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Enclosing a memorandum on British block house
Encloses a memorandum on the construction of a British block house in American territory.
James McHenry PapersAccount of John Sevier
Sevier discusses his account and assures Simmons that he will send his papers by safe conveyance as soon as it's feasible.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Suggested Changes to Regulations
Hamtramck returns changes he made in the regulations sent by McHenry.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Receipt of Brass Mounted French Muskets
Acting for Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert, Captain Gill confirms receipt from John Harris of one hundred brass mounted French muskets.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionReceipt for Muskets & Bayonets
Receipt for 100 Brass Mounted French Muskets agreeable to an order of the War Office for the use of the Navy Department.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionQualifications of Aides and Secretaries, Etc.
Washington requests a personal secretary. Respecting aides to generals, he stresses that much more is expected of them than attending parades and delivering orders. They should possess the soul of a …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Further Defense of the State of New York
Adams acknowledges the $150,000 appropriated by the legislature of New York for the defense of the state and assures Governor Jay that he will cooperate with the understanding that his action will …
Alexander Hamilton PapersFortifications of Governors, Bedlows, and Ellis's Islands
McHenry notes that Colonel Stevens should contract for additional barracks on Governors Island and should have the buildings on Ellis's Island prepared for the accommodation of a company. The works …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDisposal of Privateers' Booty in Massachusetts
The President has ordered that privateers' prizes brought to Massachusetts should be returned to their original masters or to the consul of the country from which they were captured.
Park Family Papers, #384.Dismissal of Ship Carpenters, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of the settlement of the accounts of John Lafbury [?], William Turner, and Henry Turner, Craig notes that all of the Philadelphia ship carpenters have been dismissed except James …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commandant of One of the Regiments
When at Mount Vernon McHenry proposed to the Commander in Chief that Smith's name be submitted to the Senate for the post of Adjutant General of the Army. However, objections to the nomination exist …
Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)The Charges Give Me More Pleasure than Pain
Rivardi responds to the charges against him and asserts that a Court of Inquiry will most assuredly demonstrate the malice of any accuser;
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Business of Procuring Supplies
Hamilton argues that the Quartermaster General should not be burdened with the business of procuring supplies, a responsiblity which will interfere with his numerous military functions.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSupplies, Sentencing Capt. Vance, & the Division of States into Districts
Hamilton discusses supply concerns, Capt. Vance's trial and sentence, and the need to divide sundry States into miltiary districts, and sub-districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersStatus of Fortifications, Etc.
Along with a detailed report of the status of the fortifications of the United States, Rivardi expresses dismay that the charges against him by Captain Bruff have yet to be investigated. He is certain …
Alexander Hamilton PapersSettling the Account of Silas Dinsmoor
Simmons certifies that Dinsmoor, agent to the Cherokee Nation of Indians, in settlement of his account received his compensation from David Henley, Agent at Knoxville.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Request for Instructions
Vance is clearly frustrated by the lack of instruction he has received regarding the number of officers, etc. which are permitted on the muster rolls. He feels that is he is to perform his duties as …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Request for Blank Forms
Vance requests instructions and blank pay and receipt rolls following his appointment by General MacPherson to paymaster.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Regarding Your Accounts
Simmons tells Vance that he has given his accounts to Caleb Swan, paymaster general, for examination, and that all explanations should be given to him first.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Recruiting and Suppression of Rebellion
Informs Washington that he has ordered the Paymaster General to the "Seat of Government" (Philadelphia). Discusses the state of army recruiting efforts in several states and the efforts to suppress …
Alexander Hamilton PapersReceipt of clothing for the troops in Detroit
Writes from Detroit that he has received the clothing requested, including vests and woolen overalls. Adds that he hopes the troops will receive such supplies in a more timely manner in the future.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Rand Should Be Discharged Due to Extreme Intemperance, Etc.
Gates recommends that elderly 42-year-old Abraham Rand be discharged from the service due to his extreme intemperance. He notes that he now commands 74 men and does not have enough clothing and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuestion of Payment for those Not Authorized by Law
Vance is handing over vouchers for the payment of the volunteers on the Northampton Expedition. He notes that the muster contains a surgeon, quartermaster, lieutenant, and black men, and there is no …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Progress of My Recruiting Party
Major Bradley reports on the progress of his recruiting party which has arrived in Staunton on its way to Winchester where he will await orders.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
