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Approval of Quartermaster General
Fearful Hodgdon will not be able to make necessary purchases in a timely manner. Described current relationship Secretary of War as amiable, and that he (Hodgdon) seeks only to fulfill his position …
James Robertson PapersAppropriate Response to Indian Plunder
Mr. Smith wrote St. Clair requesting partial stoppage to the annuity due the Potowatamie Indians because of their assault on him while he descended the Wabash River. If the Indians do not provide …
Arthur St. Clair PapersApprehensions Relative to My Estimates for July
Williams admits that his mind is filled with apprehension relative to his estimate for July. His estimate with the pay and muster rolls of the armorers, as handed to him by the Superintendent, was …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Apprehension for Lyman's Safety
Williams expresses his concern for Lyman's safety. The curse is far from being removed and his health is still at risk.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appraisal of Three Public Horses
In addition to enclosing the return for military stores for the last quarter of 1799, there is an appraisal of the three public horses by Captain Harry Garrison, the contractor's agent. Garrison and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointments
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States concerning appointments. Post script note from President regarding the content of the letter.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Appointment of Commissioners Holding a Treaty with the Indian Tribes
Hall touts his qualifications to be one of the Commissioners during the coming treaty negotiations with the Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment of a National Printer
Discusses the legality of the President hiring a printer. He says that if a permanent, paid position serving all the government departments is contemplated, the position must be signed into law. …
John Adams PapersAppointing officers in the artillery
Responds to a letter concerning appointments for Major Tousard. Adams states that he will omit appointing any officer in the artillery, except for Robins Chamberlain. Notes that he will inform …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Any Connection to the New Secretary?
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon if he has any connection with the new Secretary at War which may aid Craig's cause.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Anxiety Regarding Money Transactions, Etc.
Williams feels that the mode adopted by Hodgdon of remitting one thousand dollars at a time will, despite the risk, enable him to meet his payments. He understands Hodgdon's anxiety in making these …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Annuities and Presents for Indians
McHenry requests an accounting of monies granted by Congress for the expense of transporting goods to pay Indian annuities and contingent expenses for presents to Indians on their visits to the seat …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount Due Meeker & Co.
Lewis had earlier delivered Mr. Pytchlim's papers relative to his claim as an Indian interpreter. Included was an order to Lewis to pay the amount of the claim, when received, to Meeker & Co. Lewis …
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Amount Due Me for Repairing Arms
Byers has drawn on Hodgdon in favor Abraham Shepherd for $79.85. This is the sum due Byers for the repair of arms under an agreement with Major Langham, Superintendent of Military Stores at Shepherds …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ames' Attempts to Exonerate Himself, Etc.
Williams considered it his duty to exhibit the complaints against Mr. Ames and hoped that a fair and candid investigation would have taken place on the spot. A few days after Ames left for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)American Treatment of Armed French Vessels
Despite the fact that a treaty with the French Republic is before the U. S. Senate, Secretary of the Navy Stoddert orders Barry to treat French armed vessels as hostile so long as they continue their …
Officer's in the American Revolution, 3rd Administration, Case 2, Box 15Alternate Accomodations for Officers
It is reasonable that when no accomodations are available for officers at their posts, quarters should be provided elsewhere at public expense. Therefore, Capt. Amos Stoddard's claim of $1.50 per week …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
