Autograph Letter Signed
9881 documents
Applying for Another Line of Honest Business
de Kraffs asks for Hodgdon's recommendation for a position in a business in one or another honest branch. He has had extensive employment in surveying and drawing until the unhappy time when the fever …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Application for captaincy and commentary on the Napoleonic Wars
Congressman Dennis forwards a letter of recommendation from Capt. Newton for a particular individual's application for captaincy, insisting that he is a "good Federalist." Dennis proceeds to discuss …
James McHenry PapersAppeal of Capt. Lewis
Herewith is transmitted a copy of a report made by the auditor ,and admitted by the Comptroller, in favor of Capt. Thomas Lewis in answer to an appeal made by him to the Treasury in response to a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Anticipated Rejection of Appointment
Notes that a Mr. Morgan, appointed major to Lt. Col. Parker's regiment, will probably decline the post, though he has yet to respond. In anticipation of his declination, McHenry forwards a …
John Adams PapersAnswering the Charges Brought Against Me
Rivardi responds in detail to Capt. Bruff's charges against him.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAnswering the Charges Against Me
In exhaustive detail, Major Rivardi answers the charges against him by Captain Bruff and laments the hardships and ill health he and his family have endured in the service of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAnnounces Presidential Commission as Brigadier General
Announces his appointment by the President as Brigadier General of the provincial army. Requests his oath of affirmation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Announces Discussion on Military Bill; Requests Names
Reports that the House reopened discussion on the military bill. Requests additional names to add. Lists names.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Announces Contract with James O'Hara to Supply Western Posts
Forwards copy of contract with James O'Hara to supply western posts. Requests information be forwarded to several commandants, Congress, and various posts.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Annelly's Pay During the Month of March
Mr. Annelly has been absent from Harpers Ferry during March so, according to the Secretary's instructions, he cannot be paid even though he asserts that he was employed doing public duty. Therefore, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amendment to Officer Recommendations for Taylor's Regiment
Reminds Adams of two men whom McHenry recommended for lieutenancies in Col. Taylor's regiment, but based on further information has decided that one is not appropriate for the post, and asks for …
John Adams PapersAlterations at Posts to be Submitted with Returns, Etc.
Hodgdon has directed that when alterations are made at any of the posts, the documents associated with them should accompany the returns. Wilkins points out that when transfers are made from one post …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
