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Recommended Method of Stating Your Accounts
Letter, mentions inspection of Army uniforms; discusses mode of account statement.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recommendations Relative to the Quasi-War with France
McHenry provides detailed advice to the president as to whether he should seek from Congress a declaration of war against France.
Robert Oliver PapersRecommendations of Mr. Reynolds & Mr. Purdie
Enclosed are letters to Evans soliciting his agency in obtaining appointments as surgeons. Mr. Reynods and Mr. Purdie are not known to him but the gentleman who recommended them are regarded with …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendations for Tufts, Reynolds, and Wharton
Evans recommends the following gentlemen for the designated appointments in the Navy: Obijah Tufts - Surgeoncy: Thomas Reynolds - Surgeoncy; Franklin Wharton - Lieutenant of Marines.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendations for Positions in the Provisional Army
Along with a discussion of other matters, Van Schaack recommends Joseph Kellogg and Doctor David Leavenworth for positions in the provisional army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendations for Informal War with France, & Consideration of the Rest of Europe
Contains McHenry's observations concerning a potential war with France. He says that the people of the U.S. are quite averse to war; if present negotiations fail, he recommends an informal war, which …
John Adams PapersRecommendations for Appointments
Hamilton makes several recommendations for appointments in the Army including his nephew, Philip Church, for a Captaincy in the infantry. He tells McHenry that he would consider it a personal favor if …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of William Henderson
General Irvine recommends William Henderson for appointment as a regimental commander.
William Irvine PapersRecommendation of Philip Lightfoot
Marshall recommends that Philip Lightfoot, a young gentleman of excellent character, be given a commission as a captain among the 10,000 men being raised for national defense.
Philip Lightfoot PapersRecommendation of Mr. Whitney for the Corps of Artillery
Mr. Whitney has a great desire to enter the Corps of Artillery and Freeman recommends him to Hodgdon as an honest man who has faithfully discharged his duty to his country and possesses a heart filled …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of Major Landon
Van Schaak recommends Major Landon for admission into the provisional army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Joseph Edmiston
Having heard that the President may establish an arsenal at Carlisle, Gregg recommends Joseph Edmiston for the position of Superintendent of that facility. Edmiston is a man of some property, can …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of John McRea
Fitzgerald comments on the application of John McRea to enter the Naval Service on board one of the ships fitted out as a convoy for merchant ships. He views McRea as a young gentleman with an …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of James Burnes to be a Second Lieutenant
Tingey recommends James Burns for an appointment as a Second Lieutenant in the rising navy of the United States. Burns studied physic and surgery and was engaged in that capacity on the ship …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendation of James Blain
O'Hara recommends James Blain of Carlisle for a Majority [appointment as a Major] in one of the regiments to be raised in the present military establishment. Blain is a man of strict honor and …
The Denny - O'Hara PapersRecommendation of Hamilton to be the Senior Major General
Washington extols Hamilton's many virtues as he recommends him to be the senior Major General in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of General Ridgley of Maryland
Based on an earlier inquiry from Adams, McHenry recommends General [Charles Carnan] Ridgely of Hampton Cove, Maryland, as one of the most wealthy and influential men of the state.
John Adams PapersRecommendation of Garret DeBow
Russel and Stephens recommend Garret DeBow for a post in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Enoch Hazard
Recommends Doctor Hazard for army service.
Enoch Hazard Papers, Miscellaneous MssRecommendation of David Jones
Jay recommends his private secretary David Jones, son of the Comptroller, to be one of Hamilton's aides.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Daniel Newman
Mr. Steele has recommended Daniel Newman for an appointment. Wolcott does not know Newman personally but trusts Steele's judgement.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Recommendation of Count de Moelien
Carroll recommends the Count de Moelien for appointment as one of Hamilton's aides.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Connecticut Man as Major in Provisional Army
Recommends a young man from Norwich, Connecticut, James Huntington, as a major in the provisional army, citing his good upbringing, education, character, and experience in the local militia. Also …
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Papers, US Government Letters 1778-1809Recommendation of Captain Thomas Robinson
Walker has learned that his brother-in-law, Captain Thomas Robinson, is a candidate for appointment as a commander of one of the vessels to be fitted out for service. Walker is unable to judge …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
