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Sacrifice of Individual Feelings, Etc.
Williams has heard that false suggestions have been made that his conduct respecting the coal business was actuated by personal considerations rather than regard for the public interest. He hopes that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rumored Departure of Williams Simmons, Etc.
Major Craig requests the procurement of glazier's diamonds and relays the rumored departure of William Simmons from the War Department. Temperature is 91 degrees Fahrenheit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)River Is Closed with Ice
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the river is closed with ice and all western shipments of stores are halted. He discusses accounts of Captain Vance and Mr. Clark.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ripley's Salary Not Included, Etc.
The accounts of salary have been received and reexamined. No further sum than that allowed by appropriations has been made. The salary of Ripley is not included in either of the accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return with Vouchers for Public Stores
In August 1799 Bray transmitted a statement of the public stores he had received and issued since October 20th 1797 together with the vouchers for articles delivered during that period.He now sends a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of the fresh provisions for the brig Sophia
Letter, directs the issue of provisions for Brig Sophia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndReturn of Sundry Clothing, Etc.
Enclosed is a return of the sundry clothing of Captain Hueger's and Captain Irvin's companies and a return of thirty bell jacks for Captain Irvin's company. Those marked with lead ink can be furnished …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Stores with Sundry Vouchers
Major Craig forwards returns of stores with sundry vouchers and receipts to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Ordnance Stores and Clothing
Major Craig forwards a general return of ordinance stores and clothing to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Officers
Return of the officers who have been appointed under the act entitled "An Act to augment the Army of the United States," aka the Provisional Army. Document written up by Secretary James McHenry.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Result of the Trial Is Not Known, Etc.
Williams reports that the results of the inquiry, or trial, are not known since the business of the court is not yet complete. He is sending the clothing forward to Colonel Stevens at New York. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Restoration of Lyman's Health, Etc.
Williams happily reports that he has received the two thousand dollars sent from Hodgdon. Amidst a discussion of supply and accounting matters, Williams refers to Mr. Lyman and his gratitude to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Restitution for Services Rendered
The Secretary at War has announced plans to retire. Therefore, Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon to press his case before the Secretary retires. Craig seeks restitution for services rendered in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Response to Simmons Letter and Pay in Arrears
Henley responds to Simmons' letter of January 24 by making arrears payments of $288 to the men. He requests that Simmons forward a copy of the entries for Henley's books for February 1800.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Resignations and New Appointments
Discussed Col. Pickering's ailing health, the resignation of the Sec. of War, and the appointment of Dexter (from the Senate) to the post of Secretary of War.
James Robertson PapersResignations
All stores accounts stand fair on the public books I.E. accounts settled. Secretary of War resigned and retired, Gen. Marshall was asked to take position, but he declined. Noted Duane was a "liar …
James Robertson PapersResignation of the Secretary of the Treasury, Etc.
Major Craig laments the destruction of the War Office by fire and the resignation of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Resignation as Secretary of War
Letter to Major General Charles Cotesworth Pinckney concerning McHenry's resignation as Secretary of War, effective June 1.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Resignation as Secretary of War
McHenry asks for permission to resign his position as Secretary of War, effective June 1. He promises to answer any inquiries about the activities and workings of the War Department. McHenry notes …
John Adams PapersRequests Discussion of Process of Quarterly Accounts
Letter, encloses vouchers for disbursements in the Quartermasters Department.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Requesting Mr. Denny to Forward Loaned Books, Etc.
Wagner asks Hodgdon to assist him in urging Mr. Denny to return the books that Wagner had loaned him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requesting an increase in wages
In expectation for the time in which wages for clerks will be determined by the War Department, Samuel Armin - a single parent of four children - writes McHenry asking to please consider him for an …
James McHenry PapersRequested Review of Claim
Requesting on behalf of Mrs. Bogert a revision of her request for aid of refugees from Nova Scotia.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
