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Probably Not Guilty of Acts of Piracy, Etc.
Condy discusses a number of matters including the illness of his mother-in-law and the escape of Capt. Merchant who had been charged with acts of piracy.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Probable Expenditures for 1801, Etc.
Enclosed is an estimate of the probable amount of expenditures for the year 1801.The expected two thousand dollars has not arrived. Mr. Lyman seems to be getting better.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Probable Amount of Expenditures
Enclosed is Williams' estimate of the probable amount of expenditures on account of the Armory for September. A larger proportion of smaller bills would accommodate him better.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Private Property and Accounts
Opinion that Negro woman is private property, information on private accounts of Benjamin Hawkins. Requests orders on how to act if Indians were to engage the U.S. in war, cites his location as badly …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Private Conference with Merchants, Etc.
Benjamin has arrived safely in Alexandria and visited a third party in jail. Relates to a vessel and business. However, no one can now talk to the imprisoned man without the jailer being present.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preventing Bail for Captain Merchants, Accused of Piracy
Page discusses the case of Captain Merchants who, having been charged with piracy, escaped confinement and was recaptured.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Presidential Election of 1800
McHenry discusses with Hamilton the late presidential election of 1800. McHenry puts a positive spin on the Federalist defeat, however, stating: "We undoubtedly are threatened with a change in some …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543President Adams and the Federalist Party
Letter from James McHenry on his final day as Secretary of War. McHenry discusses with General Pinckney the impact of President John Adams on the Federalist Party, which he deems to be negative.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Preserving Our Happy Country, Etc.
Since the unfortunate affair of the fire, Hagner has been much engaged in arranging and removing the papers of his office. So much can be said about politics that to begin might lead him into …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preference for Post Notes Instead of Checks
Since he has had no difficulty in obtaining cash for post notes, Williams expresses his preference for receiving post notes for his department rather than checks on the Bank of New York. He asks that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder and Nitre in Store
Statement of quantity of powder and nitre in store, from the Intendant's Office to the Secretary at War
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Posting of the 12th Regiment
Abigail Adams indicated to McHenry that, if militarily warranted, her son-in-law William S. Smith's 12th Regiment could be moved to Rhode Island to assist in completing fortifications, making it …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Post Notes May Have Been Stolen
The two thousand dollars, sent in four post notes of five hundred dollars each, should have come to hand if they were routed through Boston. Williams is apprensive that they may have been stolen and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Poor Performance of the Postal Department, Etc.
Major Craig thanks Samuel Hodgdon for administering to his land warrant. Craig also reports the poor performance of the postal department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Political Views and Accounting Matters
Major Craig expresses political views to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions accounting matters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Plans for a Military Academy
McHenry expresses concern about an uninformed Congress meddling in the plans to establish a military academy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Pension of Samuel Hunter
Certification that Samuel Hunter's pension papers were submitted to the Secretary of War. Hunter was a private in the 1st South Carolina Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Peace Talks and Role of Spain; William Augustus Bowles
Representative of Cussetah discussed Spanish affairs with Seminole chiefs. Peace talks.
Benjamin Hawkins LetterbookPayment to Lieutenant Tharp of Cavalry and his men
Dexter authorizes the paymaster general to settle accounts of Lieutenant Tharp, Sergeant James Johnston, trumpeter Morgan Eddy, Private William Swift and Private Dennis McBee.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Payment of Turner, Location of Gibson
Requests information on progress of arrival, delivery, and payment of Capt. Turner's accounts by Craig. Did not have any information on a change in route of Capt. Gibson, but believed it was possible. …
James Robertson PapersPayment of Traveling Expenses
Money owed Lieut. Sharp, Henley to pay him upon his return to Knoxville. Colonel Butler ill.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Paying Off the Note of Colonel Sargent, Etc.
Benjamin Hodgdon has received the bill of lading for the flour but the vessel has not yet arrived. He has received the inquiry of Mr. Blake respecting the note of Colonel Sargent. It amounts to $625, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Mr. Genet
Mr. Genet is entitled to the pay and emoluments of a surgeon's mate while acting in that capacity, even though he is not working under a regular appointment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Lt. Thomas Howe
Regarding the pay and emoluments of 2nd Lt. Thomas Y. Howe of the 11th Regiment of Infantry and appointed by Major General [Alexander] Hamilton as his secretary, he should be paid according to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
