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Repair of the General's Looking Glasses, Etc.
Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply issues, and expresses his mortification regarding the orders of the Secretary of War relative to his claim. The number of men working at the vessels' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Renting One Half of Pennsylvania's Magazine
Hodgdon discusses the terms by which the United States has rented one half of the powder magazine of Pennsylvania, including additional terms if more than one half of the magazine is needed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Rent for the Wharf
Willett requests Simmons assistance in ensuring that the rent for the use of his wharf is promptly paid by Mr. Francis.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Renews Application for a Surgeoncy in the Navy
Dr. Wells had applied for an appointment in the surgeon's department of the frigate "Constellation," an appointment given to Mr. Henry of Pennsylvania. Wells has decided to renew his application for …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRendering My Quarterly Accounts
Hodgdon is completing his quarterly accounts so he asks Glen to forward his account with the expenditures for his advances.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Removing the Shot & Shells at Your Furnace
Hodgdon informs Udrie that the public shot and shells at his furnace will be removed to Philadelphia and asks him to arrange their transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Removal of Stores Due to Danger of Infection
Hodgdon refutes the argument of those who claim that the public stores should be moved due to the risk of infection. The stores exist to support the Army and every effort should be made to see that …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Removal from the Fever, Etc.
Among other concerns, Hodgdon laments that even though the danger from the fever is exagerrated, the public offices will be removed to Trenton although he will stay in Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Remarks on the third article of the Jay Treaty
Contemplates various interpretation the third article of the Jay Treaty, particularly in relation to free commerce and the imposition of duties. Concludes with his own final interpretation on the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Relocating the USS United States
Asks the commanding officer on board the USS United States to relocate the frigate so it will no longer block traffic of merchant vessels.
James McHenry PapersRelative to borrowing Colonel Orr from the South Armory
Wolcott requests borrowing Colonel Orr from the South Armory
James McHenry PapersRelative Ranks of Major Generals, Etc.
McHenry is pleased that Washington has recovered after being indisposed and advises him to avoid the early morning and evening air. Despite McHenry's endeavors, the President seems determined to place …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Relative Rank of the Three Major Generals
Wolcott provides his views regarding the ongoing controversy over the relative rank of the three Major Generals.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Rank of the Three Major Generals
Washington confides to Hamilton that he cannot comment on the relative rank of the three major generals until he receives an official account of the President's determination.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Rank of Officers in the Provisional Army
Hamilton says that, if indispensable, he is willing to inhabit a lower rank than Knox but is not amenable to the same situation in relation to Pinckney. He is unwilling to occupy a lower rank to every …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Rank of Major Generals, Knox's Pecuniary Situation, Etc.
Wolcott refers to the fact that the three Major Generals for the Provisional Army were appointed the same day although it is clear that Hamilton was intended to be the first Major General. He believes …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Relative Rank of Major Generals
Washington assures Hamilton that he has made his sentiments clear regarding the relative rank of the three major generals of the Provisional Army. Since he is Commander in Chief, any controversy …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Rank of Major Generals
Washington has asked to be kept apprised of developments respecting the relative rank of the major generals and the enclosed letters should achieve that purpose.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Relative Qualifications of Major Generals, Etc.
Presents the case for his superior qualifications in relation to General Pinckney and warns Washington of the insufficiency of McHenry in the post of Secretary of War.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelations between War and Treasury Departments
Requests additional infantry. Lists several [illegible] figures with the Treasury.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
