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Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, the Secretary discusses terms of Treaty at Canandaigua in 1794; directs distribution of Indian money.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War addresses the Seneka Nation
Speech, mentions Bank of the United States; discusses sale of Seneca lands.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSeason Favorable for Proving Powder is Fast Approaching
Letter, discusses money due on contract; mentions materials to manufacture gun powder; the season for proving powder is approaching.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Saving the Expense of Rent
An account has been adjusted at the Treasury in which $192 is due Hodgdon, the sum paid to William Smith for two years' rent of store No. 2 in which the rigging and sails of the ship "Cassius" are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Satisfying Mr. McHenry
Annexed is what the Clifforts presume is sufficient to satisfy Mr. McHenry. If anything else should be required by him, the Cliffords stand ready to render whatever is necessary when they next visit …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Satisfactory Answers to the Following Questions
Hodgdon has a number of questions for contractors Wheelen & Miller regarding an order for powder that they have either not received or ignored.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Samuel Lewis receipt of William Simmons transmitted to Ebenezer Stevens for the fortifications of New York
Lewis received warrant for $15,000 and transmitted it to Ebenezer Stevens, agent for fortifications at New York.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Samuel Lewis receipt from William Simmons warrant for contingent expenses removing books, papers of War Department
Lewis received $2000 from William Simmons on account of contingent expenses removing books and papers of the War Department.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Saltpeter to Philadelphia Under Perfect Security
Hodgdon orders Halsey to deliver a quantity of saltpeter to Philadelphia with all convenient speed and under perfect security.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sale of Tools & Care of Military Stores, Etc.
Letter, directs sale of tools & care of military stores; discusses transportation of ordnance.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sale of Coach
Received enclosures from McHenry that discuss navigation of Potomack River. Washington asked McHenry to notify Mr. Small of the personal coach that could be sold. Congratulations given for …
George & Katherine Davis CollectionSale of Blankets, Canteens, & Other Stores
Letter, asks for information re sale of public stores furnished the troops employed in the western expedition.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Salary for Inspecting Army Uniforms
Letter, describes salary for inspecting Army uniforms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Salaries of Clerks in the Accountant's Office
In response to McHenry's request, Simmons lists the people employed in his office, their administrative tasks, and their salaries. Simmons claims that due to the increase in business, an additional …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Sails for the Ship "United States"
"You wll deliver to David Ross of the ship United States the sails of the said ship."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSail Duck for the Schooner Building for Algiers
Harris is asked to deliver twenty pieces of sail duck , received at the public store by mistake, to John Dowers for the schooner building for Algiers.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionSail Duck for Mr. Dowers
Harris is directed to deliver twenty pieces of sail duck, delivered to the public store by mistake, to Mr. Dowers for the use of the schooner building for Algiers.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MaySafe Conveyance of the Box
Mrs. Murray had intended to send a box to her brother with Mr. Goodhue but fears that he will leave Philadelphia before her letter arrives. Therefore, she asks Hodgdon to send the box with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Saddlery for a Company of Dragoons
Hodgdon encloses an estimate for saddlery of a company of dragoons. Neither arms nor clothing are included but they can be obtained at other posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Russell's Receipts
W. D. Russell's receipt for $135.30 is transmitted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rumor Relative to the Removal of My Office, Etc.
Along with a discussion of stores sent to Springfield, Hodgdon assures Jones that the rumors regarding the removal of Hodgdon's office are false.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Rules and Regulations Respecting the Recruiting Service
Enclosed are the rules and regulations respecting the recruiting service that have been adopted by the President of the United States, John Adams. As soon as the blanks in the fifteenth and sixteenth …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rules and regulations for the recruiting service
Encloses rules and regulations regarding the recruiting service. Informs Boote that Major Adam Hoops has been appointed to superintend the district at New Brunswick, but will presently reside at a …
James McHenry Papers
