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Demolition of the Works at Natchez
Captain Guion is instructed to pay strict attention to the treaty with the Spanish government which permits the demolition of the works at Natchez and to preserve the pacific attentions of the Indians …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Demolition of Spanish Posts
It appears that Governor Gayoso is willing to demolish the Spanish posts on American land but he thinks he must continue his force in that quarter until the claims to land of Spanish subjects are …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Concerning the Respectability of the Army
McHenry seeks to make the army respectable through the actions of [individual; illegible].
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.Concerning financial issues in the War Department
Extract of a letter written to the War Department accountant explaining the War Secretary's power to determine the rules of compensation and allowance for service where no rule has been established by …
James McHenry PapersComplaints & Fears Surrounding the Possibility of Not Being Reinforced by Butler
Repeats instructions that the detachment of [several companies of] the 3rd Regiment in Tennessee immediately reinforce him at Massac, along the Ohio River. Complains about the leeway McHenry has …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.A Deed in the Name of the President For Lots 37 & 38 Near Waterford
Most eligible lots for erecting barracks at Le Boeuf were lots 37 and 38 located in the town of Waterford. Land lots went up for auction by commissioners Gen Irwin and Wilson, Craig sought to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Untitled]
Letter, describes law; mentions Congress; discusses pay & allowances.
James Wilkinson PapersRefers to Opposition among Troops and Officers for Factory Goods
Includes extracts of letters to the Secretary of War regarding cooperation of factory officers. Reports opposition of officers to troops purchasing out of the US factory.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Recommendation of Hamilton to be the Senior Major General
Washington extols Hamilton's many virtues as he recommends him to be the senior Major General in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMcHenry Gives Guion Specifications for a Report on Possible Fort Sites on Southern Border of U.S.
McHenry comments that while he does not know the President's wishes on establishing a new fort on the 31st line of north latitude, the boundary line est. in the Treaty of Madrid, but asks that a …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionLoan of cannon for frigate Constitution
Letter, informs loan of light cannon for Frigate Constitution.
Newport Historical Society PapersLetter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Rhode Island
Letter, extract of a letter from the Secretary at War that directs the Superintendant of Military Stores, Samuel Hodgdon, to make arms shipment to Rhode Island.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).Informing Hamilton of His Responsibility to Execute the Plan for Improving New York's Defenses
Adams informs Hamilton of the plan of execution for the arrangements being made for defenses at New York City, and that he has been placed in charge of that execution based on the confidence of the …
John Adams PapersFunding of Artillerists and Engineers
Money and payments made to furnish artillerists and engineers with equipment, merits of appointing certain officers, and Secretary of War's involvement in the process discussed at length.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [5A-E6] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 2)Fortifications on York, Governors, Bedlow, and Oyster Islands
Stevens is directed to employ an engineer to assist Mr. Fleming and Mr. Hill to report on the most eligible sites for new works. They also should prepare plans and estimates for the works, including …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionExtract of a Letter from the Secretary of War to His Excellency the Governor of Georgia
Congratulations on adoption of state constitution. Admiration of Georgia and South Carolina for their vigilance in preventing three refugees from Port-au-Prince from entering their respective states.
James Jackson Papers, Collection #422.Desire for Moderation and Peace, Etc.
Although it seems that the French are expressing a desire for moderation and peace, McHenry argues that it is too early to relax America's efforts to bolster its fleets and armies. One might expect …
Washburn Autograph Collection[Untitled]
Letter, discusses foreign affairs; discusses European powers on the frontier; directs information re French travelers; mentions Congress.
James Wilkinson Papers[Untitled]
Letter, asks for advice re Indian emissary; discusses fortifications.
James Wilkinson PapersUtilization of Prisoners & the Need of a Guard Ship
In this extract of Higginson's letter, he discusses several means of saving expense. The use of prisoners, in place of sailors is one possibility. He also believes that if a guard ship is provided, …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
