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Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
02/23/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig acknowledges receipt of pay and muster rolls from William Simmons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
02/16/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig encloses various pay rolls with appropriate explanations to William Simmons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
02/02/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig discusses the details of pay accounts with William Simmons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
01/12/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig informs William Simmons that reports on pay accounts are delayed due to the late submission of muster rolls.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Maintaints Defensive Action with France; Interaction of Martin and Peckin
08/24/1798 Autograph LetterRefers to an earlier request for a copy of the American Encyclopedia. Refers to judicious determination to maintain defensive position with regards to France. Fears threat of a civil war which would …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Maintains Relationship and Esteem
07/22/1798 Autograph Letter SignedExplains slight delay in return to Philadelphia. Appreciates his service and seeks to promote it.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Maintaining the Public Business, Etc.
08/20/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAmong other matters, Hodgdon expresses his determination to maintain the public business in the face of many departures from the city due to the fear of contagion,
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Mailing Check in Next Post
09/11/1798 LetterbookLewis notifies Hodgdon of impending settlement of bill of exchange. Lewis also requests information regarding the deaths of Fenno, Bache, and Thompson (also known as Indian Queen). Affirmed good …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Lt. Mullowney's Account
06/28/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry explains five principles that should be applied in settling Lt. Mullowney's account including expenses for recruiting to and from New York, expenses incurred at places of rendezvous in which …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lt. Marks' Account
04/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLt. Marks expresses his readiness to settle his accounts as soon as Simmons authorizes someone to meet with him to do so.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lt. Dransy's Account
10/08/1798 Document SignedEnclosed are the receipts and la ist of names of men enlisted by Lt. Dransy at West Point together with his account which he asks Simmons to discharge.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lt. Chandler's Money, Etc.
07/31/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCarmichael delivered a note in favor of Lt. Chandler drawn on Lt Brady and requested him to deposit the money in the amount of $58 with Simmons. Enclosed also are two letters to be forwarded to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Loss of Saltpeter
06/12/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs Steele of the loss of a portion of shipped saltpeter due probably to drying during storage and to loss during transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Loss of Saltpeter
06/11/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon alerts Halsey that the saltpeter he forwarded falls short of the amount indicated on the invoice, probably due to loss due to drying and loss during transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Looking Your Enemy in the Face
07/21/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon expresses his hope that the supplies Capt. Weeks will receive from Providence and Springfield renders him as well equipped as his potential enemy.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Location of the Third Arsenal
08/29/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses at length proposals for the location of the third arsenal and magazine which will be added to the ones already at Springfield and Potomac.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Location of Spanish Posts
02/16/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses Spanish posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Location of My Brother's Books
07/02/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMrs. Murray is concerned about her brother's books and whether they will reach him before he departs for the Mississippi territory. Apparently his books were not in the box with those of Doctor …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Location of Captain Lewis
06/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCapt.Lewis currently at Walnut Hills and therefore cannot attend to the situation mentioned in letter from Simmons.
Edward E. Ayer Collection- No image
Location of Captain Hamilton, Appointment Letter Received
10/20/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReceived letter from Mr. Goldsborough with enclosure for Capt. Hamilton notifying him of his appointment to Lieut. of navy. Capt. Hamilton currently bound for Albany, A. Hamilton assured Stoddert he …
Printed Versions 
Locating New Charleville Muskets, Etc.
09/11/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAn examination of the small arms in the arsenal at West Point demonstrates that there are no new Charleville muskets on hand. All such muskets have been used and repaired so none are fit to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Loan of cannon for frigate Constitution
06/11/1798 Extract of LetterLetter, informs loan of light cannon for Frigate Constitution.
Newport Historical Society Papers
Load Intended to Go Forward by Phillips
09/10/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyThe load intended for Colonel Henley at Knoxville has arrived safely but late so money should be deducted from Phillips' advance. If he refuses to pay, a suit should be instituted to recover what the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Lists of Candidates and Their Qualifications
11/14/1798 Draft Letter SignedWashington will soon be furnished with a book containing a list of all the candidates and an abridgement of their qualifications with the original letters of recommendation. Included is a list of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
List of vouchers sent to accountant.
07/29/1798 Document SignedList of payments made to Wylie Pope, Paymaster of the Militia in Georgia, at Savannah.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
