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Monthly Returns for Quarter Master Stores
Forwards monthly returns of Quartermaster stores to US troops for September and October 1799.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Money and Claims of Colonel Roberts
Henley replies to Childress' letter of May 20. He cannot accept the money at present, but may need it in the future. He also addresses Childress' query about the claim of Colo. Roberts, and mentions …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Missing military stores
David Poe has reported the loss of gunpowder from the magazine in Baltimore to the Directors of the Baltimore Insurance Fire Company. Poe believes the powder was embezzeled. In writing to Odonal, …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Memorandum of supplies wanted at Detroit
Encloses memorandum of supplies wanted; requests that the articles be forwarded to Detroit early in the spring.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Marshall sends a list of persons
A list of names of people in Millerstown compiled by Marshall.
McPherson Manuscripts, Military Papers CorrespondenceLists Cannon Contracts for Ships Built on the Chesapeake
Hopes to get guns for gunships in the Chesapeake, where they will be constructed. Refers to cannon contracts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToList of Supplies for Lieutenant Cole Butler's Troops
Sends returns of clothing, quartermaster stores, and stationary for troops under Lieutenant Cole Butler. Includes lists of items.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)List of Insurgents from Fries Rebellion
Seagrove sends to General MacPhearson a list of men held in custody and charged with treason for aiding John Fries' campaign against the Direct House Tax of 1798. Fries was Captian of Bucks County …
McPherson Manuscripts, Military Papers CorrespondenceLetter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Requests a response to his inquiry on what do with arms received from the Watsons. Mentions that he has provided lodging for his accommodation at the house of Anthony Marcellin.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Mentions that he had contacted the Treasury Secretary about receiving credit for a quantity of powder that he purchased, but has not yet heard back from the Treasury. Also notes that he has taken …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Letter, discusses the marriage of Governor Sargent; mentions that Madame Wilkinson has departed to join the General at Headquarters; mentions that the legislative body for the territory has convened.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Letter, discusses crediting a sum indicated on an abstract submitted by Ebenezer Stevens, agent for the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Secretary at War
John McHenry, writing from the Hague, discusses the new American Navy, the Jacobins in France, the prospects of war in Europe, the French seige of Mantua, and the fall of the citadel in Alexandria …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
The Secretary at War asks Colonel John Eager Howard to provide him names of men from each county in Maryland that may be able to aid in the selection of army officers.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Thomas Memminger notifies the Secretary at War of his arrival at Reading.
McPherson Manuscripts, Military Papers CorrespondenceLetter to the Secretary at War
In the event of war with France, John McKee makes his terms of service known to the Secretary at War. McKee stipulates that his salary must be equal to that of an agent to the Cherokee.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to the Secretary at War
Robert Oliver presents the Secretary at War a bill to liquidate debts associated with McHenry's investment in the Maryland Insurance Company.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to Secretary at War
Lt. Wolestone notifies the Secretary at War of his arrival in Reading. Wolestone reports that he has relinquished command of his company to Mr. Meminger.
McPherson Manuscripts, Military Papers CorrespondenceLetter of Introduction for Peter Schermerhorn Jr
Writes that Peter Schermerhorn Jr intends to make a short visit to Philadelphia on an "excursion of pleasure"; requests that Hodgdon do what he can to help him see the city.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter of Introduction
Introduces to Hodgdon a good friend and colonel; also mentions Timothy Pickering and supplies of powder.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter from the Secretary at War
James McHenry informs Richard Caton of a discussion held with Mr. Carroll.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the Secretary at War
The Secretary at War directs the Accountant of the War Department to ascertain the legality of providing cash rewards to solidiers and citizens that apprehend deserters.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the Secretary at War
McHenry informs Osborn that a copy of the proceedings of his court marshal will be mailed to him as soon as possible.
Misc CollectionLetter from the Secretary at War
The Secretary at War discusses filling vacant offices.
Manuscript Rumford
