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Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Letter, informs re mill & church for Oneidas; asks for money to finish buildings; asks for salary.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionCaptain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Letter, mentions Bank of the United States; informs re unauthorised treaty with Indians; discusses White encroachment.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionAccommodation for the Company
McHenry authorizes Weeks to purchase a building to house his Company, as the current public building is too small. The suggested repairs on the fortification should go forward.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Acceptance of New York Plan of Defense, with Hamilton to Execute It, on Condition of Silence
Adams accepts the plan of Governor Jay and the New York legislature to place the funds and execution of the preparations for the defense of New York City in the hands of General Hamilton. Does so on …
John Adams PapersUnited States & British Trade Agreements Concerning St. Domingo [Haiti]
Relates that the British have determined to send a Colonel Maitland, the man who struck their existing agreement with Toussaint L'Overture of St. Domingo [Haiti], to America. There he will be able to …
John Adams PapersTurning down the position of Inspector General
Politely turns down the United States' offer to make him Inspector General of the Artillery, explaining that he already has too many engagements and obligations. Concludes, however, by stating his …
James McHenry PapersSettling Matters by Personal Conference
Hamilton informs McHenry that he is travelling to Philadelphia in order to settle some important matters in a personal conference which should promote the future good of the service.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSamuel Vance, Paymaster
Description of Samuel Vance having been paymaster for a militia expedition; 3,201 dollar balance remains in his hands. They have already used some of that money for recruiting services. Notification …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Sale of British Goods in Jamaica
Military stores in Jamaica abandoned by British troops, now offered for sale to United States. Enclosed abstract lists articles for sale.
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