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McHenry writes to Willing on behalf of Mr. Getlings
02/02/1799 Letterbook CopySecretary McHenry requests that Thomas Willing comply with the wishes of the director of Branch Bank of Baltimore, Mr. Getling.
Independence Hall Autograph Collection.
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
09/24/1799 Letterbook CopySimmons informs Condy that General Knox's old warrant does not reside at the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Instructions to Mr. Edward Wright
03/27/1799 Letterbook CopyWright has been appointed to succeed Edward Price, deceased, late factor of the Indian Store at Fort Wilkinson on the River Oconee. McHenry includes a list of seventeen instructions respecting the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From Their
Instructions to Engineer Overseeing Fort McHenry's Construction at Baltimore
03/28/1799 Letterbook CopyOrders Mr. Fencin, engineer, to Fort McHenry to oversee construction there, and to place himself at the disposal of the Baltimore Marine Committee. Discusses Fencin's pay, and suggests that he spend …
John Adams Papers
Forwarding of Letter Concerning Construction of Fort McHenry
04/17/1799 Letterbook CopyForwards a letter for Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's construction, asking that the Naval Committee of Baltimore first review it for their own information.
John Adams Papers
Forwarding Letter to Baltimore Naval Committee Confirming Foncin Plan for Fort McHenry
07/16/1799 Letterbook CopyForwards to Foncin a letter sent to the Baltimore Naval Committee confirming the continued construction of Fort McHenry on the plan Foncin had submitted.
John Adams Papers
Forwarding Copy of Letter to Mr. Foncin, Fort McHenry Engineer
05/31/1799 Letterbook CopyIn response to Gilmor's statement in his last letter, McHenry encloses a copy of a letter to Mr. Foncin, superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's Construction.
John Adams Papers
Encloses Orders for Western Army and Indian Affairs
06/30/1799 Letterbook CopyEncloses orders to Western Army with instructions from General Hamilton on Indian affairs. Requests attention to the House of Panton and Leslie.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)
Encloses Letter from General Hamilton
07/20/1799 Letterbook CopyEncloses letter from General Hamilton.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)
Construction of Fort McHenry to Proceed, on Funds Both from Baltimore & the War Department
07/15/1799 Letterbook CopyNotes that as a result of communication both with Robert Gilmer and with other members of the Baltimore Naval Committee McHenry has authorized construction of Fort McHenry to continue based on Mr. …
John Adams Papers
Baltimore Naval Committee Members to Travel to Philadelphia to Consult McHenry
06/03/1799 Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a copy of McHenry's letter to Mr. Foncin, superintendent engineer of Fort McHenry. Informs McHenry that two members of the Baltimore Naval Committee are traveling to …
John Adams Papers
Baltimore Declines McHenry's Plan of Funding, Asks for Officer to Re-Determine Estimate for Completion of Fort McHenry
05/18/1799 Letterbook CopyHappily agrees with McHenry that the defense of Baltimore is of interest to both the government and the Baltimoreans, relating the ways in which Baltimore has always shown its support for the federal …
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Army & Navy Appointments
02/01/1799 Letterbook CopyRoutine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments.
Printed Versions 
Additional Funds Necessary for Completion of Works at Fort McHenry
04/09/1799 Letterbook CopyAcknowledges arrival of Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's construction; inquires whether the Baltimore Naval Committee is responsible for his salary. Discusses accounting: …
John Adams Papers
Act to Organize Troops
04/05/1799 Letterbook CopyEncloses act for organizing troops, passed 3 March 1799. Requests distribution among commanding officers of nearby posts. Encloses contract with James O'Hara, to be distributed as well.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Accounts of Normand Smith for Sadlery
06/27/1799 Letterbook CopySadlery delivered of Normand Smith of Hartford Connecticut to John Harris of Philadelphia.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Accounts of Articles Furnished by William Colfax to Garrisons at Fort Jay and West Point
09/26/1799 Letterbook CopyAccounts of Articles Furnished by William Colfax to Garrisons at Fort Jay and West Point and to 12th Infantry Regiment at East Chester under command of Colonel Smith.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Account for Simeon Smith for the Manufacture of Horse Equipment
06/27/1799 Letterbook CopyAccount for Simeon Smith for the manufacture of horse equipment.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Account for John King for the 11th Infantry Regiment
09/12/1799 Letterbook CopyStatement of articles furnished 11th Infantry Regiment at Elizabeth Town New Jersey upon order Colonel Ogden by John King contractor.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Supplies of New Jersey Militia
05/09/1800 Letterbook CopyHunt recounts stores given to militia in 1794.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Settlement of Account of Supplies
08/30/1800 Letterbook CopySettlement of account of supplies in Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of account
09/06/1800 Letterbook CopySettles account for supplies to garrison at Fort Johnson North Carolina.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settle Previous Account between Tench Francis and John Ketland concerning Gunlocks
06/24/1800 Letterbook CopyEncloses letter from the late Tench Francis to the late John Ketland, and an invoice regarding imported gunlocks on orders from Francis. Clerk Mr. Govett confirms Mr. Ketland's statement.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
Services as recorder
02/27/1800 Letterbook CopyReceived certificate of Major Adam Hoops stating days served as recorder to the court of inquiry at Niagara in case of Major Rivardi.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rifles for Indian Annuities
08/02/1800 Letterbook CopyOrder from Samuel Hodgdon of 5 Rifles for Indian Annuities
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
