Letterbook
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Investigating Delivery of Arms
Sands advises Hodgdon to write the store keeper at Albany to know by whose order he delivered arms and to whom.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Instructions to pay Surgeon's Mate
Informs the Supervisor at New York that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 174 dollars for pay, subsistence, and forage of George Davis, temporary surgeon's mate.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for the New Factor at Fort Wilkinson
McHenry's instructions to Wright, the new factor of the Indian Trading House near Fort Wilkinson on the Oconee River. It includes matters such as setting prices and accepting credit.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirInstructions for Packing, Transporting, and Receiving Supplies
Henley has just received a much needed delivery, and sends Hodgdon some instructions for further loads. He would like notice in advance when shipments are coming. Reverend Bullen's travel to the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Inquires about Repair of Buildings on Cattle Island
Encloses extracts from Stephen Higginson about repairing buildings on Cattle Island.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInformation about Returning Stolen Horses
Refers to horses stolen prior to the previous treaty. Believes that the U.S. should pay for those horses one last time. Promises to write to the Secretary of State to make those arrangements. Requests …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Importance of Good Settlers to Maintain Good Indian Relations
Reports that all public business is in good order. Heavy rains have detained shipment to Mr. Hooker. The South West Point ferry is not adequate. Wants to rent land to appropriate farmers of good …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Gun carriages purchased for Portland fortifications
Encloses an abstract of nine gun carriages purchased by Lemuel Weeks - Agent of Fortifications at Portland, Maine - for the amount of which he will receive credit on the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Furnishing coats and vests to troops
Writes that the War Secretary asked him to procure suits for the artillerists in New York. Adds that General Hamilton has been asking him to furnish coats and vests wanted in states other than New …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Funds to be delivered to Ebenezer Stevens
Informs the Supervisor at New York that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 436 dollars for Ebenezer Stevens, Agent of the War Department at New York, for the pay of Capt. Frye, Lt. Dayton, and …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Frigate United States Must Embark for Charleston from the Delaware
Announces readiness of frigate United States, which can take a company of artillery to Charleston, but the men must embark from the Delaware.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToForwards Rations, Quartermaster Supplies, and Stationary for August 1799
Forwards rations, quartermaster supplies, and stationary issued for the month of August.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Quartermaster Estimates; Requests Latest Congressional Law and Cherokee Treaty
Forwards estimate of money wanted by the Quartermaster's Department. Requests copy of current Congressional records and most recent treaty with the Cherokees. Reports tranquility and good order.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Packet of Letters from Natchez Territory
Forwards packet of papers from Natchez Territory.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Packages from Natchez
Forwards two packages from the Natchez territory.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Package from Natchez Territory
Received previous letter. Forwards two packages from Natchez Territory.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Misaddressed Letter from the President
Notes that President misdirected a letter to Stoddert rather than to McHenry. Forwards letter.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToForwarding Recommendation for a Chaplain
Forwards recommendation of Mr. Samuel as chaplain.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendation for Midshipman's Post
Forwards a recommendation of a man for appointment as a midshipman.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Confusing Letter
Forwards a letter to McHenry, asking for his help in deciphering its meaning.
John Adams PapersFor the sake of ease and retirement
Swan relates business matters relating to his eventual retirement.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Expresses Concern about John Chisolm's Illegal Record-Keeping
John Chisolm was found guilty of "the basest conduct in altering his Receipts." Believes Chisolm to be "unworthy of public Confidence." Knows of no way to secure the public debt. Hopes to prosecute …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Expresses Concern about Indians Stealing Horses and War Dept. Response
Expresses concern about Indians plundering and stealing horses and causing problems for neighbors. If the Indians want horses, they should raise horses and range for them in order to instill honor for …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Expresses Concern about Cherokees Returning Stolen Horses
Expresses appreciation for Standing Turkey's advice to other chiefs of the Cherokee nation as a good example. Refers to Little Turkey's recommendation to return all stolen horses, but would rather …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
