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Sentiments of Our People Toward the Directory of France, Etc.
Washington expresses reluctance to come out of retirement to lead a military force in opposition to France. He is reassured by his communication with sundry people throughout the South that the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersSending Your Receipt Book to My Works
McCormick expresses his gratitude to Hodgdon for offering his receipt book to his works. The receipt book should be entrusted to the care of McCormick's porter whose fidelity is beyond question. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sending Gun Stocks & Iron When the River Opens
So many of the gun stocks on hand are unfit for use that replacements should be sent from either New York or Philadelphia at the earliest opportunity. There are no seasoned ones currently in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sending Cotton from Natchez to Orleans, Etc.
The following are the few legible portions of this document: my expenses; Orleans; expense of sending cotton from Natchez to Orleans is eighty cents per one hundred; horseman; bristle; reins; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sending Books & Stationery
Hodgdon informs Williams that he is sending the books and stationery via New York in the hopes that they will arrive despite the winter weather.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Send On the Clothing Ordered for Elizabeth Town
"I will thank you to send on the clothing which is ordered for this place as soon as possible, as it is now wanted."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send Guns from Providence to Portland
Hodgdon asks Elliot to send four 24 pound guns to Lemuel Weeks in Portland. Mr. Weeks has a brig currently at Providence bound for Portland which can carry the guns, so Elliot only needs to move the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Selling the Useless Barrels, Etc.
Captain Bryant has mentioned the propriety of cleaning the French arms in the stores and it would be more convenient to do it now rather than later. Colonel Larett [?] from Plymouth County has offered …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seeks to Replace Position
Requests payment for Joseph Clay. Clay has been recommended in place of Mr. McWallace. Several have declined the offer.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Seeks Supplies for Seacoast Garrisons
Reports exchange of $1000. Encloses regulations about fuel for the garrisons on the coast, with the request of certain articles, clothing, boots, and supplies. Plans to send someone to Vermont.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Petty Officers to Man Frigate
Seeks to man the frigate of petty officers. Promises advances and orders to those that transfer.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Seeks Instructions to Post Note with Bank of the US and Dispersion of Funds
Letter, seeks instructions regarding post note of the Bank of the United States.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Seeks Instruction on Legal Operation of Indian Land
Refers to operation of laws and settlement for Indian lands. Seeks protection of US lands.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about Galleys for New York and Rhode Island
Reports on 3 galleys of the 10 authorized by law. Seeks information about whether the galleys will be used in Rhode Island or New York, and how many in each location.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSeeks Information about Carriage Construction Aboard Ship
Wishes to visit person appointed to construct gun carriages to see how long construction will take.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Seeks Harmony among US Relations
Reports health of family, details of journey to France with a high probability of combat. Speaks of harmony between the two nations. Mentions systems of operations and friends of the US.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Commission for Mr. King for France
Seeks commission for Mr. King, who recently agreed to take Mr. Dandridge for his secretary. Briefly mentions diplomatic efforts with France. Requests that he be firm and persuasive.
James McHenry PapersSeeks Assistance for Sick Sailors
Reports leaving sick sailors at various ports. Doctors have been employed at great expense. Seeks assistance with arrangements for troops and surgeons to be stationed.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSeeks Affidavits about the Indian Nation in Georgia
Encloses letter from Major Freeman according to instruction from Col. Hawkins. Seeks affidavits from people concerned with the Indian Nation.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Seeking Civil Employment
Armstrong wants Hamilton's support in seeking civil employment, perhaps as a Pay Master.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSeeking a Refund for the Loss of Horses
Butler has been told that she should apply for the price of the horses that were lost in 1797. Even though the value of the two horses is not high, she still wants to have the money refunded and asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Security of the Bridge
Lowndes, Templeman, and Stoddert warn that the bridge may not be safe due to the need for additional work. The only available means of financing the work will be for the stockholders to advance …
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.Securing a Pay Raise
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon to lobby the Secretary at War to secure a pay raise on his behalf.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, discusses Genesee Treaty; discusses investment banking re Seneca money; discusses Indians.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
