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Request for Issue of Musket Stocks to Eli Whitney
Letter, directs provision of 4,000 musket stocks to Eli Whitney.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Issue of Gun Stocks to Springfield Armory
Letter, directs shipment of 3,000 gun stocks to armory Springfield, Mass.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Information on Articles Ordered
Letter, asks for information regarding Frigate armaments and ammunition; mentions manufacturing; mentions Marines.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Explanation of Bills Drawn, and Order to Cease Drawing Them
McHenry mentions that the War Dpt. is simplifying accounts. Thus a Lt. Swan is being assigned to the payment of all troops on the Mississippi; Guion is to provide a full account of bills drawn, …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionRequest for Dimensions
Discusses order for ordnance stores, requested dimensions of cartridges;
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for Detailed Inspection of Ships Being Offered to Government for Navy
Directs that Humphreys travel to Baltimore and examine the vessels being considered to carry 16-22 guns, the armament being six-, nine-, and twelve-pounders. Informs Humphreys of the ships in …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for Boat & Crew to Attend USS Ganges
Requests that Barry have a boat and crew prepared to take McHenry to the USS Ganges [about to set sail against the French].
John Barry Collection.Request for Assistance in Obtaining Military Records
Letter, seeks aid of accountant for Thomas Tredwell Jackson, who has business to transact in the War Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Appointment as Major in Provisional Army
Huntington writes of his desire to be appointed a major in the infantry regiments recently sanctioned by Congress [the provisional army], citing his knowledge that pay is supposed to begin upon …
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Papers, US Government Letters 1778-1809Reprehensible & Vindictive Behavior of Mr. Smith, Etc.
Among other topics, McHenry assures Oliver that he approves of his conduct and finds the behavior of Robert Smith highly reprehensible.
Robert Oliver PapersReplacing Articles Destined for Lake Erie, Etc.
By order of the Commander in Chief articles destined for Lake Erie and the galley were shipped on the Ohio with the general. These articles should be replaced as soon as possible: canvas, train oil, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Replacement Musket for McRea's Marines
Harris is asked to deliver a musket to Lieutenant McRea' s Marines on board the frigate "United States" to replace one that was broken by accident and returned to be repaired.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRepair of the General's Looking Glasses, Etc.
Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply issues, and expresses his mortification regarding the orders of the Secretary of War relative to his claim. The number of men working at the vessels' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Relocating the USS United States
Asks the commanding officer on board the USS United States to relocate the frigate so it will no longer block traffic of merchant vessels.
James McHenry PapersRelative Rank of Major Generals
Washington assures Hamilton that he has made his sentiments clear regarding the relative rank of the three major generals of the Provisional Army. Since he is Commander in Chief, any controversy …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegulating the Attendance of Ship Carpenters & Others, Etc.
Along with the enclosed general returns for the stores at Pittsburgh, Franklin, LeBeouf, and Presqu'isle, Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply matters including a request for a ship's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding passports held by state governors
Informs Colonel Butler that no passports from state governors shall divert him from resisting the invasion of Indian lands by those bodies. McHenry insists that if they actually hold a passport, it …
James McHenry PapersRegarding Articles for Naval Service & Equipping of Frigate
Letter, asks for information regarding sundry articles for the Naval service; alludes to equipping Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Application for Officer's Commission
Acknowledges receipt of Trumbull's letter recommending "Mr. Huntington" for an officer's commission in the provisional army. McHenry states that he cannot himself promise a commission, but that the …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersRecommending John Johnston and John Milroy
John Johnston, a native of America, has a strong predilection for a military life and has applied for an appointment in the Army. Since such applications are numerous and one from a remote part of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendations Relative to the Quasi-War with France
McHenry provides detailed advice to the president as to whether he should seek from Congress a declaration of war against France.
Robert Oliver PapersRecommendation of Joseph Edmiston
Having heard that the President may establish an arsenal at Carlisle, Gregg recommends Joseph Edmiston for the position of Superintendent of that facility. Edmiston is a man of some property, can …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of David Jones
Jay recommends his private secretary David Jones, son of the Comptroller, to be one of Hamilton's aides.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation for Employment in Public Works
Seeks favorable attention to job application of Jonathan Phillips for a public position.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Recommendation for Employment in Public Works
Recommends Jonathan Phillips for employment in public works.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
