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Intentions of Foreign Powers, Etc.
Answers to questions requiring knowledge of the intentions of foreign powers can only be guessed. If there is to be war, the exportation of offensive weapons should be forbidden. If there is peace the …
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Instructions for Shipment of Shoes & Cartridge Boxes
Directions for the shipment of cartouche boxes and shoes.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInstruction for Shoes to Be Shipped to Philadelphia, & That More Be Contracted For
Directs that two thousand pairs of shoes be shipped to Philadelphia and that an additional two thousand pairs be contracted for.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInformation That Wadsworth is to Be Paid for Services Rendered in Procuring Shoes & Cartridge Boxes
McHenry has directed that money be paid to Wadsworth for his expenses in purchasing shoes and cartouche boxes for the Army.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInformation About Willing Shoe Contractor
Informs Wadsworth of an offer from a shoe-maker to manufacture shoes for the Army
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersGranting warrant for military bounty land
Secretary McHenry states that although he is acquainted with Moses Rawlings' merits as an officer in American Revolution, based on his examination of records, he cannot justify granting request for …
Rawlings PapersGeneral Swan Indisposed and Confined to Bed
General Swan has been indisposed for some months and for the last ten days has been confined to his bed. Enclosed is a note from McDonald & Hollingsworth respecting the military stores but General …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General McPherson's Accounts
Enclosed is a copy of a letter written to the Accountant of the War Department relative to General McPherson's accounts included with the accounts themselves.
W. M. Hornor CollectionForwarding Proceedings of Court Martial of 12th Regiment Lieutenant
Forwards proceedings of a court martial against Lt. Samuel Hoffman of the 12th Infantry Regiment, along with a letter from General Hamilton concerning the same.
John Adams PapersForwarding Draft of Letter
Encloses draft of a letter to Generals Shepherd and Parks, and Justin Ely, as well as the document to which the letter pertains.
John Adams PapersFive Rifles to Complete the Indian Annuities
Harris has asked for five rifles to complete Indian annuities.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Filling Vacancies in the Four Old Regiments
McHenry recommends that the most deserving of the second lieutenants in the disbanded augmented army be appointed to fill the vacancies in the four old regiments of infantry. To do so would prevent …
Sixth Congress: Various Senate Papers Pertaining to Executive Business [6B-D2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 8)Exportation of Gun Powder
Respecting the petition of Robinson Heartshorn asking for permission to export gun powder, the Secretary of the Navy has directed the powder to be examined and it is found to be unsuitable for the …
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Expedited Submission of Accounts
McHenry urged Simmons to write various government officials and contractors to submit their accounts for settlement with reasonable hast. If there was some type of delay, McHenry stated that Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enlistments Suspended due to Activity in France
Congressional act has suspended further enlistments unless war shall break out between the US and the French Republic or there is imminent danger of invasion of their territory by the said Republic.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed Letter Concerning Contractors
McHenry encloses to Alexander Hamilton the letter of E.B. Dayton to his brother, Senator Jonathan Dayton. Discusses the demands of Colonel Smith and his relationship with contractors.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed Contracts for Rations
Enclosed contracts for rations for South Carolina and Georgia. Requested necessary paperwork that verified the expenses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Account of Contractors
Encloses a copy of a letter from Messrs. Phelps and Sanford related to expenditures against the U.S. government. Asks Simmons to examine the account and notify Phelps and Sanford if additional …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drawing of the Lottery in Philadelphia, Etc.
Craig has directed surveyor John Beaver to give Hodgdon the military land warrant in the name of Joseph Johnston. Beaver is on his way to Philadelphia to attend the drawing of the lottery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Disbanding Provisional Army, Filling of Officer Vacancies in Old Regiments, Forwarding of Recommendations & Court Martial Proceedings
Dexter confirms that a recently passed law called for the disbanding of the 12 new regiments of the provisional army, but not the "volunteer corps." Discusses the united opinion of the department …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of a Contractor's Continued Manufacture of Cartridge Boxes
Discusses the continued manufacture of leather cartouch boxes by a particular contractor.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Diplomatic relations with Little Turtle
Secretary McHenry thanks Little Turtle for his friendship and hopes that Little Turtle will continue his friendship with his successor and the United States.
James McHenry PapersDenial of Principal Allegation Against Me
Sargent sent a letter to Colonel Pickering as Secretary of State before he knew he was out of office. Fortunately he marked it private before committing it to the postmaster in Philadelphia. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Uniforms, Arms for Companies of Artillerists and Engineers
Letter, directs delivery of uniforms, arms for companies of Artillerists and Engineers.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
