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Unable to Comply With Orders of October 21
11/15/1799 LetterWilliams misunderstood McHenry's orders of October 21. He is reluctant to comply with those orders, as it would prove both expensive and embarrassing. He cannot afford to travel to Philadelphia …
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)
Unable to Adjust Warrants and Vouchers without Auditor
02/05/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyHas examined accounts and vouchers and because he considers them fugitive claims, he cannot adjust funds for the Quartermaster's Department. This will require the work of the Auditor or the Accountant …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Un Nouveau Passeport
10/21/1799 Autograph LetterThis document is in French. The author could not be determined from this document. The author's family is ill and he writes regarding a passport.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Two-Thirds Required to Inflict the Death Penalty
04/23/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton affirms that when death is inflicted as punishment by a General Court Martial, two-thirds of the members should concur and that should be clearly shown in the proceedings.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Two Companies of Artillerists in Motion
03/18/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentHamilton informs McHenry of the actions he has taken in putting two companies of artillerists in motion who are to embark immediately from Fort Jay.
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Twelve Additional Regiments of Infantry
03/09/1799 Copy of documentA discussion of the twelve additional regiments of infantry for the Provisional/Eventual Army.
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Turning down the position of Inspector General
09/12/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterPolitely turns down the United States' offer to make him Inspector General of the Artillery, explaining that he already has too many engagements and obligations. Concludes, however, by stating his …
James McHenry Papers- No image
Troops, Barracks, Arms, Supplies, and Indian Boundary Lines
09/27/1799 Letter SignedHamtramck provides his assessment of the barracks, troops, arms, and supplies at Fort Fayette. He wonders why the Indian boundary lines have not been run when the contract states that that they should …
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Troops Stationed in Insurgent Districts
05/10/1799 Letter SignedMchenry encloses a letter from General MacPherson concerning the positions maintained by the regular troops at the scene of the recent insurrection and disaffection.
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Troops Near the District where the Insurrection Existed
06/08/1799 Letter SignedHamilton warns that troops should be stationed near the district where the insurrection occurred. General MacPherson has recommended the occupying of Reading, Allentown, and Easton but there should …
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Troops May Be Corrupted
06/06/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to Mr. Patterson's letter. It is not Hamilton's intention to withdraw more than Cochran's and Henry's Companies. The other troops should remain on the insurgents' scene although he is concerned …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Troop Movements & Considerations Regarding the Insurrection in Northampton, Pennsylvania
04/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedReminds Adams of his earlier letter regarding troops sent to put down the insurrection at Northampton, Pennsylvania. McHenry had believed that 5 companies of regulars and two companies of volunteer …
John Adams Papers
Troop conditions in Portland
04/15/1799 LetterbookWrites that he understands that his troops stationed in Portland have been authorized to receive a greater quantity of clothing than what is annually allowed to them by law. Reiterates the absolute …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Troop Clothing Matters
11/01/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses troop clothing matters with Samuel Hodgdon; clothing is on its way to the northwestern posts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Trials and Punishment of Several Prisoners
11/24/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRice informs Hamilton that several prisoners have been tried and punished. The Court found that the evidence on Robinson was insufficient but Carlton was found guilty and sentenced to fifty lashes …
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Trial of the Insurgent, Etc.
05/03/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMontgomery reports that two days have been taken up in examining the withesses in the trial of the insurgent and the jury is not allowed to go home. He complains that the business of the Grand Jury …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Trial of Capt. Samuel Vance
03/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHare transmits the proceedings of the General Court Martial held for the trial of Capt. Samuel Vance. Since there are no other cases, the court will be adjourned.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Treaty with the Seven Nations
05/31/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentA treaty made at New York with the nations or tribes of Indians known as the Seven Nations.
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828
Treaty of Holston, Etc.
01/04/1799 Letter SignedIn this mostly illegible letter, the following can be read; Cherokee Indians; William Blount, Governor of the Southwestern Territory; Treaty of Holston; steal a horse; laws of the United States; …
Sixth Congress: Senate Committee Reports and Papers [6A-D1] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 2)- No image
Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs
05/24/1799 Copy of documentTreasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs.
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Travelling to Trenton
10/07/1799 Autograph Draft Document"General Wilkinson with one gentleman of his family, the Adjutant General, myself and secretary with [two or three] servants [to the party] will set out in the course of the day for Trenton. We shall …
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Travel from Philadelphia to New York
11/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWrites that sister Lucy is desirous of returning home from Philadelphia and asks Hodgdon to find someone who may be coming to New York to accompany her. Says that any expenses may be charged to his …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) 
Travel Costs from John Jones
11/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig requests the assistance of Samuel Hodgdon in obtaining travel costs from John Jones of Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Travel & Shipment Expenses
06/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses travel and shipment expenses with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Transporting Recruits to Winter Quarters
11/16/1799 Letter SignedLt. Col. Graves informs Hamilton that the Contractor for New Hampshire asserts that he has already met his obligation and refuses to aid Graves in transporting the baggage and militry stores of the …
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