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Condition & Worth of Two Horses
Letter, asks for information re condition of horses.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Concerns with Recent Commissions
Writes in regard to recent commission. Reports communication with Knox and Hamilton as well as General Washington. Writes about setting up army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns Regarding the Deserted State of the City
Hodgdon discusses the dangers to the public stores due to the deserted state of the city resulting from the outbreak of yellow fever. He considers the threat from France much greater than that from …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Concerns about Rochefontaine's Late Returns
Along with the enclosure of the return of military stores at West Point, Fleming complains that he has received no return from Colonel Rochefontaine of what carriages the artillerist's artificers and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning the USS Constitution
Letter from a shipwright in regards to the USS Constitution, launched on October 21, 1797.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Storekeeper for Naval Stores
Advises that Captain Gill be the storekeeper for naval stores and requested Stoddert show Gill the knowledge his possesses on the occupation.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the Society of United Irishmen or United Men
Regarding the activities of a Catholic priest named Madgit, believed to be a spy in the employment of the Directory. Substance of information by the superior of the Roman Catholic clergy in …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the recommendation of Mr. Bradley
States that he will pay particular attention to the recommendation of Mr. Bradley (most likely for the proposed Provisional Army), but reminds him that it is neither proper nor fitting at this time to …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
Firmly insists upon the order of rank for Major General of the Provisional Army to be Knox, Pinckney, and Hamilton, in accordance to their experience. Expresses deep respect for Washington, but states …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the production of pattern muskets
Concerning the production of pattern muskets; explains why expenses were higher than thought.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the political mood of the nation
Notes that a leaked conversation on the Jay Treaty led to the defeat of a Congressman as a result of the fear that Britain was running United States foreign policy. Mentions John Henry - the …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the pay for Lieutenant Saunders
Writes the Accountant of the Navy that, according to his books, Lieutenant Saunders has indeed not yet received his pay. However, Simmons advises that before paying Saunders, they pay the Army …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the military contractor for next year
Concerning the military contractor for the next year; mentions rations and Tench Francis.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the bill to establish the Provisional Army
Encloses the act to establish the Provisional Army, which he says does not provide for a quartermaster general.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the balance due to Hamilton
Mentions the balance due to Hamilton, along with other accounting matters.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
Asks Washington if it would be proper for John Adams to proceed in appointing officers for the proposed Provisional Army, which he says will consist of approximately 10,000 troops.
James McHenry PapersConcerning stationary and tools for Harper's Ferry
Inquires upon why he has not yet received a response to his request for stationary and tools to be forwarded to Harper's Ferry. Also mentions finances and accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning rebellion in the French West Indies
Encloses a memorandum on the French West India Islands that suggests that it is sensible for the United States to give aid to the rebels if they declare independence from France. Desires that Great …
James McHenry PapersConcerning public expenditures and balances
Discusses debt, rents, and the store owned by James Caldwell. Encloses a request to William Simmons - accountant at the Treasury - to pay to Hodgdon a balance of $82.06.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning medicine and clothing for troops
Directs the delivery of medicine and clothing to garrisons and troops.
James Wilkinson PapersConcerning galleys and peace with the Miami tribe
Encourages Wilkinson to reprimand the officer responsible for leaking orders to the Pittsburgh Gazette, who promptly published them without the army's consent. Informs Wilkinson that it is desirable …
James McHenry PapersConcerning electoral politics
Writes on the political climate and electoral atmosphere from a Federalist perspective, concerning partisanship and opposition.
James McHenry PapersConcerning domestic opposition in the United States
Discusses the domestic situation in the U.S., where he says the opposition has been viciously opposing the government and possibly inciting insurrection or a foreign invasion.
James McHenry PapersConcerning an Order from the Secretary of War
Concerning an order from the Secretary of War; says that the absence of Mr. Meredith has prevented him from completing the job, but that it will be finished upon his return.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
