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Response to Information that Inferior Muskets Distributed
Hodgdon responds to Williams' letter stating the that muskets delivered are not the same as the pattern muskets examined and approved by Hodgdon and the Secretary of War. He asks Williams to write …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipts for Bounty Paid and State of Accounts
Simmons has received Boote's receipts for bounty paid. Boote's accounts are in the same state as the last time Simmons and Boote discussed them.
William Rowland Boote PapersPay and Muster Rolls, Pay for Discharged Soldiers
Encloses muster and pay rolls for the garrison. Some men recently discharged from the army have settled near the Fort and asked Vischer to have their remaining pay forwarded to him. The money for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster and Pay Rolls for Niagara
Rivardi encloses muster and pay rolls for the garrison at Niagara. The men need to be paid, especially those who have been discharged. Rivardi asks for the current price of rations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mrs. General Butler's Claim
Ross thanks Simmons for his efforts on behalf of Mrs. Butler's claim. She will shortly draw the money and Ross will advise her on who to manage it once it is deposited in the Bank of the United …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Marquee Tent with Poles for Major Tousard
Harris is to deliver to Major Tousard one marquee tent with poles and flies.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)List of Recruits
Duncan sends Simmons the list of recruits and their receipts for bounty.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letters of Recommendation Enclosed
Levy encloses letters of recommendation for himself for a commission as an officer in the Army.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Boote that his receipts for bounties were received and that the business was delayed because of the removal of the Accountant's office to Trenton.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter Concerning A Captured French Privateer
Describes incident surrounding a French privateer brought into Hampton, Virginia by the frigate Constitution.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionGrade of the Generals
McHenry expresses concern related to the attempt to establish the relative grade of Generals Hamilton, Knox, and Pinckney. He also notes that he must go and be with his family because his eldest child …
Stephen Raphel PapersDiscussion & Judgment of Issues Arising from Adams' Approval of the New York Defense Plan
McHenry begins a discussion of Adams' handling of the plan proposed by New York for the development of its own defenses, with Alexander Hamilton in command of its execution. Adams has asked the …
John Adams PapersCertification of expenses related to Benjamin Hawkins, Superintendent Indian Affairs South of Ohio River
Expenditure of contingent funds of $500 authorized by Secretary of War, receipt of which is acknowledged in Hawkins' letter to Secretary of War. Certification of payment of funds $488 by Benjamin …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersAppointments and Military Business
No news from the Secretary of State. Adams discusses Hamilton's recommendation for Inspector of Artillery and other matters of appointments and the management of the army.
Stephen Raphel PapersAccounts and Letters
Richmond has received the copy of the letter from Schuyler and enlistment records. He expects to submit full accounts shortly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unable to Comply With Orders of October 21
Williams misunderstood McHenry's orders of October 21. He is reluctant to comply with those orders, as it would prove both expensive and embarrassing. He cannot afford to travel to Philadelphia …
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)Report on Hodgdon's Land
Meigs could not get any information about Hodgdon's lands. Hodgdon's name is not in the land register books.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Regarding Cartridge Box Order
Discusses order of cartridge boxes for 13th Regiment.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersPromotions and appointments for the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry
Encloses a list of promotions and appointments for the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry and requests - if approved by the President - to have the authority to announce to the respective candidates their …
James McHenry PapersOrganizing the Eventual Army
McHenry provides considerable detail on how the Eventual Army will be organized and supplied.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
