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Suggests Ordering Supplies from Quartermaster Stores Near Posts
Requisition for supplies from Col. Stevens. Suggests ordering supplies from quartermasters' stores near the posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Mr. Brinley for Nomination
Gives background of Mr. Brinley, who bears this post. Speaks of appointment for Mr. Ellen, but admits mistake in nomination. Suggests Brinley as potential nomination.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggests Mode of Transporting Requested Supplies
Refers to request to send articles to New York, then forwarded to Reading, Pennsylvania. Suggests that when Stevens receives requests for supplies to furnish with what he has on hand, and he will send …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Ideas for the Timely Construction of Laboratory and Other Buildings
Announces purchase of land for laboratory and other buildings, although it will take time before the actual use. Suggests mode for imminent construction. Realizes need for professional construction …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Arrangements for Additional Vessels to Carry Artillery
Announces that the brig Scammel is in New York and will convoy vessel shipping guns to Fort Adams. Suggests making arrangements for an additional vessel.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSuggests Additional Wells to Guard against Fire of Armories
Reports that the armory buildings used for filing and finishing has burned. Joseph Williams has suggested building more wells to prevent future fires. Suggests the same for the public building at …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Successful Shipment of Stores to Mississippi
Major Craig reports a missing invoice to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also notes that good weather has permitted the shipment of stores to Mississippi.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Success of Suppression of Pennsylvania Rebels; Complaint About Morality of Democrat Politicians
Comments on the success of General MacPherson's expedition in Pennsylvania to suppress a revolt there. Explosively complains about the lies and vagaries of Democrat politicians.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Subsistence Due Tennessee Officers
Estimate of the subsistence due the Officers of the 3rd and 4th United States Regiments in the State of Tennessee from August through December 1798, which sum is $1680.30.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Submits Recommendation
Submits requested recommendation [illegible recipient].
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Submission of Tumbrils and Traveling Forges belonging to the United States
Sent by Frederick Rupp, tumbrils and traveling forges. Tumbrils contain ammunition and artillery accoutrement.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Submission of Proposed Appointments & Promotions for 12th Regiment
McHenry submits a list of proposed promotions and appointments in the Twelfth regiment of Infantry, for Adams' approval. Two lists follow, compiled separately and contingent on whether a certain …
John Adams PapersSubmission of Officers to Fill Vacancies in 6th Regiment
Submits an included list of names to fill officer vacancies in the 6th Regiment. The list contains recommended individuals for the posts of one captain, two first lieutenants, four second …
John Adams PapersSubmission of List of Officer Appointees for 9th, 10th, 14th, & 15th Regiments
McHenry submits a list of candidates for appointment to officer vacancies in the 9th, 10th, 14th and 15th Infantry Regiments. Expresses doubts about the character and sobriety of one appointee, and …
John Adams PapersSubmission of Land Deeds for New London, Connecticut Fortifications
Trumbull acknowledges receipt of the findings of the land survey done in preparation for Connecticut's ceding two plots of land to the U.S. for the construction of forts to protect a harbor [New …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersStronger Action Needed to Force Reporting in of Original Army Officers on Furlough
Reminds Adams of a May 1799 request, via newspapers, that all officers absent on furloughs report themselves to General Hamilton; notes that this has not had its desired effect, and a stronger measure …
John Adams PapersStores and Contracts
Discusses business with the Superintendent of Military Stores; packages at Mr. McDaniel's store.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Stipends, Dividends & Gift Sums to Indian Nations
In return for Indian friendship, General Wilkinson has promised an annual stipend to a Chickasaw chief, Wolf's Friend, who is now in Philadelphia. Considers different points on the wisdom of filling …
John Adams PapersStevens' Salary, Purchase of Sugar
States that he has not yet received word from the Secretary concerning his salary; discusses account balances.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Steps Needed to Protect the Frontier, Etc.
Amidst other concerns, Governor Jackson contends that the forces of the United States are not sufficient to protect the inhabitants of the frontier of Georgia from Indian depredations so he should …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Status of the Garrison at Fort Jay
Hoops discusses the names, number, and state of the officers of the garrison at Fort Jay.
Alexander Hamilton PapersStatus of Fortifications, Etc.
Along with a detailed report of the status of the fortifications of the United States, Rivardi expresses dismay that the charges against him by Captain Bruff have yet to be investigated. He is certain …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
