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Settling Matters by Personal Conference
04/17/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterHamilton informs McHenry that he is travelling to Philadelphia in order to settle some important matters in a personal conference which should promote the future good of the service.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Settles Various Accounts
01/23/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyHas examined the accounts of cash transactions. Includes money to make up the difference and to pay transportation costs. Hopes to resolve difference of lost money. Wants to know how to account for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Settles Indian Accounts
11/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAnnounces money received from various people for the Indian Department. Requests the President to direct a certificate for vouchers in the settlement of the accounts. Encloses letter explaining …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Settles Adjustment with Secretary of War
07/01/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySeeks to separate communication with Secretary of War and himself. Promises no difficulty in obtaining an adjustment for work done.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Settlement of the Commissary Account
08/16/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses settlement of the commissary accounts and the distribution of provisions with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of suspended vouchers belonging to the accounts of John Wilkins
01/29/1799 Document SignedSteele has been told that Simmons declined acting on Quarter Master general expenditures. As it would be highly inconvenient after having closed account on books of Treasury, has directed Register to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of accounts for office furniture
08/20/1799 Document SignedList of payments to George Ruddach for work done in the War Offices.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of Accounts and Health of City
08/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed allowance for settlement. Fever has disappeared and city is healthy again. Expressed happiness.
James Robertson Papers
Settlement of Accounts
09/23/1799 Letter SignedDirects accountant to help the Marine Committee of Baltimore in settling their accounts.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Settlement of account for 2,001rifle muskets
07/17/1799 Recipient's Letterbook CopyHodgdon notifies Hand as to the measures he must take to settle his account with regard to the two thousand rifle muskets that he ordered.
Papers of Major General Edward Hand- No image
Settlement of a Rule of Promotion
08/25/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentHamilton complains that the recent appointments in Colonel Bentley's regiment appear to have been made without reference to guiding principles. Hamilton believes hat this practice will lead to …
Printed Versions - No image
Settle the stations of those of the same grade relatively and definitively...
09/23/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry explains his conception of the process by which relative rank among officers of the same gade is to be settled.
Printed Versions 
Serious Shortage of Clothing
02/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig makes Samuel Hodgdon aware of the serious shortage of clothing on hand for the troops.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Separate Duties of the Paymaster & the Accountant
12/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedThe duties of the Paymaster General and the Accountant of the War Department are distinct from one another and nowhere does the law state that one can devolve his duties upon the other. Therfore, the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sendsd Accounts; News of Jacob Death
02/12/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySends store accounts by Mr. McConaky with a copy of the wagoner's advance to enable Craig to settle accounts. Nothing new has transpired with the War Department--no new appropriations. Refers to Jacob …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sends Shipwright Receipts at the End of Their Service
04/26/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySends all receipts taken on shipwright orders as their period of service ends and they need documentation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sends Requested Clothing; Seeks Location of Hallam's Articles; Fears Compensation will Not Happen
04/02/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySends clothing as requested by the Secretary of War and requests acknowledgment of receipt. If they agree with the invoice, requests Stevens to pay for transportation. Regrets to hear that Halllam has …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sends Payment for Quartermaster
05/31/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySends payment for the Quartermaster's Department under order of the Secretary of War.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sends Military Figures to Practice Tactics; Copper Plates Illustrating Campaigns
06/20/1799 Autograph Draft LetterSends military figures to practice tactics--the same that could be used for the game of chess. Will order a few copies of copper plates displaying military campaign operations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Sends Letterbooks; Seeks Recipt upon Arrival
01/09/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySends 4 letterbooks as directed by the Commander-in-Chief. Hopes the size, dimensions, paper, and binding are of the best quality. Assures that the box will protect the shipment, and asks for a …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sends Invoice for Clothing
04/02/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyForgot to enclose invoice for clothing shipped on Sloop Mary. Hopes that supplies arrive safely.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sends Draft of a 3rd Bill
03/17/1799 Autograph Letter fragmentSends draft of a third bill and promises to send a fourth soon.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Sends Clothing for Recruiting Service
04/20/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyAccording to request, returns clothing in store and promises a similar return weekly as a guide to the recruiting service.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sends Clothing and Military Stores via Wagon
01/23/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySends requested clothing and military stores. Because the waterway is unsure, will send by wagon. Requests acknowledgment of receipt and whether the shipment agrees with the invoice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sends Bellows and Clothing
01/19/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySends bellows for the works and clothing for several detachments.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
