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Request for Appointment as Major in Provisional Army
Huntington writes of his desire to be appointed a major in the infantry regiments recently sanctioned by Congress [the provisional army], citing his knowledge that pay is supposed to begin upon …
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Papers, US Government Letters 1778-1809Request for Advancement of Funds to Pay Recruits for USS Constitution
Asks Fitzgerald to advance $700 to a naval officer of the USS Constitution to provide for the enlistment of seamen and Marines for that ship, that it may put to sea as soon as possible. Promises …
John Fitzgerald Papers, Mmc80002812/Request for Account Current
Fleming requested account current alluded to by Simmons in previous letter. Fleming gave information regarding his accounts and what money was owed the United States, and what money was owed …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Acceptance of Militiamen into Federal Service, & Commissioning of Officers
Encloses a letter [not included] from the commander of a militia company, under the name "Newbury Port Federal Volunteers," offering its services to the government. Adams asks McHenry to send them an …
John Adams PapersRequest contract price for rations at Elizabeth Town New Jersey
Simmons requests that Jones provide the contract price for rations at Elizabeth Town New Jersey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Representative Hindman writes to the Secretary at War
In this letter William Hindman, Congressman from Maryland, makes recommendations for military commissions to the Secretary at War. Hindman states that Federalist political credentials are essential …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Reprehensible & Vindictive Behavior of Mr. Smith, Etc.
Among other topics, McHenry assures Oliver that he approves of his conduct and finds the behavior of Robert Smith highly reprehensible.
Robert Oliver PapersReports Treaty Negotiations; European Attitudes toward America
Apologizes for not writing earlier. Discusses the status of treaty negotiations. Mentions his state of health. Speaks of attitude toward America and attitudes of individual cabinet members precluding …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Reports Representation to the President
Does not blame Hamilton for his determination. Peckering, Wolcott, and Claddert have agreed to make a respectful representation to the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Poor Conduct of Col. Howard
Reports disappointing conduct of Colonel Howard, although the newspaper reports will probably not affect his congressional election.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports No News from Europe
Refers to letter received, and will follow through with most of the recommendations. Reports no late news from Europe.
#948 John Rutledge PapersReports Indian Affair; Seeks to Provide Supplies for Indian Agents with Creek Nation
Responds to Col. Hawkins's request about information of the unfortunate affair with Indians on December 22. Forwards a transcript of Hawkins's diary, which he hopes will reveal the destination of the …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Reports Close of Account with Ebenezer Stevens
Letter, encloses certificate of the Register regarding the account of Ebenezer Stevens.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Reports Activity of Provisional Army in Pennsylvania and Delaware
Speaks of [illegible name] who serves the government, particularly in South Carolina, with an appointment in the provisional army. Left Philadelphia to discuss matters with generals in the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Report on the progress at Harper's Ferry
Perkins reports to Hodgdon that, with four exceptions, the company has arrived at Harpers Ferry. Several men are fixing the tools and three forges are now operable. Tools are still needed to build the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Report on the conduct of Lieutenant Smith
Reports that Lieutenant Campbell Smith for "villainous conduct and mutinous disposition" for declaring the Secretary of War and other officers of state to be a "set of damned eternal rascals" in his …
James McHenry PapersReport on progress at the works at Portland Maine and query on how to exhibit accounts for settlement
Weeks has done everything possible to put the works of the port in Portland Maine in a state of defense until spring and asks from McHenry to send the forms so he can exhibit accounts for settlement.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report of Wages
Letter, encloses state of wages for the first and second quarters of 1798.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Report of the state of clothing at West Point
Report, of the deficiency of clothing received from Philadelphia. Also noted that a lot of the clothing delivered was damaged.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
