Letterbook
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Refers to Letters about Natchez, Chickasaw; Reports Cherokee Affairs
Refers to letters received concerning Indian affairs in local area. Reports problems with the Cherokees stealing horses. Henley wrote to the Cherokees in warm, anxious, friendly terms, hoping that the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Injury and Pension of Pat Fouber
Reports that rearer Pat Fouber received half his pension prior to enlisting with the Marines aboard the frigate United States after breaking his arm on board and before being put on the pension list.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRecommends Mr. McGhee as Supplier
Forwards proposal recommending Mr. Mc Ghee as supplier for the districts in Tennessee. Recommends McGhee as a man of character and industry.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Recommends Employment of Col. Orne
IDiscusses employing Col. Orne as a deputy with recommendations from others. Reports work and supplies at Providence. Refers to owner of furnace.
Lewis Tousard LetterbookRecommendation for lieutenant of the Marines
States that this letter will be handed to him by John Coates (?), former resident of Antigua, and resident of New York for the last seven years. He served in a Navy Yard in London and now desired to …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Recommendation & Request for Appointment of Lieutenant & Surgeon
Approves General Hamilton's recommendation of a man for a lieutenancy in the 1st Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers; also asks that a surgeon be appointed for the 10th Regiment, as its previous …
John Adams PapersReceipt received
Acknowledges Carrington's letter enclosing the receipt of Lt. Ferdinand Claiborne for 643 dollars.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Reaction to Indian Talks
Praises division of Indians as wise in order to keep "bad people in order, and prevent their stealing of Horses." Praises improvement of Indians in growing cotton and corn, spinning and weaving. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Quartermaster Report; Reports Intent to Erect Post with Natchez
Encloses monthly returns for quartermaster stores. Announces arrival of Captain Rickard with news from General Wilkinson, requesting cash for recruiting. Reports visit from Dr. Powel [Powell] of the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Quartermaster Report
Forwards quarterly returns of quartermaster stores.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Quarterly Returns of the Clothing and Indian Commissary Departments
Encloses duplicates of the Quarterly Returns of the Clothing and Indian Commissary Departments. Cannot, as of yet, send copies of the vouchers. Indians are gathering, there has been an altercation …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Quarterly returns of clothing and Indian goods
Encloses duplicate quarterly returns of the clothing and Indian goods. Governor St. Clair's non-attendance at a conference at the Miamis has caused considerable Indian discontent.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Quarterly Return of Tennessee Quartermaster Stores, July-Sept. 1799
Forwards quarterly returns for July, August, and September with the Quartermaster's Department for the state of Tennessee.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Purchase of Charleville musket locks
Reports that 402 Charleville musket locks have been purchased by order of the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Provides Information about Vouchers, Prepares Colonel Butler for Philadelphia
Forwards vouchers of Captain Rickards to pay his company from October 1794 to June 1795. Forwards abstracts and vouchers from his office. Reports Colonel Butler's departure for Philadelphia.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Presents Concern over Bill to Thomas Butler
Received bill for Thomas Butler. Claims misunderstanding due to delay of payment. Requests direction.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Pleased with Indian Translator Mr. Thompson and Efforts to Restore Horses in Possession of Little Turkey; High Hopes for Meeting of Creek Nation
Approves Mr. Thompson as interpreter to Mr. Maclin. Hopes talk will have good effect and that Little Turkey will restore stolen horses. Hopes that all property will be returned in good condition.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Personal and Business Matters
Stevens' sister-in-law has appealed to him to purchase her house and mortgage, and he asks Hodgdon to stand as executor of the business. Other business matters discussed.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Outlines Trade Tips with Indians; List of Items in Need by Creeks
Ben Hawkins (Indian Agent) provides detailed description to Edward Wright of how to successfully trade with the Creek Indians. Most Indians don't meet their obligations with regard to credit and debt …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Outlines Recent Postal Activity
Henley received Wilkinson's letter of May 20th on the 27th. He delayed the express rider who brought it until the Mail came so that he could send back various parcels, newspapers, and letters with …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Notification of Payment
Notification of payment of McKingsey's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Necessity of tents in Portland
Reiterates the "absolute necessity" of tents for his soldiers in Portland, Maine. Upset to find out that the vessel of supplies leaving from Philadelphia went to another port instead.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Necessity of clothing for Capt. Stilles' company
States that he is disappointed to discover that Hodgdon has not supplied his company with the ample amount of clothing requested in his return. Requests for more clothing to be forwarded.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Muskets from Hamburg
Muskets from Hamburg delivered to Ebenezer Stevens.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Movement of Office due to Fever in City
Due to a lingering fever in Philadelphia, seeks to move office to Trenton New Jersey.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
