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Information about Secretary of the Navy
Discusses proper interaction with the Secretary of the Navy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Information about Approval of Majors General
Confidential. Encloses steps taken and information on approval process of Major Generals. Expresses uncertainty at outcome. Seeks corrections.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Indiscreet Instructions from the President to the New Jersey Commander-in-Chief
Hamilton takes issue with the uncharacteristically indiscreet passage contained in a recent letter from President Adams to the New Jersey Commander in Chief. He argues that if high government …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Indian Department to the United States Factory
A ledger or account of goods and services exchanged between the Indian Department and the United States Factory.
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersIndian Affairs in the Country near Natchez
Captain Guion declares that the Indians still appear pacific though constantly urged to the contrary by the Spanish. Many of the principal men [chiefs] have visited Natchez and declared their friendly …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Inclosed Receipts
Leonard encloses receipts for money paid on behalf of the United States.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Inaccuracies in Your Account
Letter, directs return of ordnance & stores; discusses inaccurate accounting.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.In Want of Fifty Tons of Kentledge
Hodgdon says that he is need of 50 tons of kentledge and asks Smith to send it to him from the amount he has on hand.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.In the Midst of Imminent Danger, Etc.
Along with a discussion of a number of other matters, Craig expresses his pleasure that the Hodgdon family is safe though still in the midst of imminent danger. He has received four Freneau papers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)In Thanks for a Return Detailing Cannon Sold to Merchantmen
Jones thanks Harris for a return detailing cannon sold to Philadelphia merchants for their ships.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)In response to House resolution, request for quantity and descriptions of materials remaining at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia after fitting frigate United States.
House of Representatives passed resolution requesting information on materials and apparatus left after fitting frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation. Requests quantity and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToIn response to fraudulent claims for bounty lands
Addresses fraudulent claims by officers and soldiers from the old Continental Army for obtaining bounty lands. McHenry now requires that all claims be forwarded to the War Office on or before January …
James McHenry PapersImproper Quotation by Colonel Howard
Enclosed newspapers provide proof of Col. Howard's disclosure of politics regarding General Smith's comments on French. Request by McHenry to correct Howard's misunderstanding.
Bayard Family Papers, Mm73012070.Important Matters for Consideration
Washington encloses a letter from the Secretary of War listing a number of matters that deserve consideration in addition to a list of Washington's own queries relative to the organization and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersImportance of Mr.Mackey Going Forward
Given the importance of Mr. Mackey going forward, it is crucial that he be given his instructions immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Implementing new dress, regulations, and merit
Secretary McHenry discusses new military dress and regulations.
Rufus King PapersImpending Departure of the Commander in Chief, Etc.
Major Craig reports the embarkation and impending departure of the Commander in Chief to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also requests gimblets, files, and augers from Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Impatient Unpaid Troops
Our troops are very impatient to receive their pay, especially since they have heard from discharged soldiers that the western army has been paid through May 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Imminent Arrival of One Thousand Musket Stocks
Hodgdon advises Jones that his order of one thousand musket stocks is being transported via New York to Hartford.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Immediate Need for Gun Carriages
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the immediate need for the gun carriages to have trucks supplied.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Immediate Clothing for the Recruiting Service
It is of the utmost importance that the recruiting service should commence, so the clothing should be transported as soon as it is completed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ice Has Prevented Making the Usual Number of Arms
It has been so cold in Springfield that the wheels at the armory could not be cleared of ice before 11am. Because of the severe frost drying up the water, the usual number of arms could not be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
