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$500 Wanted for Immediate Use
Wilkins has sent via Mr. Fisher a request for five hundred dollars which is wanted for immediate use. Five hundred more dollars should be kept in readiness in case it is needed during the course of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1430 Drawn for the Use of the War Department
Ernest has drawn on Hodgdon a draft of $1430 in favor of Hugh Callaghan for the use of the War Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1000 for the Use of the Quartermaster's Department
Ernest has drawn one thousand dollars on Hodgdon in favor of Mr. Simpson for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1000 for the Quartermaster's Department
Ernest has drawn on Hodgdon one thousand dollars in favor of J & A Hunt for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1000 for the Quartermaster's Department
There is an order on Hodgdon for one thousand dollars in favor of Captain Robert Innis for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Untitled]
Writes of garrisons in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Georgia. Mentions activity of General Pinckney. Requests careful attention to Indian lands on Cumberland River.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543[PRIVATE]: Uniforms
Personal opinion on uniforms for commander-in-chief. Offers Bushrod Washington as transporter of uniform to Mount Vernon.
General Collection[PRIVATE] Regulations on Uniforms
Enclosed letter for Washington's tailor regarding fixed style of uniforms for varying grades of officers. Specifics on Washington's desires for the style of uniform.
Frederick Chase Collection[PRIVATE] Rank and Commission
Relative rank of officers; remarks on Mercer's refusal of an appointment.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.[Private] Promotion of Wilkinson
Affirmed McHenry's desire to promote Wilkinson to Major General.
Dreer Collection[PRIVATE] Drawing Pay and Outfitting Soldiers
Unanticipated travel expenses necessitated spending more that the 2 months pay drawn prior to Washington's departure from Philadelphia. Regulations on uniforms not mandated.
Frederick Chase Collection[Copy] Settlement of Accounts
Examined account of J. Gaither for payments made by him to Georgia yielded information that stated Gaither paid McLean at same time of McLean's resignation. Therefore McLean is charged by …
James Robertson Papers[Copy] Authorization to Draw on McHenry for Money Owed
Ordered Craig to draw upon McHenry for estimated monthly expenses, recruiting costs, and Capt. Miller's company.
James Robertson Papers"Vile and dirty" tactics in Congressional races
Parker complains of the "vile and dirty means" by which his opponent for Congress attempted to beat him in the election, but revels in the ultimate defeat of his opponent at the polls.
James McHenry Papers"Sincere Friendship Between Nations"
Wilkinson encloses a confidential extract by Governor Gayoso of Louisiana who expresses his approval of the state of accord existing between his nation and the United States.
Alexander Hamilton PapersYearly Return of Work Done in the Factory, Etc.
$1500 in post notes have been received. Hodgdon can expect the usual yearly return of work done in the factory as soon as an account of stocks on hand are obtained from the Superintendent. Mr. Lyman …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrants, Land Rights, and Drafts
Johnston's warrant received. Fearing problems with the lottery for land, Craig delivered warrant to Messrs. Armstrong and Wells. Various accounts and drafts discussed
James Robertson PapersWarrants Issued in Your Favor
The Secretary of War has issued warrants in Hodgdon's favor in the amount of $1626.34 enclosed in Draft No. 1776 on the Bank of the United States. A receipt should be forwarded as an acknowledgement.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant Remitted to Houdin, Etc.
Hagner has learned from Mr. Condy that Hodgdon's son has passed through Alexandria and is expected to be in Washington City soon. The Treasurer remitted the money to the Cashier Bank and endorsed the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Waiting Patiently for a Decision of the Secretary of the Navy
Buchanan laments that he has yet to hear from the Secretary of the Navy and wants be relieved from a state of suspence more intolerable than total rejection. He has been nominated for the Surgeoncy of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
