Collection
42,880 items
Suits of Infantry Clothing
Harris is to deliver four sergeant and forty six private suits of infantry for transportation to Staunton, Virginia.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Suitable Person to Inspect the Arms
Hodgdon recommends Colonel Stevens as the most qualified person to inspect the arms at York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suitable Craft for the Nine Pounder Cannon
Hodgdon states that the nine pounder cannon will not be transported until a suitable craft arrives and a party of men is available to receive them and get them on board.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suit of Sergeant's Clothing to Lieutenant McRea
Harris is directed to deliver one complete suit of sergeant's clothes to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate 'United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MaySuit of Law Relative to the Debt of Captain Wylie
Power solicits Hodgdon's advice regarding a law suit against him relative to the debt of Captain Thomas Wylie on the presumption that Power had received his commutation and land warrant in his role as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suit Between Colonel Sargent and General St. Clair
Colonel Sargent has asked Cutler to forward information with legal documents respecting a suit pending between him and General St. Clair of the Northwestern Territory. Even though Cutler is unable to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suggests Location for Quarters, Indian Stipends
Suggests Fort Washington or Cincinnati for desired quarters as a strategic location along the Mississippi River. Refers to stipends for Indians destined for Fort Wayne.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggests Compensation for Officers
Writes about extra allowances for officers, outlining distinctions for compensations. Suggests fixed compensation rates.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggests Addition of 2 Troops to Cavalry Regiments
Refers to instructions from the Commander-in-Chief, adding two troops to the regiment of cavalry for a total of ten troops.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggested Improvements for the Military
Extract from a longer letter. McHenry lays out reasons why it would benefit the armed forces for the officers to receive education on certain aspects, and suggests hiring teachers for specific …
Printed VersionsSuggested Changes to Regulations
Hamtramck's changes to the regulations sent by McHenry. The regulations relate to command structure, the sick and medicine, arms, goods, appearance, ammunition exercises, absentees, garrison books, …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Suggested Changes to Regulations
Hamtramck returns changes he made in the regulations sent by McHenry.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Suggest Castle Island as Not Appropriate for Convicts
Encloses copy of letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson and Governor Sumner. Suggests that convicts should not remain on Castle Island, but that a garrison with regular troops be used.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Sugar and Coffee Needed at Knoxville
Sugar and coffee and other merchandise are costly to the purchaser in Knoxville. Therefore, Wright asks that a small quantity of these articles be sent with Colonel Henley's wagoner. He will pay for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sufficient Compensation
Hamilton notes that if the recruiting service is to be his responsibility, he ought to be definitively appointed. He stresses his need for sufficient pay to compensate for the loss of professional …
Stephen Raphel PapersSubsistence, Wood, & Articles of War
Dayton advises Simmons that he is due subsistence for August 1797 through January 1798 and pay for September 1797 through January 1798. He is also due wood from September that can probably be drawn at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Subscription to the "Country Porcupine," Etc.
With the permission of the Secretary of War, Wilkins plans to travel to Philadelphia where he hopes to meet with Hodgdon and thank him for the many favors he has provided. He also will purchase the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Submission of Names for List of Men Seeking Officers' Appointments
Adams submits the names of two men to be considered for officers' commissions.
John Adams PapersSubmission of Copy of Cabinet Circular Requesting Judgment of Decisions on New York Defense Plan
McHenry submits a copy of his circular to the heads of departments, which he prepared as per Adams' request that they adjudicate the rightness of his decision(s) regarding the New York Defense Plan.
John Adams PapersSubmission of Bill from Cutter Under Command of Chapman
Letter, encloses quarter bill, watch bill, boarding, and mess lists of the officers and crew of the United States Cutter Pickering; mentions the vessel will sail with the Herald at the first fair …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Strengthening the Mississippi, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of sundry matters, Ross observes that the troops on the western frontier could be easily brought together under the Provisional Army law. He speculates on the intentions of the …
Western AmericanaStores Purchased for the Naval Yard at Portsmouth
Quincy discusses sundry supply matters at the Naval Yard at Portsmouth. He mentions both the frigate under construction and the Algerian frigate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stores Necessary for Equipping the Frigate for Algiers
Statement of stores necessary for the equipment of the Frigate for Algiers.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionStores Forwarded to Lieut. Hancock
Hodgdon asks Capt. Blackburn to forward certain stores intended for Lieut. Hancock at Kempsville.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
