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I Will Not Hold the Position on the Plan Proposed
Hamilton assures McHenry that he will not hold the commission on the proposed plan and will say so when given the opportunity.
Alexander Hamilton PapersI Will Gladly Serve
Not having a family, DeHaert expresses his readiness to serve in the Army, preferably as an officer, and asks Hamilton for a recommendation.
Alexander Hamilton PapersI Thought It Prudent to Retire
Wilson is so unwell that he is unable to attend to business and asks Hodgdon if he can retire from Philadelphia. The prevailing sickness is spreading rapidly and his state of mind relative to staying …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Have Indeed Been Suffering, Etc.
Ignoring, as usual, the principle that the purpose of handwriting is to communicate, Sargent mentions accepting an appointment, and that he has indeed been sufffering. He refers to the Secretary's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Decline Any Military Appointment
Due to obligations to his family and his present pursuits, Clarkson declines any appointment in the Provisional Army and expresses doubt that there will even be a need for serious military operations …
Alexander Hamilton PapersI Am Ready to Supply Cannon Balls
Byers is part owner of a blast furnace in Springfield and stands ready to provide the United States with cannon balls. He wants to know who negotiates contracts for the US, what quantity and size of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I am at a loss to know how to state my account...
Grayson explains that he is not able to complete his account until he obtains the receipt rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Hyde's Delinquent Accounts
Simmons informs 1st Regiment paymaster Charles Hyde that he stands charged with upwards of $140,000, the expenditure of which have not been rendered in any accounts. Hyde is requested to render his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hundred Bale & Chest of Arms Received
Brock has complied with the letter of October 30th and confirms that the hundred bale and chest of arms were received in good order though not yet minutely examined.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Howitzers for the Frigate "Constellation"
"Be pleased to deliver to Captain Thomas Truxton ten brass three pound howitzers for the frigate Constellation."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionHow many Clerks?
The Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives has requested information regarding the number of clerks employed in the Department of War as well as their compensation. Simmons is asked …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Needed to Transport Public Goods
The load of public goods are at Witmers in the wagon that brought them up. Since the wagoner Isaac Philips was unable to pay the balance for the team he bought from a neighbor, the man retrieved his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses delivered to Chickasaw chiefs
Encloses the register of five horses delivered to Chickasaw chiefs. Adds that he has no invoice of the public clothing for Colonel Butler, requesting that it be sent immediately.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Horseman's Sword to Serve as a Pattern
Hodgdon sends the contractors a horseman's sword to serve as a model for those they have agreed to produce.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Holding Officers Accountable
Simmons expresses concern about the settlement of the accounts of officers who have left the service or have settled their accounts and obtained full credit for their subsistence and forage without …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hogshead Containing Clothing
A hogshead containing clothing will be delivered to Hunt by Captain Voorhis and must be sent forward with dispatch.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hodgdon to William Knox on return of stores
Hodgdon received the return of stores from clerk William Knox, but has not had time to examine, since he has been busy getting Major Craig's cavalry and equipment underway. Acknowledges return of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionHodgdon informs Major Cushing that his trunk and goods have arrived
Hodgdon informs Major Cushing that his trunk and goods have arrived on a wagon. Note from Cushing indicates he received items.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon informs Chapin that Indian annuity has been shipped
Letter, informs re shipment of Six Nations annuity; asks for notice of arrival.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionHis Services Ought to be Procured at Almost Any Price
Pickering quotes a letter from General Washington arguing that, despite the inevitable opposition of General Pinckney, Hamilton should be given the office of Inspector General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersHis Excellency Should Cause Me to be Arrested, Etc., Etc.
Sargent provides exhaustive, and legible, details regarding an incident in which His Excellency caused him to be arrested for his own suit for the sum of two thousand dollars which are professed to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hiring Necessary Horses
Fisher is told to hire as many horses as he needs to expedite his journey and Hodgdon will provide the necessary payments for doing so.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
