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Discusses Account with Lieutenant Underwood
Letter, encloses receipt of Lieutenant Underwood.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discontent & Disgust in This Territory
Wilkinson comments on the discontent in the southern territory evidenced by the withdrawal of several notables to the adjoining Spanish Territory. He lists three essentials to the preservation of …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDischarging Fifteen Acceptances
In order to discharge fifteen acceptances on the Quartermaster General's drafts, Hodgdon requests the issue of a draft in his favor, to be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discharging Accepted Bills
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge nineteen accepted bills in the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discharge of Richard Bourk
Included in a discussion of payroll concerns, Stoddard mentions the case of Richard Bourk who was excepted on the Muster Roll by Lietuenant Hale. The Secretary of War has approved Bourk's discharge so …
The Amos Stoddard PapersDisappointing Delay in Complying with Your Engagement
Hodgdon expresses his disappointment that Miller's firm has not delivered the powder that they promised and inquires as to when that obligation will be met.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Directions to Oversee the Supplying of Certain Naval Ships
Mentions that previous arrangements had been made to supply certain [naval] ship captains with the articles they required, but now asks that Humphreys see to this business, with the cooperation of the …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceDirections as to Forwarding Goods
Letter, directs public stores to be forwarded.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Direction to Distribute Officer List to Cabinet, for Examination
Directs McHenry to distribute "the schedule" [apparently a list of officer applications] to the department heads [Cabinet] and have them examine it, consulting such persons as necessary to produce …
John Adams PapersDiplomatic relations with Spain
Writes that a ship that he was onboard heading out of Lisbon was fired upon by a Spanish gunboat. Describes travels through Spain and happily reports that the Spanish have surrendered posts in …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with France and Britain
The U.S. Minister to Portugal acknowledges that he has not heard from McHenry as of late due to the raising of the Provisional Army. Tries to reassure McHenry that America will likely not be invaded, …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic conversation with the Chevalier Yruho
Account of a conversation with the Chevalier Yruho, who visited the Adamses in Quincy, Massachusetts. Mentions that Yruho engaged in a non-personal diplomatic dispute with Secretary Pickering …
James McHenry PapersDimensions of Weight of Iron Four-Pounders
Fleming discusses the weight of the ship and garrison iron four-pounders which will be ready to transport on the sloop the following day,.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulty Sending the Twelve-Pound Shot to the City
Coleman has tried to procure teams to haul the twelve-pound shot to the city but the farmers are so busy at this season of the year that they will not haul them until after the harvest unless paid an …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulty Obtaining Money/Paying Bills
Enclosed orders. Difficulty paying bills due to lack of money.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Difficulty in Transporting Pattern Muskets
Hodgdon discusses the difficulty of transporting the pattern muskets to Kilty either by land or water during the winter.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Difficulties in the manner of paying troops while General Wilkinson is away
Swan reports that Wilkinson has put him in charge while away from the post at Cincinnati [presumably Fort Washington]. Discusses some of his instructions and some of the difficulties that have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deter Bad People from Plunder
They have heard that Hodgdon stayed in Philadelphia rather than removing to Trenton. They hope that staying in town will not subject him to the fatal fever and that he and others will be favored with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Detention of the Box of Pattern Muskets
Hodgdon is concerned about the detention of the box of pattern muskets because one hundred people will remain idle until they arrive. He will do his best to find them.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Details Surrounding Musket Manufacture Contract
Letter, discusses contract for manufacture of muskets. Directs issue of 3,000 musket stocks to Robert McCormick, arms contractor. Asks that the two best of the finished muskets, being made on the …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Details on Pay of Lewis Hewley and Bounty Due Officers
Hewley detached from Capt. Littlefields Company at West Point and sent to Ellis Island, therefore his pay was drawn at Ellis Island. Hale appealed to Simmons on behalf of John Webster for documents …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Detailed plans for the organization of the Provisional Army
McHenry fears delay on the part of Adams in responding to his propositions for the Provisional Army, along with his insistence that Knox be ranked first and Hamilton last among the three Major …
James McHenry Papers
