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Appointment as Inspector General
Pickering discusses the implications of Hamilton being appointed Inspector General which would place him in a position senior to General PInckney.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as consul of the United States in Spain
Informs McHenry that Colonel Humphreys had asked him a few months prior to fulfill the position of consul of the United States in Spain, and requests that the executive branch officially and formally …
James McHenry PapersAppointment as Commandant of Massachusetts Recruiters; Duties & Regulations for That Office
Appoints Jackson as commandant of recruiting parties in Massachusetts; orders him to inspect Castle Island and report on its readiness to receive recruits, once the convicts detained there have been …
John Adams PapersAppointment as Captain; Immediate Instructions to Set Sail
Reports purchase of ship Delaware (now Hamburgh Packet). Issues presidential appointment as captain of the ship and requests immediate activity, to be equipped for three months. Requests appointment …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment as a Surgeon's Mate
Dr. Wells had applied to the Secretary of War for an appointment as a Surgeon's Mate in the Navy but has learned that the appointment will be made by Stoddert as Secretary of the Navy. If appointed, …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAppointment as a Lieutenant in the Cavalry
Hoffman would like to be appointed a Lieutenant in the Cavalry of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment and Instructions
Appoints superintendent and gives preliminary instructions on starting work on armory at Harpers Ferry.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Appointing aids for General Washington
Reports that Washington will not be making any appointments for an aid any time soon, as he has determined to come to no conclusions until he has properly prepared to take the field as Lieutenant …
James McHenry PapersAppointing a lieutenant
States that he will keep Rutledge's letter to the Secretary of the Navy and writes that he will be able to find a lieutenant in a short time.
James McHenry PapersApplying for Guns, Stores, and Ammunition
Angus encloses a letter for the Secretary of War and thanks Hodgdon for informing him how to apply for the guns, stores, and ammunition for his men and for the defense of his post. He stresses the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Applications for Furloughs, Etc.
McClary had written earlier to the Commander in Chief for a leave of absence but as all furloughs are to be granted by the Secretary of War, he will make application to him through Col. Strong.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Applications for compensation and allowances
Refers several applications from officers and agents for compensation for services performed, or allowances for expanses.
James McHenry PapersApplications & Recommendation for Officer & Chaplain Appointments
Adams encloses applications for officer appointments for McHenry's consideration, as well as a recommendation for the appointment of a chaplain.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Application for Public Work
Mrs. Beates states that she is anxious to do everything in her power to support her little daughters but she feels her fate relative to the Army is still undetermined. She has asked Mr. Billington for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Application for Command of an Artillery Regiment
Hoops seeks command of an Artillery Regiment and includes a letter from General Washington.
Alexander Hamilton PapersApplication for a Lieutenancy in the Navy
McRea has submitted his application for a lieutenancy on board one of the vessels fitted out as convoys for merchant ships. Fearing that a mere application might not be sufficient, he has secured …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionApplication for a Commission
North recommends a relative for a commission as a captain in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersApplication as Surgeon or Mate on a Navy Vessel
Dr. Wells asks to be considered as an applicant for appointment as a surgeon on one of the ships of war and, if that cannot be done, he wants to be considered for a Mate's commission.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionApplication & Recommendation for Officer Appointment
Encloses a letter from John Hampden Palmer, the grandson of Revolutionary War General Joseph Palmer, who is seeking an appointment to the army. Adams commends him as a man of "sprightly abilities."
John Adams PapersApology Regarding Kilty Expenditure
Knight did not realize he needed to show that the money from Mr. Kilty was paid as intended. He has been unable to enlist a dummer or fifer.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Annuities for the Six Nations
The sloop "Eliza" will carry the annuities for the Six Nations of Indians to Melancton Smith in New York who will forward them to Houdin. They will then be sent on to Mr. Chapin who will make a …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Annual Supply for the Chickasaw Nation of Indians
Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper to deliver the annual supply to the Chickasaw Nation of Indians. It should be transported to Major Craig at Pittsburgh and forwarded to Fort Washington to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Annual Salaries of Hodgdon and His Staff
Annual salaries of the Intendent of Stores, Clerks, and Public Store Keepers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Annual Annuities for the Six Nations of Indians
Hodgdon informs Chapin of the annual annuities being sent to the Six Nations of Indians via Melancton Smith at New York and Capt. Houdin at Albany.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
