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Question about the contract price for rations at Niagara
Simmons asks Jones at Treasury Department to inform him of contract price for rations at Niagara for 1798-1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Query into the delivery of guns from Department of War to Department of Navy
The Secretary of the Navy asks Mr. Harris the following question: "why is there any difficulty about delivering the guns" to the Purveyor, Mr. Francis?
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToQueries Propounded by the Commander in Chief
Washington, as Commander in Chief of the Provisional Army, lists of a number of queries to be answered by the two Major Generals who are immediately subordinate to him,
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuartermaster's Accounts
Hodgdon discusses in some detail the Quartermaster's accounts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Quartermaster General's Account
Wilkins, the Quartermaster General, explains his account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quarterly accounts
Cover for three quarterly accounts for acting as agent for the War Department in Boston
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Quarantine of William Wilson's brother at Fort Mifflin
Writing from New York to William Simmon, Wilson enclosed a letter for his brother who has arrived with his family at Fort Mifflin and is to perform a quarantine. His situation cannot be a pleasant …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quantity Seems Extravagant
Hodgdon admonishes that Col. Henley's request for stationery seems extravagant. He should be supplied with half the amount he requested.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Quantity of Wood Allowed a Major, Etc.
What quantity of wood is allowed to the following officers: a Major Commandant, a Captain, a Lieutenant, a Regimental Commandant? How much straw is allowed a Regimental Commandant? What is the price …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quantity of Whiskey Forwarded to Fort Washington
Hodgdon discusses a number of supply matters related to Craig's post at Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Quantity of Stores on Hand
Details of quantity of powder and other supplies on hand and discussed shipments of military stores to different named locations.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Quantities of Shot & Kentledge Which Ought to Be Received
Hodgdon wants to be sure as to the amount of shot and kentledge that ought to be received by the United States from that rejected by Mr. Smith who was appointed to make the first proof.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Qualifications of Colonel Tallmadge
Senator Tracy extols the qualifications of Colonel Tallmadge who he believes would be an ideal choice for the post of Adjutant General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersQualifications of Capt. Samuel Nicholson & Capt. John Foster Williams
Wolcott addresses the qualifications of Samuel Nicholson and John Foster Williams for command during the critical state of the country.
Robert Goodloe HarperQualifications of Aides and Secretaries, Etc.
Washington requests a personal secretary. Respecting aides to generals, he stresses that much more is expected of them than attending parades and delivering orders. They should possess the soul of a …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Qualifications
Reasons for recruiting soldiers and request for repayment of advanced bounty.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Puzzling References in the Latest Correspondence
Winthrop explains that since he does not file his letters to Hodgdon, he does not know what Hodgdon is referring to in his latest letter. Is it about the big trunk and the articles that were to have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Putting the Algerian Fleet to Sea
Hodgdon asks Secretary of State Pickering about the state of readiness of the Algerian Fleet. He knows of one ship that is ready to sail but others are not. He is unsure as to who actually bears the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Put My Pistols in Complete Order
Bayard notes that he has left his pistols at Hodgdon's house. The stock of one is broken and the breach should be examined for defects. He would like them put in complete order by one of the workmen.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchasing Cannon Gunpowder and Musket Gunpowder
Wolcott informs McHenry of the amounts of cannon gun powder he has purchased through the agency of John Delafield and William Kenyon in addition to fine musket gun powder that is now in the magazine …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Purchase Two Quarter Casks of Sherry Wine
Wilkins asks Hodgdon to purchase two quarter-casks of sherry wine from Mr. Hager. Hager's is of particular kind purchased by Colonel Nevill and should be forwarded to Isaac Craig in Pittsburgh and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Ten Tons Powder & Delays in the Purchase of Casks
The ten tons of powder have been purchased. Wolcott regrets that McHenry deems it necessary to notify Mr. Fleming if there are delays in the delivery of casks.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Purchase of Land Northwest of the Ohio
Major Craig discusses the transacting of funds relative to the purchase of land northwest of the Ohio with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Goods for Supplying Castle Island
McHenry is responding to Jackson's letter regarding whether the United States will be financially accountable for all the stores at the fortress at Castle Island or for just those supplies needed for …
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
