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Guard Required for Recently Completed Batteries on Governor's Island
11/15/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentStevens noted that the troops on Governor's Island were in danger of deserting and were in want of clothing for the winter (3 had already deserted). Stevens suggested employing citizens to relieve the …
Printed Versions 
Green Baize for the Frigate "United States"
05/28/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver one piece of either green baize or halfthicks to Mr. James Milne for the use of the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Green Baize for the Frigate "United States"
05/28/1798 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to James Milne a piece of green baize or half thick for the Frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Great Want of Clothing at Governors Island
10/05/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War had informed Frye that a quantity of clothing and some sergeant's and musician's swords would be forwarded to him at Governors Island. He has yet to receive them and emphasizes …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Great Risk Remaining in the City, Etc.
11/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWilkins expects to have permission to proceed to Philadelphia shortly. At that time, he hopes to complete the arrangements respecting the stores. There will be a considerable supply needed for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Great Council Arrangement for the Army, Etc.
12/07/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyIn addition to welcoming Wilkins to Philadelphia, Hodgdon observes that the President will soon speak to Congress relative to the Great Council arrangement of the Army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Grade of the Generals
08/22/1798 LetterMcHenry expresses concern related to the attempt to establish the relative grade of Generals Hamilton, Knox, and Pinckney. He also notes that he must go and be with his family because his eldest child …
Stephen Raphel Papers
Goods for the Wyandots & Pottawatomies, Etc.
05/04/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses the Indian goods intended for the Wyandot and Pottowatomie tribes. Colonel Winthrop Sargent apparently will be confirmed by the Senate as Governor of the Mississippi government.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Goods Conveyed at the First Safe Opportunity, Etc.
08/31/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe Collector is at present to the northward while he recovers his health but Hodgdon should be assured that the goods, when landed, will be conveyed at the first safe opportunity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Goods & Presents to Certain Indian Tribes
02/02/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, advises re shipment of Indian presents; advises re money for commanding officers.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Good Health though Surrounded by Death, Etc.
10/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedComegys is grateful that Hodgdon and his family are well despite being surrounded by death. He has recovered from a severe illness and is joyful that his good lady has presented him with a charming …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Getting Tents & Camp Kettles, Etc.
04/20/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses sundry aspects of Wilkins' account including the immediate acquisition of tents and camp kettles and the payment of $500 to Capt. Ernest which will be credited to Wilkins' account.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
George Washington's Acceptance of Appointment as Reserve Commander of Army
07/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry notifies Adams that he has carried Adams' letter asking George Washington to take command of the army to Washington, who has accepted the appointment with the proviso that he not be called up …
John Adams Papers
George Washington to Command Once More the Armies of the United States
08/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedButler rejoices at the prospect that George Washington will once more assume command of the Army of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
George Salmon on Maryland's Congressional Elections of 1798
09/25/1798 LetterbookGeorge Salmon surveys the impending Congressional elections of 1798 in Maryland for James McHenry. Salmon notes that "party spirit rages every where and with great violence." He also says that …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
General's Looking Glasses, Transportation of Hamilton's Furniture, Etc.
02/16/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses military stores; mentions Spanish posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
General Wilkins' Power of Attorney
07/25/1798 Letter Signed"Pursuant to your request, I have the honor to transmit the enclosed copy of General Wilkins' Power of Attorney."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
General Stores Wanting for Vessels on the Lakes
04/06/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Quartermaster General has requested an estimate of the stores needed for the vessels on the lakes so it is enclosed for McHenry's order.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
General statement of naval expenditures
03/06/1798 DocumentTransmits a general statement of naval expenditures through the end of 1797, along with several abstracts exhibiting the names of agents to whom expenditures made.
Miscellaneous Printed Records, 1774-1830. (RG93)
General Smith's Conversation
09/03/1798 Draft LetterApparently General Smith, sitting at the President's table, stated that he wished that our envoys had given the French the money they demanded but General Smith denies the charge. Since Bayard was at …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
General Return of Ordnance & Stores
11/01/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon is compiling a return of all ordnance and stores for the use of the Commander in Chief and the Secretary of War .He orders those who, like Stevens, are in charge of such articles to provide …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
General Orders
07/09/1798 Document SignedOnly 77 1/2 of the 214 1/2 containers of powder were expended at 4th of July celebrations, requests remainder of powder returned to Mr. Harris' stores.
James T. Mitchell Collection 
General Huntington Is Displeased, Etc.
12/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton notifies McHenry of the displeasure of General Huntington at not receiving notice of his appointment and he expresses alarm and suspicion regarding the lack of information on nominations.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
General Court Martial By Order of General James Wilkinson
11/22/1798 Document SignedAndrew Anderson, a soldier at Fort Sargent, is condemned to hang, for desertion, helping two guarded prisoners escape, and losing his arms & accoutrements.
John Adams Papers
Garrison Orders
06/14/1798Garrison orders per the Secretary of War's instruction for the companies of Captains McRee, Littlefield, and Ingersoll.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
