Collection
42,880 items

Appointment of Treaty Commissioners with Cherokee Indians
03/26/1798 Document SignedJones provides the dates of the appointments of the commissioners who are to negotiate a treaty with the Cherokees. The instructions of George Walton, John Steele, and Alfred Moore are dated 30 March …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Appointment of Robert Hamilton as a Lieutenant in the Navy
10/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAlexander Hamilton has received notification from Mr. Goldsborough informing Captain Robert Hamilton of his appointment as a Lieutenant in the Navy. He thanks Stoddert for his efforts on Captain …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Appointment of Officers; Apportioning of Troops; Requests Finances
11/10/1798 Autograph Draft Letter SignedPresident John Adams grants McHenry permission to appoint battalion officers before being nominated by the Senate if time requires. McHenry presents to Washington a list of officers and requests …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Appointment of Officers, Etc.
10/29/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAdams has consented to the appointment of Captain Church and Lieutenant Hamilton as officers. He has also received from Lucien Hauteval a packet of addresses which do not seem to be of sufficient …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Appointment of Officers to New Regiments
09/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedProvides statement of public service experience of several officers and staff members. Refers to Congressional recess and Senate work with the the President's nominations. Discusses the nominations of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
08/06/1798 Draft LetterReaffirms Washington's right to appoint whoever he pleases to positions in the Provisional Army. Informs him that John Adams' nomination of Smith for Adjutant General was rejected by Senate.
James McHenry Papers
Appointment of Officers
09/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses appointment of officers.
Special Collection, John Adams.
Appointment of Officers
09/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWashington in a convalescent state and cannot attend to usual business. Will attend to matters of South Carolina and Georgia with Pinckney if he visits Mount Vernon. Rumors about the Northwestern …
George & Katherine Davis Collection- No image
Appointment of James McDonough as Midshipman of Frigate Constitution
05/04/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentOrders McDonough to report immediately to the Constitution, on which ship he has been appointed midshipman.
Printed Versions 
Appointment of James Hulehan as clerk ship yard Philadelphia
06/14/1798 LetterbookJames Hulehan is appointed Clerk of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia. Pay $500 per year. Duties described.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To- No image
Appointment of Hamilton to Frigate in New York
08/24/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentStoddert planned to mention Hamilton to the President for an appointment to a ship in the south, due to possible objections of his status as "foreigner" from the northern states. There a few …
Printed Versions 
Appointment of Hamilton into the Provisional Army
08/19/1798 Letter SignedAlexander Hamilton acknowledges James McHenry's suggestion to the President calling Hamilton and Henry Knox into immediate service in the Provisional Army. Hamilton assures McHenry that he is willing …
James McHenry Papers
Appointment of Ebenezer Stevens as agent to Department of War at New York, defense of the City and Harbor of New York, and instructions for keeping and rendering accounts
08/24/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry informs Simmons that Colonel Ebenezer Stevens has been appointed agent for the Department of War at New York. He is authorized to purchase timber, provide certain articles in the Ordnance …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Appointment of Captain Thomas Cole as ship yard clerk at Baltimore
04/27/1798 LetterbookCole is offered the job as the new clerk at the navy yard in Baltimore. Replaces Isaac Garretson. Is considered reputable for the job according to naval agents Joseph and Samuel Sterrett. Compensation …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Appointment of Captain Thomas Cole as clerk shipyard at Baltimore
04/27/1798 LetterbookCaptain Thomas Cole appointed as clerk of ship yard at Baltimore to replace Isaac Garretson.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Appointment for Staff on Frigate Constellation; Advance Pay
05/17/1798 LetterbookEncloses appointment for staff and requests records of names and dates for the frigate Constellation. Also encloses a blank bond to advance pay to inferior officers and seamen.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Appointment as volunteer aid-de-camp to General Washington
12/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCarroll expresses his gratitude of McHenry's recommendation that he become a volunteer aid-de-camp to General Washington as soon as he enters into active service.
James McHenry Papers
Appointment as Volunteer Aid
11/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedUnofficial notification that Carroll to be appointed as volunteer aid to G. Washington.
Catalog of Manuscripts Collection
Appointment as Surgeon of the 2d Infantry Regiment
05/05/1798 Letter SignedAppoints McCroskey as surgeon of the 2d Regiment of Infantry; asks for his acceptance or rejection of this appointment.
John R. Williams Papers
Appointment as Paymaster and Storekeeper for Springfield Massachusetts
08/28/1798 Copy of documentWilliams is appointed Paymaster and Storekeeper for the armory and magazine at Springfield, Massachusetts. The main text of the document are his instructions in that capacity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Appointment as Midshipman
05/05/1798 LetterbookMr. Matthew Talcott will deliver this note and will enter upon duties as midshipman.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Appointment as Marine Lieutenant
05/05/1798 LetterbookLt. Carmick receives commission to serve as a lieutenant of Marines aboard the USS Ganges. Requests recruitment of allotted Marines, including sergeant, corporal, drum and fife, and privates. Requests …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)- No image
Appointment as Lieutenant of Marines for the Ship of War, Deleware
06/15/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentJames McKnight appointed Lieut. of Marines on Delaware by the President and the Senate. Rules and Regulations for government included.
Printed Versions 
Appointment as Lieutenant of Marines
06/15/1798 DocumentJames McKnight is appointed Lieutenant of Marines on board the ship of war Delaware. He is to recruit a sergeant, corporal, drum, fife and twenty one privates. He is to pay particular attention to …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Appointment as Inspector General, with the Rank of Major General
07/25/1798 Letter SignedMcHenry informs Hamilton that he has been appointed Inspector General of the Provisional Army with the rank of Major General and includes a list of subordinate general officers.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
