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Protecting the Interests of the General Government
Govenor Sevier assures McHenry that neither Zacharia Coxe nor anyone else would be permitted to make settlements unless permitted to do so by the General Government.
Timothy Pickering PapersProtecting Our Country Against Invaders
The author assures McHenry that his utmost exertions will be extended to supporting and protecting the country against any invader that dares to attack.
Timothy Pickering PapersProposes Post to Protect against Spanish Troops
Refers to idea of forming a principal post to protect against Spanish troops. Encloses instructions and dispatches.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proposes Himself for the Job
Proposes himself as the right person to fulfill the job.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proposed Sale of Captured Ship
Reasoning for selling the captured schooner.
Charles Thomas Harbeck PapersProposed Plans & Preparations for Raising 12 New Regiments of Infantry
McHenry states that the provisions for raising the 12 new regiments of infantry will be too time-consuming if orchestrated from one central location; proposes that 3 districts be created for this …
Stephen Raphel PapersProposed Canal at Harpers Ferry
Hodgdon believes that the canal at Harpers Ferry should be supplied with water from the Potomac River.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Proposed Arrangement for the Pay of the Troops
They have heard that the troops in New York State are complaining that they do not receive their pay. As the firm has successful business in Canada but worry about the safe transmission of money, they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proposal for Improving Defenses at Newport, Rhode Island
Contains plans and cost estimates for improving the defenses of Newport, Rhode Island. These include mounting additional cannon at Fort Wolcott and sending cannon "for the use of the citizens." Also …
John Adams PapersPropietors Have Treated Me Shamefully, Etc.
Along with discussing the means of settling Smith's account, Hodgdon expresses his dismay at the shameful treatment to which he has been subjected by the proprietors of the Amboy conveyances who have …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Proper Deductions
If two month's pay is twelve dollars than the pay for twenty days must be $2.66. The deductions seem to have used the same principle in all cases so Dyson may have made an error in his payroll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proper Characters for Officers, Etc.
Though he is not yet exercising the functions of his military office, Hamilton comments on the instructions for the Recruiting Service and the appointment of Colonel Ogden to command a Regiment.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPrompt Attention to the Articles Consigned
Hodgdon expresses concern that the invoice of anvils, vices, and rolled iron has not yet reached Smith.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Promotions & Appointments in the Regiments of Artillerists & Engineers
A draft of a document listing promotions and appointments to the First and Second Regiments of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Robert Oliver PapersPromotion to Captain
Lieutenant Samuel Vance is notified of his promotion to Captain in the 3rd Regiment, and that vice Howell has resigned.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Promotion of William Tharp
President by and with advice and consent of senate has promoted Tharp to a Lieutenant in the Cavalry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Promises Cooperation; Refers to Appointments, Promotion to Office
Mr. Henry had adopted the ideas suggested to him and Hamilton pleges his cooperation. If Mr. Wharton desires an appointment he will probably have take his chances and hope that there is a vacancy in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Profitable Employment of Mr. Small, Etc.
Hodgdon recommends that Mr. Small be employed to best advantage on the Potomac project under the supervision of Mr. Mackey. Collecting materials for the project will be part of his duties and such …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Producing New Files, Etc.
The iron and stocks have come to hand but there are 25 less stocks than expected and 152 are knotty or cracked and unfit for use. Ames mentioned to the Secretary of War that a file cutter should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring, Manufacturing, and Repairing Certain Articles
McHenry provides a list of articles and wants to know which of them have been procured, where they are deposited, and when the remains may be expected? Also what part of those articles ordered to be …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionProcuring Sleighs at Poughkeepsie
Hodgdon discusses the possibility of purchasing sleighs at Poughkeepsie as a means of transporting clothing to Oswego.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Procuring a Surgeoncy for Tom Reynolds
Reynolds' son Tom has served his apprenticeship with Doctor Foushee of Richmond and has been in extensive practice in the County of Matthews for two years. He is now desirous of an appointment as a …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionProcurement of 12 pounders for the frigate Constitution
Secretary of War has written to Governor of Massachusetts to obtain on loans as many 12 or 18 pound cannon with suitable quantity of balls from Castle Island, for the upper battery.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
