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Concerning an order for musket stocks
Mentions the necessity for an order of musket stocks and patterns from the Treasury Secretary and War Secretary.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning an invoice for muskets and ammunition
Discusses invoice and bill of lading for muskets and ammunition delivered on the Schooner John.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning a shipment from Military Stores
Informs Hodgdon that a shipment from the Military Stores has arrived in good order.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerned about New York Harbors
Plans to depart for New York, where he will inspect the harbor. Refers to the time when the British held New York with apprehension from the French fleet.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concern about Emoluments for General Officers
Hamilton argues that the policy of suspending emoluments for general officers until they begin active service will force them to remain inactive and therefore will prove to be contrary to the good of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Concern & Chagrin
Heth states his concern and chagrin at having been kept in a state of suspense for ten days merely to ascertain whether or not his charges for compensation are to be admitted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Comptroller's Office Requests an Explanation for Purchase Price of Sloop
Under consideration is the account of John Wilkins, Quartermaster General for disbursements made in Philadelphia by Hodgdon as his agent between July 1 1796 and December 31 1797. Steele notices that …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Compliance with Orders for Military Stores
Fox encloses a list of military stores that have been ordered to Boston. He wants Hodgdon to inform him of the extent to which these orders have been filled.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayComplement of Marines onboard Constellation
Dyson to furnish Marines if called upon by Captain Truxtun for the frigate Constellation. Men are to be volunteers to enter into service on the extended cruise. Make it known that when done, they …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Compensation of John Hills
One hundred dollars should be advanced to John Hills for his compensation as a temporary engineer and draftsman.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Dr. Charles Brown for His Services to the Indians
Letter, asks for info re compensation for Dr. Charles Brown's services to the Indians; alludes to Anthony Wayne's campaign.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Compensation of detachment at Mud Island Fort
Certification that $613.96 is due a detachment of Artillerists and Engineers at Mud Island Fort under the command of Major Lewis Tousard, being for the pay and forage of the commissioned officers, and …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Compensation of Col. Heth
McHenry is unable to render judgement on the additional compensation of Col. William Heth without knowing in what respect the performance of his duties has been different from that of other agents and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Clerks
McHenry has to apportion salaries that have not been fixed by law so Simmons should transmit the names of the clerks asssigned to his office along with his opinion as to the salaries they should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation account of William Heth
Compensation as agent for paying militia of Virginia employed against the Pennsylvania Insurrection of 1794.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Communications with President of the Board
Received notice. Refers to a notice from a Charles [illegible]. Has forwarded to the President of the Board.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Communication between the State Departments
Transmits a copy of correspondence between him and Washington, where Washington suggests that communication between the Secretary of War, State, and Treasury occur.
James McHenry PapersCommissions for Three Generals Are Enclosed
Adams encloses the commissions for the three generals, signed and dated with the same day.
Robert Oliver PapersCommissions for the Major Generals & Inspectors of the Army of the U.S.
Enclosed are commissions for the Major Generals and Inspectors of the Army of the United States which have been delayed due to the insistence of Mr. Wolcott that he be allowed to examine them before …
Robert Goodloe HarperCommissions
Cover letter for Stevens' receipt for money paid him for commissions on paying and receiving money for the War Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Commissions
Cover letter for Stevens' receipt for money paid him for commissions on paying and receiving money for the War Department. Cited in Simmons to Stevens, 06/16/1798.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Commissioning George Washington to be Lieutenant-General and Commander-in-chief
President John Adams asks James McHenry to offer George Washington the commission of Lieutenant-General and Commander-in-chief of the U.S. armies. Adams also seeks Washington's advice in the formation …
James McHenry PapersCommissioners' account
List of monetary disbursements made by the commissioners for surveying and marking the boundary of the Creek Nation from January to February 1798 listing the date of the transaction, the persons …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers
