Collection
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Barrels Belong to the Philosophical Society
Williams notes that the three barrels from General Wilkinson belong to the Philsophical Society and should be sent on to Mr. Peal's museum.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bank Transactions
Hodgdon discusses sundry bank transactions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Baltimore Naval Committee Requests Funds & Estimate of Costs for Fort McHenry
The chairman of the Naval Committee of Baltimore reiterates the sentiments of the general committee's letter, asking that $4000 be tendered to them for defense construction services already …
John Adams PapersBaltimore Appointments
Refers to appointment by the city of Baltimore. Illegible list of names.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Balance of military appropriations
Balances of appropriations for the general account of the military.
James McHenry PapersBalance of appropriations for fortifications of ports and harbors
Balance of appropriations for fortifications of ports and harbors. The Treasury Department notes that there are some unsettled accounts that will likely amount to not much more than $2,000.
James McHenry PapersBalance of Accounts for Fort Wayne
Noted enlistments since last correspondence with Simmons and monetary expenditures related to recruiting.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Balance Due Sparks
Sparks owed forty-three pounds ten shillings Pennsylvania Currency by United States and requested that it be remit through Col. Henley. Sparks settled his previous debts with Paymaster General in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Balance Due Abraham Kirkpatrick, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses the balance due Abraham Kirkpatrick, late Commissary of Provisions, and the advance to the ship carpenters gone to Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Balance Due Abraham Kirkpatrick
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge the balance due Abraham Kirkpatrick, formerly the Commissary of provisions for the Army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Baggage Expenses; Extracts of Various Letters
Submits expense report for transportation of baggage. Outlines their baggage needs during a campaign. Includes extracts from the Baltimore Intelligencer, a letter from Mr. Hindman, Charles Carroll, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Back Pay of Sergeant Updegraff
Captain Gibson discusses the case of Sergeant Updegraff who has not received his back pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Back Pay of Charles Smith
Enclosed is a voucher for $10.25 due Charles Smith, late a soldier in the Artillerists and Engineers, being the back pay due him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Back Pay for McRea
Enclosed is Lt. Fergus's receipts for $200 paid him for the recruiting service. McRea has received no pay since he left Philadelphia, having received an advance through January 1798. He would like to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Avoiding Embarassment During My Absence
In order to avoid embarassment during his absence from Pittsburgh, Wilkins has arranged for the money supplies for the different quarters which required him to draw seventeen bills on Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Available Materials for the Frigate "Constellation"
Hodgdon is asked to furnish a statement of the articles available from the public store from the following list that can be furnished for the frigate "Constellation": powder horns, match stuff, port …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayAvailability of a Quantity of Powder
Ward reminds Hamilton of fifty tons of powder that is available for the use of the War Department at a reasonable price.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAuthorizing Your Friend to Sign Your Receipts
Letter, advises re account statements.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Authorizing a two thousand dollar check
This document is essentially a check which asks for two thousand dollars to be paid to the account of James Stewart (last name is difficult to read).
Solomon Sibley PapersAuthorizes Advances for Seamen and Officers on Frigate Constellation
Encloses blank bond to be signed by responsible persons as advance to pay officers and seaman for the frigate Constellation under Captain Truxtun. [Truxton]
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Authorizes Advance of Salary
If McKee needs any advance on his salary, McHenry authorized its issue.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Authorization to Form Contracts
Authorized Rhea to form contracts for the supply of troops stationed in New Jersey.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionAuthorization to assume the seat of Secretary of War in James McHenry's absence
President John Adams authorizes Secretary of State Timothy Pickering to assume the duties of the Secretary of War James McHenry in his absence from the seat of government.
James McHenry Papers
