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Plans for Best Use of Men; Gratitude for Appointment
09/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHas complied with request. Refers to best use of men in and out of Congress. Expresses gratitude for appointment. Plans to join the Board.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Pistols to Mackey
09/03/1798 Letter SignedDirects issue of pistols to Mackey to be turned in to the public stores at Shenandoah.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Pistols & Muskets to Captain Dale for the "Ganges"
05/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to Captain Dale of the ship "Ganges" ten pairs of pistols and 24 muskets with bayonets upon Dale's return of 24 muskets into store.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Pistols & Muskets for the Ship "Ganges"
05/19/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver pistols and musket with bayonets to Captain Dale for the ship "Ganges."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Pinckney's Appointment as Major General
10/17/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry discusses Pinckney's appointment as a Major General in the Provisional Army of the United States, a rank he shares with Alexander Hamilton and Henry Knox.
Pinckney Family Papers
Pinckney's Appointment as Major General
10/17/1798 Letter SignedMcHenry expresses his satisfaction at Pinckney's acceptance of his commission as a Major General in the Provisional Army. The relative rank of Major Generals is based on the order of appointment as …
Pinckney Family Papers
Pikes & Musket Cartridges for the "United States"
04/04/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver boarding pikes to Lieutenant Mullowney for the frigate "United States" and a box of musket cartridges to Lieutenant McRea for the Marines on board the same vessel.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Petitions for Reimbursement
12/24/1798 LetterbookPetitions to be granted extraordinary expenses in fulfillment of his duties as Inspector of Artillery. Seeks more favorable appointment from the President. Expresses commitment to the nation.
Lewis Tousard Letterbook
Peter Schuyler's Inappropriate Activity at Indian Negotiations
08/09/1798 Autograph Draft LetterRefers to the incident where Peter Schuyler inappropriately attended a negotiation with Indians at Fort Stanwix, bringing his own interpreter. His presence frustrated the proceedings and caused …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/15/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner discusses the pay of Capt. Webb with Ensign McCall.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/14/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/12/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Lt. Claiborne that the Accountant's Office has received his receipts for bounties paid.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/12/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Lt. Dayton that the Accountant's Office has received his receipts for bounties paid.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/08/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner directs Ensign Chandler to submit his payrolls to Colonel Henley.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/08/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs David Henley that William Simmons has been called out of town. Therefore, a decision on Henley's business will be suspended until the Accountant's return.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/08/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Capt. Bissell that the Accountant's Office has received his receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/08/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Major Craig that the Accountant's Office has received Lt. Grayson's receipt.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/08/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Daniel Stevens that the Accountant's Office has received and credited Capt. Kalteisen's receipt.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/08/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Capt. James Bruff that the Accountant's Office has received and credited his receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/08/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Jonathan Jackson of the amount due to him in commission.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/08/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Lt. Claiborne that Edward Carrington will pay him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/08/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner directs Edward Carrington to pay Lt. Claiborne.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/07/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs John Kilty that the Accountant's Office has received and credited Lt. Dyson's receipt.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/06/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Capt. Frye that the Accountant's Office has received and credited his receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/06/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Lt. Dayton that the Accountant's Office has received Sherman Peete's receipt.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
