Letterbook
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Abstract of Provisions Issued Over Six Months
List by post of provisions issued between December 1, 1796 and May 31, 1797.
Register of Estimated Requirements for Military Supplies Kept by Samuel Hodgdon and William Irvine, Jan 1796-Feb 1805. (RG45)1798022321055
William Simmons directs Jonathan Jackson to pay John Bryant at Springfield.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Works project at Harper's Ferry
States that he will soon enclose an abstract of articles purchased by the Secretary of War for the public works at Harper's Ferry. John Harris will be held accountable for the due application thereof.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Works project at Governor's Island
Describes works project at Governor's Island, New York, fortified as part of an extensive coastal defense system. Includes articles needed to be purchased.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Warrants received from the Marshal at Bethlehem
Warrants issued for treason and misdemeanors relating the rebellion of John Fries.
McPherson Manuscripts, Military Papers CorrespondenceTroop conditions in Portland
Writes that he understands that his troops stationed in Portland have been authorized to receive a greater quantity of clothing than what is annually allowed to them by law. Reiterates the absolute …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Transfer of Power from the President to the Treasurer
Wolcott maintains that the power of the President ought to be given to the Treasurer in his capacity as treasurer for the War Department, subject to the warrant of the Secretary of War.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Thoughts on the Crime of & Pardon for Andrew Anderson
Adams discusses his thoughts on the sentencing of Andrew Anderson, believing that the prisoners Anderson was accused of helping escape had induced him to desert. Encloses Anderson's pardon, leaving …
John Adams PapersSupplies at the Governor's Island fortifications
Statement by the New York Agent of the War Department on the supplies at the fortification at Governor's Island. Mentions muskets and bayonets.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Supplies and a Letter of Introduction
Writing for Ebenzer Stevens, encloses receipts and other documents related to supplies. He hopes for a response regarding the supplies needed for General Hamilton. Sands is contemplating sending his …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Sundry returns from officers of artillerists and infantry
Encloses sundry returns from the officers of several regiments of artillerists and infantry. States that he will handle the distribution of coats and vests for artillerists, but requests that the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Sundry returns for Col. Stevens
Encloses sundry returns of ordinance on behalf of Col. Ebenezer Stevens
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Suggests Arrangements for Additional Vessels to Carry Artillery
Announces that the brig Scammel is in New York and will convoy vessel shipping guns to Fort Adams. Suggests making arrangements for an additional vessel.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToStores and Contracts
Discusses business with the Superintendent of Military Stores; packages at Mr. McDaniel's store.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Stevens' Salary, Purchase of Sugar
States that he has not yet received word from the Secretary concerning his salary; discusses account balances.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Shot and Clothing
Discusses clothing and other articles. Shot bring produced at Hope's furnace but not yet in sufficient quantities. Mentions vessels headed to Savannah, on which articles can be forwarded.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Sends Additional Information for Provisional Army Bill
Refers to bill for provisional army. Encloses additional information.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Sends Account Books; Refers to Major Lewis's Work with Cherokees
Encloses copies of books for August 1799. Intended to send other accounts, but Major Lewis demanded his attention as agent to the Cherokees. Lewis hopes to prevent Indians from becoming an expense to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Sending a Vessel to the Isle of France
Not knowing Mr. Pickering, Caton solicits McHenry's assistance in obtaining a permit to send a vessel to "the Isle of France."
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Seeks Men to Go on Board Ships
Requests guard from another place if not from Fort Mifflin to guard the frigate. Every man must go on board the vessels now recruiting.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSeeks Instruction for Cannon Proofing at New York
Refers to contract for cannons for the navy at New York. Seeks instructions for proofing.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSamuel Love Outlines Federal Responsibilities to Expense Ships
Encloses extract of letter from Samuel Love outlining federal responsibility for provisions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReturns of Quartermaster Stores for November 1799
Encloses returns for Quartermaster's Department for November.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Return of stores wanted for Lieutenant Leonard
Enclosed a return of stores wanted for a detachment under the command of Lieutenant Leonard.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Return of stores to be shipped to New Orleans
Writes that he will be unable to formulate a return of stores to be shipped to New Orleans in the timely manner that Hodgdon requests.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
