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Fire at the Springfield Armory
Williams discusses the fire that occurred at the Springfield Armory, caused perhaps by a spark from the chimney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Find the Missing Check
Enclosed is a check on the Bank of the United States for $1485.92. Another check--dated October 5th in Trenton--for the same sum is missing so Hodgdon is asked to notify Miller by post if that check …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Filling Vacancies During a Senate Recess
Relays correspondence with Charles Lee, the Attorney General, on the question of a legislative act authorizing the President to fill vacancies in office while the Senate is not in session. Provides a …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Filling the Position of Clerk to Colonel Craig
Having heard that Colonel Craig is looking for a clerk to come to Pittsbugh, King declares that he is interested in the position. Though he wishes to leave Philadelphia with his family , he is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fencing Off the Public from the Water, Etc.
Parker notes that there have been no stores received at Carlisle since his last return and not many delivered. The troops need cartridges and other articles which he will draw soon. Thomas Duncan is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Federalist anger over Adams's peace commission to France
Senator Tracy expresses intense anger over John Adams' decision to send a peace commission to France, demanding that McHenry answer whether or not the rumors of such a peace commission are true. Tracy …
James McHenry PapersFederal response to Fries's Rebellion
Tracy informs McHenry that he will soon provide a list of a selection of officers for the Provisional Army. Tracy also insists that McHenry treat the recent John Fries's Rebellion in Pennsylvania with …
James McHenry PapersFamily Matters & Sicknesses
Abigail Adams writes of a recent dinner she attended; she is glad to hear her husband has been well attended while recovering from a cold.
John Adams PapersExtends Invitation as Adjutant General under General Hamilton
Outlines act to better organize US troops and the responsibilities of the Adjutant General. Reports needs of General Hamilton for such a position and calls North to the commission.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Extending My Confinement
Osborn laments that sixteen days have passed since his arrest and requests that his confinement be extended from the island to the city. .
Alexander Hamilton PapersExpression of Satisfaction in Work of McHenry & Pinckney
Adams returns the correspondence between McHenry and Pinckney, expressing his satisfaction with the decisions of both men.
John Adams PapersExpresses Concern about Wilkinson's Promotion
Refers to General [James] Wilkinson's claims to promotion and his own promise not to oppose, but warns of the danger of half-confidences. Concerned about expectations from Spain. Requests that …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Public Opinion of Published Letter
Refers to a letter extract from General Davis, published in the Richmond paper, which has been taken out of context and original meaning.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Captain Frye's Court Martial
Encloses proceedings of a general court martial by order of Captain Frederick Frye. Complains that Frye had no such authority and that there was no advocate. Refers to instructions for a court …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Accusations
Expresses concern about his recent court martial and imprisonment. Accuses him of insult based on personal resentment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Exposing a deceptive contractor
Because next year's contracts will be signed soon, an anonymous author writes McHenry regarding the present contractor at Elizabethtown. Says that the contractor is not who he says he is, but William …
James McHenry PapersExplanation & Accounting for Defenses of Baltimore & Boston
An explanation of measures taken for constructing defenses at Baltimore and Boston. Includes an estimate of the expense for the construction of a fort [Fort McHenry] to be erected at Whetstone Point …
John Adams PapersExplains Method of Settling Mr. Colfax's Account
Explains method of settling account for Mr. Colfax.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Efforts to Put Down Insurgents
Speaks of possibility of government enforcement against insurgents. Presumes organization of volunteer militia. Hopes to surprise insurgents with troops from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Designation of Posts on New York Harbor Islands
Explains consideration of all troops stationed in the islands of the harbor of New York as belonging to one post. The senior officer will be given double rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Creation of Brigade and Brigadier General with Pennsylvania Volunteer Troops
Refers to transition of rank from the old army to the provisional army and General Habersham's appointment as Brigadier General. Reports that Pennsylvania has supplied more troops under the name of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Experiment on a Type of Medicinal Plant
Doctor Brown asks to remain in Detroit so he can continue his experiments on some plants that the Indians claim have medicinal value.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses Related to the Removal to Trenton
Accounts related to extra expenses for the removal to Trenton should conform to the following principles: married men can charge for house rent, transportation of furniture, carriage hire for their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
