Draft Letter
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Trade With Domingo Will Be Opened, Etc.
Since Mr. Francis is the purveyor he will purchase the articles mentioned in Washington's letter. Mr. McAlpin states that some of the Spring vessels have arrived but he still has not been able to …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.State of recruiting services
Provides a list of appointed officers. States that he is pleased that the recruiting service is doing well in Connecticut, which he says is doing well everywhere.
James McHenry PapersSpirit Manifested by the People, Etc.
McHenry extols the spirit manifested by the people in most parts of the Union to support their government in response to the ambitious views of France. The regular regiment to be raised in Virginia …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Sending commissions to regimental officers
On the subject of sending commissions to officers appointed in the regiments for the Provisional Army. Informs Sedgwick that he has written Mr. Goodhue and Mr. Dexter for a list of candidates.
James McHenry PapersRequests for leave of absence
Informs Colonel Moore that he has no objection to his short absence from the regiment, however, advises that in the future he request it from General Hamilton, as to not show disrespect.
James McHenry PapersReport from General Wilkinson
Letter, informs re motives to occupy post; discusses foreign encroachment on national boundary; discusses foreign affairs; mentions robbery in territory; alludes to Indian hostility & aggression; …
James Wilkinson PapersRegimental surgeons and chaplains
Encloses a copy of correspondence between himself and Major General Pinckney, along with a letter to Colonels Rice and Hunnewell on candidates for regimental surgeons and surgeons' mates. States the …
James McHenry PapersRegimental Staff
Hamilton discusses the organization of the regimental staff.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegarding locations for the War Office
Talks of the advantages and disadvantages of having his office in Trenton or Philadelphia, mentioning family as an issue. Agrees with the Treasury Secretary that a date for a meeting between all …
James McHenry PapersRegarding contractors of supplies and rations
Expresses some disappointment and doubt in reference to the contractors for supplies and rations. Mentions the Western Army and the Atlantic seaboard.
James McHenry PapersRecruiting Service in the State of Virginia
A letter is enclosed to Colonel Parker which explains the recruiting service within the State of Virginia. If Lee himself can digest the information it need not be sent to Parker since the recruiting …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
