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Forwarding Articles to the Springfield Armory
The Superintendent of the Armory has applied for two tons of rolled iron which Hodgdon should forward to the Springfield Armory. Williams always wants to know the quantity of articles forwarded to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Arms & Camp Equipage
Enclosed is a return for arms and camp equipage that Cass was directed to order for a detachment of recruits at Pittsburgh by Major General Hamilton. They should be forwarded to Cass by one of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding accounts to Watson for settlement
Simmons is forwarding a series of accounts to Watson as these cannot be settled at Simmons' office.
Solomon Sibley PapersForwarded Mail
Glad to hear W. Price is with Craig, will forward chest if it is present. Requested Craig notify Turner that a package will be forwarded to him shortly. Mentioned that war was likely in Europe, …
James Robertson PapersFire that Destroyed the War Department Building
Major Craig expresses regret to Samuel Hodgdon after receiving news of the fire that destroyed the War Department building and records. Craig anticipates much confusion from the loss.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fire at War Department, Troops and Supplies to Western Posts
Discussed fire at War Department and the retirement of the Secretary of the Treasury. "Federal men and measures are the order of the day, the Demo[crats] gnash their teeth and melt away." Cannons …
James Robertson PapersFinding the Act of Assembly
Ingersol does not have the Act of Assembly but Mr. Chauncey likely has it. If he does have it, Ingersol will send it immediately,
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Final Letter to Little Turtle
Major Craig confirms that the Secretary at War's final letter to Little Turtle will be printed as instructed. Craig also discusses accounting matters with Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Filling the Vacancy of Master Armorer
Because he has suffered from a sickness for four months, Cranch will not be able to fill the vacancy of Master Armorer. He recommends a man who has been in his employ for ten years and can be depended …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fifty Pieces of Ordnance for Fort Jay, Etc.
Governor Sargent's trunk has been received. Stevens will ask Major Wadsworth to make a return. The State of New York has acknowledged its debt to the United States for the stores furnished for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fever Getting Bad in Baltimore, Etc.
The post notes and letter for Hodgdon's son have come to hand and forwarded to Alexandria. Reports are that the fever is getting bad in Baltimore. Hagner hopes that Philadelphia is spared.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Federalists Must Support the President, Etc.
Murray ruminates on the need for the Federalist Party to support President Adams in the coming election and on the actions of Napoleon in Europe.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Fear of an Accident Respecting the Post Notes
Williams is alarmed that he has yet to receive the two thousand dollars in post notes and fears there may have been an accident.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fate of Two Thousand Dollars in Post Notes
Williams is extremely anxious respecting the fate of the two thousand dollars in post notes. If they were routed through Boston they should have already come to hand and that is not the case. Prudence …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extracts from Henley's books for the month of December 1799.
Extracts from David Henley's waste book of the Agent of War Department for the month of December 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of a Letter from Samuel Annin, Paymaster and Storekeeper at Harper's Ferry
Enclosed estimate of expenditures, request to have amount forwarded to Robert Breedin.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Extra Allowances to Officers
Complains that accountant William Simmons has permitted no extra allowances even for a surgeon to attend the Indians at the Treaty of Greenville. Simmons claims such allowances can only be authorized …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explanations of Military Expenses
Enclosed list of military expenses, with details, for current year in case the bill before senate to suspend enlistments passes.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesExplanation of McHenry's Resignation from Office of Secretary of War
Concerning the prospects of a Jeffersonian victory in 1800. McHenry also explains some of the general circumstances which led to his resignation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explanation of McHenry's Resignation from Office of Secretary of War
James McHenry explains the circumstances which led to his resignation from the office of Secretary of War.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expired Law Permitting Trading Houses
McHenry notifies Wright that the Act authorizing trading houses for exchange with Indian tribes has expired. The President will determine if trade should continue and the fate of the factories. …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Expenses Related to the Apprehension of Deserters
Simmons should take whatever measures are necessary to facilitate a prompt settlement of any account which may be presented respecting the pursuit and apprehension of deserters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of the Move to Washington
Benjamin Stoddert finds that the estimates for the removal of William Simmons' office to Washington are higher than those for other offices. An advance of $800 will be made to Simmons for himself and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of the Accountant's Office
The Secretary of War has requested that Simmons furnish him with an estimate of the sum necessary to pay his salary and the salaries of the clerks and messengers in his office in addition to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of Officers Detached on Special Duty
Officers attached on special duties, like that of a Judge Advocate, is justly entitled to full indemnity for his extra and necessary expenses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
