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Discussion of Officer Appointments, & Pardon
Letter, discusses appointment of officers to new companies and corps; asks for pardon for a young man convicted of forging a check.
John Jay PapersDiscussion of Officer Appointments
Discusses the appointment of a man suggested by General Hamilton as a candidate for Inspector of Artillery. Adams also comments on the nomination of a Major Brooks to an officer's post in the army, …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Naval Budget & Progress on Construction of Several New Frigates
Letter, encloses estimate to complete & equip frigates; mentions Congress; mentions budget appropriation; discusses progress of Frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Market Prices
Addresses concerns of market and costs. Mentions the French Revolution.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Launch & Performance of Frigate
Letter, discusses launch of frigate; describes performance of Frigate; discusses sailing to sea.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersDiscussion of Instructions from Comptroller for Accounting Muster Rolls
Letter, discusses extract from the instructions of the Comptroller to the Paymaster General regarding signing of muster rolls.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discussion of Expenditures, Power of Attorney, & Recent Bills Drawn
Discusses expenditure of monies & power of attorney. Refers to instructions for obtaining cash for vouchers. Lists recent bills drawn.
John Wilkins LetterbookDiscussion of Diplomatic Events and People
Refers to other governments. Mentions dreadful winter and interactions with different people.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Commission as Major General
Writes about commissions to three Major Generals. Seeks information for Knox and Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Chivalry among Troops
Refers to latest bout of yellow fever. Speaks of patriotism and heroism of troops with the discussion of appropriate mottos.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Case of Lieut. Col. Stephen Rochefontaine in Court of Inquiry
Encloses documents supporting Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Rochfontaine. Describes Court of Inquires. Discusses charges, observations, and potential court martial.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Appointments of Brooks and North
Returns blank commissions. Speaks disparagingly of Major Brooks's appointment. Defers to McHenry and Stoddart to make decision as he considers Brooks a total stranger. Discusses appointment of General …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Appointment of Officers by Washington
Refers to negative words between Knox, Hamilton, and Pinckney in regards to congressional appointment. Mentions right of Washington to appoint officers and staff.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Affairs with Georgia Governor, Brooks, Morgan, Rhode Island
Recognizes difficulty to please governor of Georgia; lists items sent to troops there. Has no relationship with Brooks. Encloses correspondence from several different people about different movements …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Activity in the Northwestern Territory
Reports interaction with the Paymaster General for bills in the Northwestern Territory. Refers to French troops. Mentions governors' discretion at calling up militias. Discussion of reports from …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion & Judgment of Issues Arising from Adams' Approval of the New York Defense Plan
McHenry begins a discussion of Adams' handling of the plan proposed by New York for the development of its own defenses, with Alexander Hamilton in command of its execution. Adams has asked the …
John Adams PapersDiscusses Volunteer for Washington
Reports conversation with General Washington about Carroll's volunteering. Can not recommend his name to the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses the patriotism and zeal of American citizens
Alleges that southerners exhibit less patriotism and zeal; hints at partisan divisions. Mentions that General McPherson, head of five companies of infantry, is present. Discusses artillery and rifle …
James McHenry PapersDiscusses Store in Indian Territory; Seeks Bookkeeping Assistance for Factory
Encloses correspondence between Colonel Hawkins and Mr. Branham, the present contractor. Branham is permitted to keep a store in Indian territory, although it may cause problems with the Indians and …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Discusses Refusal of Captain Ingersoll to Sign Muster Roll Certificate
Leter, discusses Captain's Ingersoll's refusal to sign muster roll.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discusses Public Service, Rank of Washington, Knox, and Pinckney
Refers to the public service of Washington, and promises the assistance of a secretary. Compares rank of Knox and Washington.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Proper Order of Procedures in Superintending the Accounting Process
Letter, reply to Accountant's letter of June 23, 1798, directs Accountant to receive and adjust accounts of officers of the Navy
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discusses International Affairs
Talks about activities and affairs between the Hague and Philadelphia--who works on what and with whom. Mentions diplomatic relations with several different countries.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Indian Affair, Travel of Agents through Creek Nation
Abstract of letter from Col. Hawkins, agent of the 4 Nations south of the Ohio. Requests an official report of the Dec. 22 affair. Announces trip for James & William Yasborough, Matthew Bilbo, and Mr. …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Discusses Differing Opinions on War, Party Factions
Mentions war and bolstering party factions in the US. Speaks of differing opinions.
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