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Threat by the Master Armorer
Williams alerts Hodgdon that the Master Armorer has threatened that those giving evidence in the court case against the Superintendent will lose their employment at the works.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)This State is Lost to the Federals, Etc.
Secured repayment for Hodgdon. Hagner expresses his willingness to serve Hodgdon without a commission. The health of Washington City is much better. The election of his State is lost to the Federals, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Quartermaster Has Procured His Own Clothing
Because the clothing for the staff has not been received, the Major and the Quartermaster have been obliged to procure their own clothing. Therefore, money should be forwarded instead of clothing and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Loss of the Late General Washington, Etc.
Freeman chides Hodgdon about franking all letters to and from men in the ranks. He notes that the people of Charleston are still grieving over the death of General Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Case of Beal and Hopkins
McHenry advises that it would be a mistake to depart from the rules regarding relative rank, even though in the case of Beal and Hopkins, Beal is the preferable officer. Adding grades to ranks or …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Swords, Scabbards, & Belts at Middle Town, Etc.
Williams has received a letter from Nathan Starr advising that the swords, scabbards, and belts fabricated by his father are still in his possession at Middle Town.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspicions Regarding a Gentleman High in Rank
Williams urges Hodgdon to investigate charges against an unnamed gentleman of high rank.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspension of the Recruiting Service
Colonel Moore has not received Hamilton's orders suspending the recruiting service for the twelve new regiments because some of the southerly regiments are still recruiting
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suspension of Recruiting Service
Thinks it is probable that the House of Representatives will suspend the recruiting service although the firmness of the Senate is doubtful.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Supply of 24-pounder cannons
Secretary of War Samuel Dexter asks the former Secretary of War James McHenry on the subject of 24-pounder cannons, nine long and twelve short.
James McHenry PapersSupplies and Treaty
Location of Turner's box unknown, suggested waggoner must be interviewed. Mentioned marching and counter marching, motive unknown. Official account of treaty yet to be received, commissioners will …
James Robertson PapersSundry Articles for the 14th and 15th Regiments
As directed by the Secretary of War, enclosed is the receipt of the Quartermaster for the 14th Regiment of Infantry for sundry wooden platters and bowls and felling and pickaxes ordered to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sums Credited to General Wilkins
General Wilkins has written to Mr. Stevens respecting several sums the General is to be credited with. Being credited with the two sums, he is ready to pay the balance according to the terms of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sum Remit to Perkins
Approval of action taken regarding Mr. Shepard. Payment due Annin to be transmitted through Mr. Perkins.
James F. Drake CollectionSuccessor to the War Department
Letter from the Secretary of War in his final days in office. McHenry appears to speak in ambiguity about his successor, unknown to this point to McHenry. Samuel Dexter would replace McHenry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Submission of Report on Militia
Report on petitions submitted to Secretary of War regarding claims of militia services in Georgia.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesSubmission of Proposed Amendments to U.S. Military Establishment
Submits proposed amendments to the military establishment of the United States, aimed at refining the system while maintaining U.S. security.
John Adams PapersStores Received and Issued, Etc.
Major Craig forwards abstracts of stores issued and received to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also reports that the Quartermaster General will allow payment for the armorer.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stores for the Ohio and the Mississippi, Etc.
Major Craig reports to Samuel Hodgdon that stores for the Ohio and Mississippi are received. Craig also mentions the on-going business of settling the previous year's public transactions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Statement of accounts for the War Department
A statement of accounts for the War Department, from the Auditor of the Treasury Department,
James McHenry PapersState of Anxiety Relative to the Outcome of the Inquiry, Etc.
Common politeness should have dictated to the General the propriety of calling on Hodgdon on his way out of the city. No apology can be made except as applies to a uniformity in his conduct. The delay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sorting Through the Numerous Applications & Recommendations
Dexter assures Senator Dayton that he is diligently compiling a list of applications and recommendations to be submitted to the President for his approval.
Officer's in the American Revolution, 3rd Administration, Case 2, Box 15
