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Arrearages in pay to troops at Fort Oswego New York
Vischer warns Simmons that the troops at Fort Oswego are getting impatient at not receiving their arrearages in pay. Asks that Simmons communicate with him on that subject.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrangment of rank for Generals in the Provisional Army
James McHenry had solicited the opinions of the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and the Navy on the matter of seniority for the Generals selected by George Washington for the Provisional Army. The …
James McHenry PapersArrangment of rank for Generals in the Provisional Army
Washington determines the arrangement of rank for the Generals in the Provisional Army: Henry Knox first, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney second, and Alexander Hamilton third. Actual letter not available.
James McHenry PapersArranging the Relative Rank of Generals Hamilton, Pickering, & Knox
McHenry is wrestling with the issue of assigning relative rank to Generals Hamilton, Knox, and Pickering. He consulted General Washington and is notifying President Adams that the General's opinion on …
John Adams PapersArms, Powder, & Implements to Goat Island & Capt. Littlefield
Hodgdon describes his plans for sending cannon to Goat Island and powder and implements to Capt. Littlefield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Arms, Accoutrements, & Musket Cartridges to Savannah
Hodgdon informs McHenry that the arms, accoutrements, and musket cartridges are on board the Sloop "Robert" sailing for Savannah.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Arms Provided to the State of Maryland
Hodgdon instructs Elias to provide the State of Maryland with one thousand muskets and cartouche boxes to replace those lost during the expedition against the insurgents in the Fall of 1794.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Arms and Supplies at the Springfield Armory
Bryant discusses the arms and supplies of the armory at Springfield.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms and Stores Claimed by the State of Maryland, Etc.
Despite his efforts, Bedinger has been unable to locate the arms and stores claimed by the State of Maryland. Without Major Langham's assistance he cannot differentiate between Maryland's articles and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Clothing for Capt. Gibson
Langham is asked to deliver sundry clothing, arms, and equipage to Capt. Alexander Gibson.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Arms & Camp Equipage of General Chambers' Brigade
Upon the return of the Army in December 1794, Riddle received orders to take into his care the arms and camp equipage of General Chambers' Brigade. These articles were packed up and sent to Lancaster. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Armorer's Tools to be Sent to Harpers Ferry
Hodgdon emphasizes the urgency with the armorer's tools currently in use at Holt's post must be sent to Harpers Ferry.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Arming the Collector's Barge at Wilmington
This is a list of articles needed for arming the Collector's barge at Wilmington, Delaware.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Apprehensions Not Ill-Founded Etc.
Wilkins finds that his apprehensions were not ill-founded regarding the disbursements made by Major Craig not being passed to his credit even though the bills drawn by Craig were charged to him. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Apprehension of deserter
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department to Ensign Boote concerning the apprehension of a deserter.
William Rowland Boote PapersAppointments of Adjutant General and Gift
Mentioned previous letter sent by Washington to McHenry regarding lack of communication to Washington on all military decisions. Thanked McHenry for his inclusion in more recent decisions. Noted Mr. …
George & Katherine Davis CollectionAppointments for Ship Staff; Sends Medicine Chest
Encloses appointments for ship staff. Requests list of names and dates. Promises to forward medicine chests as soon as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointments by Authority to Military Commands, July 1798.
A list of military appointments including Alexander Hamilton to Major General, Henry Knox to Major General, Henry Lee to Major General, Edward Hand to Major General, et al.
Papers of Major General Edward HandAppointments and Military Business
No news from the Secretary of State. Adams discusses Hamilton's recommendation for Inspector of Artillery and other matters of appointments and the management of the army.
Stephen Raphel PapersAppointment to Major General
Letter, informs Knox re commission of Major General; discusses pay of general officers.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionAppointment to Inspect the Clothing Offered by the Contractor
Letter, directs inspection of clothes for Army; advises re appointment to inspect clothing.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Appointment to Captain for Ship Ganges; Instructions to Staff Ship
Announces purchase and preparation of the ship Ganges. Presidential appointment as navy captain, to take command of the ship. Requested to get the ship to see within a week with the necessary …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
