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Expenses of James Willson
James Willson, a Cadet in the First Regiment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, has been ordered by Major Lewis Tousard to convey dispatches from Rhode island to the Secretary of War. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses
Doesn't know cost of transporting W. King's baggage, but authorized a, "reasonable sum". Enclosed bill of articles forwarded to C. Lyman. Clothing order to be assembled and sent shortly.
James Robertson PapersExcessive Expenses
Advice on excessive spending and guarding against unnecessary use of public monies.
James McHenry Papers.Everything Important Regarding the Sherando Works
Brindley must go to Wilmington soon so he wants Hodgdon to commit to writing everything he wishes to communicate respecting the Sherando Works and forward them with a small bank note to meet his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Every State Should Provide a Regiment, Etc.
Gunn encloses a copy of the military bill reported to the Senate and asks Hamilton for amendments. He believes that every state should provide one regiment to the [Eventual] Army and that the endless …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEstimate of the Expenses of the War Department
As he prepares his estimate of the expenses of the War Department for the ensuing year, Lewis requires the following from Hodgdon: an estimate of Hodgdon's salary as Superintendent of Military Stores; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate for the Ensuing Year
In order for McHenry to complete his estimate for the ensuing year he requires Simmons to furnish him with an estimate of the number of clerks needed in his office and their salaries, including …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Establishing an Office for Registering Aliens
Condy argues that Clerks of the District Court are not qualified to enforce the rules of naturalization of aliens so a special office should be established for that purpose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Escaping the Fever in Philadelphia
War Department offices are relocating temporarily to Trenton due to the yellow fever in Philadelphia. The Quartermaster General has instructions for transportation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ensuring that Full Justice Is Done to the Public, Etc.
Amidst a lengthy discussion of the stores and arms at West Point, Fleming assures Hodgdon that he has done all in his power to minutely examine the military and quartermaster's stores that the various …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Engaging Additional Stores
Mr. Harris engaged the additional stores from Mr. West and will inform Hodgdon how much he is charging for rent. Miller engaged one from Thomas Allison to store the goods for six months at a rate of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Encourages Selection of Good Characters
Encourages the selection of proper characters.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encourages Production of a Contract
Refers to a conversation which took place in Philadelphia, with a gentleman now settling in Baltimore. Encourages Oliver to induce gentleman for a contract for supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Voucher Accounts for Calvin Morgan
Encloses account of vouchers for Lieut. Calvin Morgan. Requests that account be filed.
Letters Received by the Office of the Paymaster General, 1799-1912. (RG99)Encloses Passport for Raphel Family
Expresses sympathy. Encloses a passport for him, his wife, and children as approved by the Secretary of State.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses List of Potential Officers; Outlines Reimbursement Procedure
In preparation for officer appointments, has written to Governor Davis with a list of potential names, included here. Questions if it was proper to include Spaight's name. Makes it clear that if …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Letters from the Quartermaster General and Brig. Gen. Wilkinson
Encloses letter from the Quartermaster General and from Brigadier General Wilkinson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Letters
Encloses an illegible letter, as well as a letter to the Attorney General from Mr. B. Reeder.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Letter from Captain Frederick Frye with Copy of His Charges
Encloses letter from Captain Frederick Frye with a copy of the charges brought against him.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Instructions for Brgiadier General Wilkinson
Encloses instructions for Brigadier General Wilkinson for Hamilton's information.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Information for Officers
Encloses information for captains and lieutenants in the provisional army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
