing contracted for by Mr. Billington, Mr. Francis wants Steele and Ewing to inspect that previously sent for by the United States. The compensation …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inspecting the Company of Capt. Gates
Gibbs compliments the discipline and appearance of the men of Captain Gates' Company.
Alexander Hamilton PapersInquiry into Purchasing New Type of Saddle
Discusses the possible purchase of a supply of a new pattern of saddle.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInjury from Moths, Etc.
Enclosed is a statement of the public stores received since October 1797. Though there have been thirty different deliveries, Bray has made entries only in those cases where stores have been receipted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Informing the Commander in Chief
McHenry stresses the importance of keeping General Washington well informed so that when he does take command, he can do so with the knowledge he needs to be an effective commander.
Alexander Hamilton PapersIndian Relations
Cause and effect of white settlers and Indian hostilities on frontier of Georgia. Relates to the thefts of horses from the Choctaw King.
File II, Georgia Executive Department; Incoming Correspondence by Author to Governor.Indian Annuities
Major Craig discusses Indian annuities with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Annuities
Enclosed invoices for annuities due several Indian Nations. All goods listed have been forwarded. Invoices must be sent along with annuities or the agents will not be able to distribute quantities …
James Robertson PapersImproving the Accounting System of the Navy Department
Mr. McDaniel is opening the storebooks for the Accountant's Office of the Navy Department. An acquaintance with the principles and an inspection of the form in which the War Department accounts are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improvements in Manufacturing Arms
The Secretary of War has asked Ames to prepare a statement of the price of arms manufactured at Springfield including possible improvements in the business. Ames suggests sending a small chest of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improvement in the Work of the Armory, Etc.
After reporting that the chest of arms has been forwarded to New York, Ames assesses the operation of the Springfield Armory. He sees improvement in that the work is better executed with more dispatch …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Impossible to Make Satisfactory Returns, Etc.
Anderson explains why he has not forwarded a return of business and expenditures for the year 1798. There are so many small parties sent in separate directions that he scarcely has an hour's leisure …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Important Not to Make Bad Worse
McHenry believes that the mission should continue to receive fair play and should be conducted with the same candor as if the measure is the best that could be devised. It is important not to make bad …
Robert Goodloe Harper Papers, Mm82024950Identifying Those Who Are Willing to Serve
Events may occur that render it indispensable to raise men so measures should be taken to identify qualified officers who are willing to serve. For that purpose, references have been solicited from …
Stephen Raphel PapersI Have Been Willing to Die, Etc.
John Murray laments that he has stood by the dying beds of many who were called away. The truth is both B. and Murray are cowards. He was afraid to stay and Murray was afraid to run away. He thought …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
