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Colors for Regiments and Battalions
The bearer will deliver two regiments' and one battalion's colors. The three remaining battalions' colors will be delivered soon not being sufficiently dry to bear rolling. Colonel Hodgdon should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Colonel Hayes Accounts
Reasons for Colonel Hayes not settling accounts with Henley as Muster Master. Henley thinks Hayes has been overpaid for that work.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Col. Smith's Claim to Rank
Col. Smith has stated his claim to rank with the view that he may be the oldest lieutenant colonel of the 12 regiments. McHenry requests that Hamilton decide on the merits of his claim so the list can …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Coal Has Been the Cause of Much Vexation & Trouble
Williams is concerned about the coal that has been contracted for. The Superintendent refuses to certify the account of the contractors believing there is a mistake in the measurement. The captain of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for the Recruits at Staunton
Enclosed is a return for clothing wanted for the troops under Brock's command at Staunton. The clothing should be forwarded to Fredericksburg so as to be available for the use of new recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Exposed to Destruction by the Moth
Mr. McDonald is a merchant who resides at Bowley's Wharf in Baltimore and owns a line of land and water stages that ply between that city and Philadelphia. Dexter has heard that McDonald has in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Blankets for the Soldiers Under my Command
Enclosed is Major William Beall's certificate for military coats and blankets furnished the soldiers under Briscoe's command. Briscoe was induced to furnish these articles as a means of encouraging …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Close Association of Grubb and Crabb
William Crabb is possessed with full power to settle Grubb's accounts and to receive any balances due him. Crabb has advanced cash to Grubb and will advise Hodgdon of Grubb's present circumstances. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claims Presented for Extra Services
At a meeting of the heads of departments, the question came up regarding whether a person holding an office to which pay and emoluments are annexed by law is entitled to extra pay for extra services. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claims of Certain Canadian Refugees
"I have the honor to enclose to you a Report on the claims of certain Canadian refugees, under the Act of the 7th of April 1798."
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Claim of Silas Dinsmore
Encloses a letter from General Henry Knox concerning the claim of Silas Dinsmore.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Claim of Baylor Hill
Letter to the War Department Accountant concerning a claim by the attorney of Baylor Hill, who allegedly served as a Captain of Cavalry in the 1st Virginia Regiment under the command of Col. Anthony …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)City is Free of Fatal Sickness, Etc.
Freeman congratulates Hodgdon on escaping the yellow fever. Charleston has been sickly as usual but only to strangers. The ancient inhabitants have enjoyed perfect health and the city has been free of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Chief clerk in the War Department
Letter to the Secretary of War concerning McHenry's conduct when Stagg was chief clerk in the War Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Check the Payment of Notes at the Bank
Because of the anxiety attached to the disappointment of not receiving two thousand dollars in post notes in the mail, Williams recommends checking the payment of these notes at the bank to guard …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cheaper Arms from Germany, Etc.
Enclosed are the accounts of several shipments of arms made by the order of Rufus King, U.S. minister in England. Pitcairne notes that these arms are much cheaper than those made in America and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges of Piracy
Capt. Merchant is facing charges of piracy though Condy doubts his guilt. If the charges are upheld, it is doubtful that the vessel and its cargo will be released. If the charges are proven false, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges for Clothing
Abstract of Quartermaster's Stores purchased and manufactured received. Problems with charges of clothing delivered to S. Vance and his regiments. Advised Craig not to blend charges in his accounts.
James Robertson PapersCharge for William Craft's Services
Simmons should state the amount of the expenditures of William Craft as agent for the Department of War, and if Craft has exhibited a charge for his services, its nature and amount.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Changes to Quartermaster's Department, Power of Attorney
Mentioned changes to tasks and processes in the Quartermasters Department and to the present arrangement of the army. Discussed method to transfer power of attorney.
James Robertson PapersChanges and Relocation of Capitol
Order to move to City of Washington just received, it is said the President wanted to have all Public Offices open at that location by the fifteenth of the month. Recent changes are great and …
James Robertson PapersCertificates for Land for Canadian Refugees
Submitted two certificates for land granted to refugees by Congress as compensation for abandoning their property in Canada. In order to obtain land in the Refugee Tract, applicants had to have left …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Certificate of Identity and Land Warrants
Letter received c/o Mr. Bever; Johnston's warrant cannot be obtained for lack of "certificate of identity." Hodgdon will give Bever Johnson's warrants in time for the lottery, once proper …
James Robertson PapersCeremony for General Washington
Major Craig describes to Samuel Hodgdon the ceremony in Pittsburgh held to honor General Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
