Autograph Letter
344 documents

Un Nouveau Passeport
10/21/1799 Autograph LetterThis document is in French. The author could not be determined from this document. The author's family is ill and he writes regarding a passport.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Speaks of International Affairs, US Relations with Europe and Turkey
02/02/1799 Autograph LetterWrites of responsibilities of government while in war. Expresses concerns about US vessels sailing about the European seas. Mentions Turkey's declaration of war.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Shipment to be Transported to Fort Wayne
09/18/1799 Autograph Letter/Document SignedEnclosed are the inventories of five hogsheads and one bale forwarded with Daniel Fisher, the wagoner, to Hodgdon who should forward them to Isaac Craig in Pittsburgh. Craig should then forward them …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Seeks Contractors for Different States
04/04/1799 Autograph LetterEncloses copy of letter to Mr. Huntington of New London as a contractor to supply troops in Connecticut. Similar letters have been sent to Mr. Jackson of Boston for Massachusetts and Jacob Schaff of …
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Revenue would be better applied on the marine.
06/19/1799 Autograph LetterHamilton observes that the Secretary of the Navy argues that, given the fact that the French fleet is at sea, the remaining revenue should be spent on the naval forces rather than the army.
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Reports International Affairs
01/30/1799 Autograph LetterMentions the use of his secretary. Small talk--mentions spending evenings together in Philadelphia. Refers to death of Mr. Hill and talks of other common acquaintances. Speaks of leadership role of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Report from Detroit
05/07/1799 Autograph LetterStrong provides a detailed assessment of the state of military affairs from his post at Detroit and the limitedd amount of supplies, espcially of a medical nature .
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
RE Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
04/29/1799 Autograph LetterRoutine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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RE Organization of Individual Regiments
06/25/1799 Autograph LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
06/02/1799 Autograph LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
10/07/1799 Autograph Letter/Document SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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Punishment for Desertion
10/04/1799 Autograph LetterHall ruminates on the possible punishments for desertion. He argues that death is too harsh for simple desertion and should be reserved for deserting one's post in the face of the enemy.
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Presidential Responsibilities & Terms of Enlistment
03/14/1799 Autograph LetterHamilton explains the responsibility of the President to appoint the requisite number of lieutenants as well as the quartermaster and the paymaster. He also addresses whether soldiers would be more …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Plans to Supply Officers and Reorganize Regiments
04/22/1799 Autograph LetterRefers to the appointment of officers and the numbering of regiments. Seeks careful governance. Plans to raise regiments in North and South Carolina and Kentucky, with plans in New Hampshire, Vermont, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Observations about Supplies, Quartermaster, Business
06/15/1799 Autograph LetterResponds to observations about agents procuring supplies. Seeks to instruct Jonathon Williams on his appointment. The Quartermaster General will go to Pittsburgh to make necessary arrangements. …
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Lists Nominations for Appointment under Lieut. Col. Taylor
05/31/1799 Autograph LetterPresented names to the President for appointment under Lieut. Col. Taylor.
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Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
09/26/1799 Autograph Letter/Document SignedStevens informs Hodgdon that he has gratefully received the draft for $3950.28 and is communicating with a friend who believes some land for a U.S. magazine can be obtained not far from Albany. The …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Letter of Thanks and Offer of Hospitality
05/04/1799 Autograph LetterWilkinson thanks Walker for offering his help when Wilkinson moved his family to Concord; asks Walker to accept his family's hospitality there.
Clairborne (JFH) Collection
Land grants
04/22/1799 Autograph LetterTransmits information on grants of land
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Items for Factory Use and Trade
11/20/1799 Autograph Letter/Document SignedHarris informs Wright of the measures he must take in order to operate within the budget of his factory and requests a list of the items Wright needs to trade with the Creeks.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Illegible Document
04/17/1799 Autograph LetterEncloses a letter from [illegible]. Refers to a township.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Greetings from France
08/20/1799 Autograph LetterBenjamin Hodgdon declares that he is unhealthy and if an accident should befall him, a sum of money will be sent to brother Samuel. He is sending indigo as well as handkerchiefs for him and their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Forwarding Request of Northampton, Massachusetts Militia for Loan of Cannon
07/29/1799 Autograph LetterForwards request of the officers of a company of [militia] artillerymen from Northampton, Massachusetts for the loan of two brass cannon from the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts.
John Adams Papers
Forwarding of the Wishes of Northampton, Massachusetts Militia
07/26/1799 Autograph LetterForwards correspondence from two Massachusetts senators concerning the wishes of a company of Northampton (Massachusetts) artillery [apparently militia; a letter from Adams to McHenry of July 29th …
John Adams Papers

