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Recommendation to Establish National Foundry
The Secretary at War writes President Adams concerning an act passed by Congress in 1798 titled, "An act to enable the President of the United States to procure common arms and ammunition." Pursuant …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommendation of Mr. Jones
Beates recommends her brother-in-law Mr. Jones to fill a vacancy in the War Department. He is a young man from a genteel family with worthy expectations. Unfortunately he has received unkind treatment …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of John McGowan
Certified that John McGowan was a refugee from Nova Scotia and was entitled to the bounty given by Congress. Noted McGowan would collect his proofs of residency from Maine and fwd. them to McHenry.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Recommendation of Glass Manufacturer
Believed the next time O'Hara visits Philadelphia it would be for seeking contracts. Stated that if O'Hara cannot make a contract profitable, no one could. Endorsed Mr. Hewes, the first manufacturer …
James Robertson PapersRecommendation of Claude Pourcheresse
Claude Pourcheresse has been employed by the public but has been dismissed. Byers believes he has conducted himself with fidelity. He and his family are returning to Philadelphia in hopes of finding …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation for Officer Appointment to U.S. Navy
Recommends William Roberts as a candidate for appointment in the U.S. Navy, based on his good character and education. Roberts asks for a position as either a Marine lieutenant or a midshipman; …
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Papers, US Government Letters 1778-1809Receipt of Atlas
Describes atlas procured from trader, requests missing maps of Malta and Goza. Discussed end of term in War Office, described cartridge paper, and discussed presidential campaign and election.
American ManuscriptsReceipt from Lyman and Bissell, Etc.
Enclosed is a receipt from Captain Lyman and Captain Russell Bissell which covers all the stores that Buell has run from Colonel Williams at Springfield. Buell wants to be credited on Hodgdon's books …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt for the Musket Stocks
Enclosed is Fleming's receipt for the musket stocks. Captain Gee delivered them the previous day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt for Military Stores, Etc.
Enclosed is the receipt for the military stores forwarded to the Commanding Officer at Fort Independence. Williams was not able to comply with the order for sheet lead. He hopes his packet relative to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt and Vouchers Will be Procured
Hodgdon's letter would have been answered sooner but for the absence of the young man employed by Seth as a private confidential guard. His receipt and vouchers will be procured and forwarded the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reasonable Price for a Horse-Mill, Etc.
Since Cranch is about to depart, he wants to know if the public will give him a reasonable price for a horse-mill he built for grinding and polishing bayonets and gun furniture as well as window glass …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rations for South Carolina & Georgia
Enclosed is a contract with Dandridge Crocker and Daniel Elam for supply of rations in South Carolina and Georgia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Qualifications of Engineer
In McHenry's opinion, Jean Xavier Bureaux de Pusy, known through an introduction by the Marquis de Lafayette, is the best instructed engineer in the US and is highly qualified to give the soundest …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Purchasing Wylie's Farm
Power is sorry that Hodgdon is unfavorable respecting the commutation but he will continue his advocacy when he visits Philadelphia. If Hodgdon wants a title to Wylie's Farm, Power can get it done at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase on My Account a Lottery Ticket
Hagner asks Hodgdon to purchase a lottery ticket for him from the Augustine Church lottery and forward it at the first safe opportunity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Hessian Wrapper
Discusses need to purchase Hessian wrapper for storekeeper.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndProtecting Bills from Villains
$1500 in post notes on account of the armory have been received. Williams recommends cutting bills into halves as a safe way of ensuring that they would be of no value to villains who take them. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Prospects of Jeffersonian victory in 1800
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Federalist Senator from Maryland, William Hindman, concerning the prospects of a Jeffersonian "anti-federalist ticket" victory in 1800.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proposed Foundry on the Potomac
Johnson believes that the proposed foundry should be established on the Potomac above the Great Falls at the mouth of the Virginia Catoctin, rather than on the Shenandoah. He also inquires after an …
Stephen Raphel PapersProposal to Procure Coals for the Armory
Hodgdon has admitted that he failed to close the contract for coals for the armory owing to the increase in cost. Williams declares that he has been contacted by a gentleman who will provide the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Promises and Land Rights
Promises made in Philadelphia by Sec of War to be kept. Currently searching for an agent through whom the Indians can communicate to the U.S. Government. Land rights addressed.
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