Letterbook
5102 documents
Requests 32 pound shot for Captain Barry to Embark for Sea
Reports that Captain Barry is ready for sea, waiting only for a small amount of 32 pound shot.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequesting order from Secretary of War
Requests that Hodgdon forward an order from McHenry so that some articles may delivered from the store.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for Sending of Officer's Commissions to Volunteer Company
Adams asks McHenry to send officers' commissions to a company of volunteers.
John Adams PapersRequest for Inquiry into Pay Withheld
Forwards a letter from Augustus de Grasse, asking McHenry to investigate why de Grasse's pay has been withheld.
John Adams PapersRequest for accounting of monies
Simmons directs Francis to submit a current accounting of all monies in his hands.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Reports Visit to Tellico; Reports Accounts
Reports visit to Tellico to deliver Cherokee annuities. Reports accounts and refers to estimates and papers which will come in the next post to prepare for questions from Judge Anderson and Mr. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Talks with Indians, Request to Hoist American Flag
Requests funds for April-June to pay the army. Reports business with Double Head and other chiefs regarding horse theft. He and Colonel Butler will hold Indian talks. The Indians have requested a U.S. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Interactions with Indian Agents
Reports letter from Cherokee chief, Doublehead. Mr. Mitchell, resident agent for the Chactaw, reports that all is well. At his death, chief Appomingo counseled his people to remain friends with the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Indian Talks, Request for American Flag
Reports recent meeting with Double Head and another Cherokee chief with himself and Colonel Butler. The Cherokee nation promises to stop plundering and to live in friendly terms with the whites. The …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Indian Talks and Affairs
Reports that all is going well with Indian talks. Promises to send a flag for their next feast. Apologizes for trouble of horse given by Colonel Butler, then taken away. Looks forward to seeing him at …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Conditions of South West Point Ferry, where Indians Will Pass for Free
Agree to hire the ferry at South West Point. Mr. Clark is to build house and cut timber to accommodate travelers. Indians will pass free.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Claim of Derangement; Requests Congressional Report
Captain Poind claims money for derangement through the War Office. Requests copy of U.S. law.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Cherokee Accounts, Returns for Aug-Sept
Will forward account of delivery of Cherokee goods according to the treaty. Has forwarded returns for August and September to the War Department with records of Quartermaster stores.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Business with Capt. Butler, Lt. Chandler, Capt. Bradley, with Entries in the Public Books
Henley replies to Simmons' letters of April 19 and My 13. He has dealt with the Memorandum of Claims, and consulted with Chander regarding Bradley's account. He encloses his May accounts and sends …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Arrival of Indian Goods; Requests Indians Stop Stealing Horses
Reports a pleasant meeting with Double Head, Sechochee, and Colonel Butler. Expresses regret for not attending the last dance, but had too much business. The Indian goods have arrived and will keep …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Activities for General Wilkinson; Encloses Mail for Major Kingsbury
When General Wilkinson left Mount Adams, he asked Cushing to transmit returns to the War Department. Encloses letter for Major Kingsbury, who has gone on furlough to Connecticut.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Jul 1799-Mar 1800. (RG98)Report on Military Matters for Use in State of the Union Address
Asks McHenry for a report on all things military, especially the Indian department and the Mississippi region, that Adams may use in his address to Congress.
John Adams PapersReplacing the Dead Factor at Fort Wilkinson
The President has appointed Edward Wright to the position of Factor of the Indian Store at Fort Wilkinson on the Oconee River. Wright is replacing Edward Price, deceased, whose death was sudden and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirRemittances; Clothing Issued Captain Freeman
Stevens thanks Hodgdon for a timely transmission of funds. He notes that he has supplied Captain Freeman with shirts, cockades, and eagles. He encloses Lawrence Huron's acceptance of a draft.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Regarding payment to Ensign Robert Moffett
Simmons authorizes Kilty to make payment to Ensign Robert Moffett, of 33d Regiment of Militia in Maryland, for expenses in pursuing deserters while on the march to suppress an insurrection in the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding Medical Appointments, & Lack of System in Evaluating Medical Staff
Adams approves the medical staff appointments made by Colonels Hunnewell and Rice, but believes one doctor to merit a surgeon's mate appointment, rather than one as surgeon. Expresses desire for a …
John Adams PapersRegarding Ensign Moffett payment
Simmons informs Moffett to expect payment from John Kilty.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding Allowance Certificate of Hugh McAlister.
Simmons notes that McAlister's certificate for allowance could not be paid.
John Adams PapersReflects on Proper Promotions
Reflects upon the proper role of promotions in the provisional army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Recent Cherokee Activities at Tellico and Accounts
Reports return from visit to Tellico, where he found Cherokee accounts to be favorable. The number of assembled Cherokees was great, and he expects higher numbers to assemble. Major Lewis continues to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
