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Announces Transfer of Jonathon Shattuck to Marines
Announces transfer of Jonathan Shattuck from infantry and waiter to Dr. Gillasspy to the Marines on board the frigate United States.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Announces Purchase and Preparation of the Ship Ganges
Announces the purchase and preparation of the ship Ganges, awaiting armaments as soon as possible. The President prefers to give Dale command of the ship. McHenry believes that Dale will not decline …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Announces Orders for Quartermaster General and Naval Contractor
Announces orders for the Quartermaster General and naval contractor Mr. Humphreys.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Announces Capture of French Schooner; Requets Quarantine of Prisoners at Fort Mifflin
Reports French prize schooner taken by Captain Decatur, now at Fort Mifflin. Pennsylvania law prevent the ship from going up to Philadelphia, and the ship and the prisoners must remain at the Fort. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAndrew Robertson v. Alexander Power
Power solicits Hodgdon's advice regarding a law suit against him relative to the debt of Captain Thomas Wylie on the presumption that Power had received his commutation and land warrant in his role as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Andrew Crosher's Receipt
Enclosed is Andrew Crosher's receipt for two dollars bounty paid on October 16, 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Anchors for the Frigate "Constitution"
It appears that the anchors that arrived at Boston for the frigate "Constitution" are not proper for that ship so Captain Nicholson has refused to receive them. McHenry wants to know the substance of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAn Unfortunate Affair
Hogdon expresses his dismay that the arms intended for Ensign Boote somehow were sent to the wrong address despite the fact that the address for which they were intended was clearly marked.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.An Order for Three Iron Four-Pounders
Harris is asked to deliver to the order of the Secretary of the Treasury three iron four pounders to be replaced by others when demanded.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAn Order for Tents
Enclosed is an order on Major Bedinger for one horseman's and six common tents for the use of Lt. Shoemaker's men.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.An order for six muskets for the President's household
Requests a delivery of six muskets to the house of John Adams, to be done secretly and without attention.
James McHenry PapersAn Office in the Commissary's Department
Mowatt expresses his desire for a position in the Commissary's Department.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAn Electioneering Scheme, Etc.
A mostly illegible letter that mentions an electioneering scheme that will point out someone's political character. It discusses someone who is violent and also refers to General Washington and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)An Audience with the Terrible Republic, Etc.
Along with a routine discussion of arms and stores, Hodgdon refers to the commissioners who had an audience with the "terrible republic" [France].
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.An Appointment for Captain Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton seeks Stoddert's cooperation in the appointment of Captain Robert Hamilton to a position on board a frigate of the United States. Captain Talbot seems uncertain about his own …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAn Advance of One-Third
In settling the accounts for retained rations at the garrisons on the seaboard and at the several recruiting rendezvous, McHenry proposes that an advance of one-third of the contract price, previous …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)An act for the further defense of this State [New York] and for other purposes, 27 Aug 1798
Authored by the New York state legislature. Declares that the current defenses of New York City are inadequate, and allocates $150,000 to complete & expand existing fortifications and erect new ones …
John Adams PapersAmount Received on Judgement Against John Duncan, Deceased
Van Rensselaer has received the judgment in Hodgdon's favor against John Duncan deceased. The money will be paid when Van Renssalaer arrives in Philadelphia. He will send a note if he encounters any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount Owed Ensign Smith
This is a declaration of the amount of $125 owed Ensign Smith by the United States and certified by him and Edward Wright, the deputy paymaster.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount of Clothing
Since no contract has been been formed for 1798, Simmons is instructed to report the amount of clothing according to the contract for 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)America's Guardian Sits at the Helm, Etc.
In addition to his continued concern about the disease afflicting Philadelphia, Hodgdon expresses relief that the Federalists have done well in the recent election and will have a strong presence in …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Amendments to Wilkinson's Request
Major Craig notifies Samuel Hodgdon of amendments to General Wilkinson's request for stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Altering the Present Indian Boundary
McHenry asks Butler to lend his presence to the impending treaty negotiations with the Cherokees which may require the alteration of the present Indian boundary. He warns that Zachariah Coxe is to be …
Timothy Pickering PapersAlterations in the Military Establishment, to Artillery & Dragoon Regiments
McHenry's submission of a report on proposed changes to the makeup of standard artillery and dragoon regiments, expanding the number of officers and men. The proposed expansions, with comparisons to …
John Adams PapersAllocation of Recruiting Funds Discussed
Huger mistakenly made payments which should have been made by the contractor. Money furnished by Huger came out of recruiting funds. Capt. Kaltriten assured Huger recruiting advertisements were …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
