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Sends Additional Information for Provisional Army Bill
01/15/1799 LetterbookRefers to bill for provisional army. Encloses additional information.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Sends Account Books; Refers to Major Lewis's Work with Cherokees
10/16/1799 LetterbookEncloses copies of books for August 1799. Intended to send other accounts, but Major Lewis demanded his attention as agent to the Cherokees. Lewis hopes to prevent Indians from becoming an expense to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Sending the Recruiting Money & Transporting Clothing
04/15/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry discusses the most economical way of sending the recruiting money to regimental paymasters and transporting clothing intended for the recruiting service.
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Sending Money for the 8th and 9th Regiments
10/31/1799 Letter Signed"The express was on the point of departure with money for the 8th & 9th Regiments when Major Bradley arrived here and informed me that Mr. Bent, Paymaster to Colonel Parker's regiment, was on the way …
Printed Versions 
Sending diplomats to France
08/01/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges Congressman Harper's recent move to Baltimore in order to practice law, encouraging him to make contacts with some of McHenry's friends. Relays orders from President Adams that William …
Robert Goodloe Harper Papers, Mm82024950
Sending commissions to regimental officers
05/14/1799 Draft LetterOn the subject of sending commissions to officers appointed in the regiments for the Provisional Army. Informs Sedgwick that he has written Mr. Goodhue and Mr. Dexter for a list of candidates.
James McHenry Papers
Sending a Vessel to the Isle of France
09/15/1799 LetterbookNot knowing Mr. Pickering, Caton solicits McHenry's assistance in obtaining a permit to send a vessel to "the Isle of France."
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Send My Company's Arms by the Burlington Stage Boat
04/29/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcIlvaine of the Burlington Volunteers asks that the arms to be provided to his company be sent by Capt. Myers' stage boat as quickly as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Senators' Comments on Appointments of Officers
05/24/1799 Letter SignedLetters have been transmitted to the Senators of each State apparently listing the names of the officers appointed from each State and asking for comments. Senators Watson and Laurence of New York …
Printed Versions - No image
Selection of Characters to Officer the Regiments
06/06/1799 Letter SignedGeneral Washington stresses the importance of providing clothing for the recruits and appointing field officers for the regiment to be raised in New Hampshire. He has been asked to make …
Printed Versions - No image
Selecting Officers for the Eventual Army
05/23/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry believes it is time to begin selecting officers to fill the ranks of the eventual army. He wants men of courage and ability and warns against partiality toward friends who have bad habits. …
Printed Versions 
Seeks to Understand Account Discrepancies
07/27/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyCannot forward money that he cannot obtain until Glen's accounts are fully adjusted. Mr. Simmons cannot do anything with Glen's account without an explanation. Simmons plans a visit to go over …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Seeks to Settle Public Accounts
08/01/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySeeks to adjust public accounts, requests assistance from the military department. Requests early report of vouchers.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Seeks to Settle Officer Accounts
07/26/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWrites regarding the settlement of officer accounts for expeditions. Requests report and any necessary information.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Seeks to Settle Accounts with Mr. McLean
05/23/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyRefers to Mr. McLean's receipts. Questions Montgomery's deductions and whether they need to be paid by the public. Requests Stevens to persuade McLean that he has been paid in full.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Seeks to settle Accounts for the Resignation of Col. O'Hara
05/22/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySeeks to settle accounts for the time of the resignation of Col. O'Hara. Need to adjust business. Requests information as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Seeks to Settle Accounts for Kentucky Volunteers
02/16/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses report to Quartermaster General. Requests sums needed to settle accounts. Asks for information about the Volunteers of Kentucky. Seeks strict justice for Captain Butler, requiring General …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Seeks to Settle Accounts
07/08/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyApologizes for inconveniences with public accounts. Had adjusted Glen's accounts with his own, which has produced some difficulty in separating the two. Mr. Simmons will be in town and will try to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Seeks to Provide Payment upon Receipt of Vouchers
08/20/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyReports endorsement of accountant for Glen's transportation of troops to Oswego. Vouchers must be submitted to the proper officers. Requests information to prevent an embarrassing procrastination of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Seeks to Provide Musket Balls
06/28/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySeeks suitable supply of musket cartridges under care of Col. Stevens. Reports debt to the state when troops marched under Captain Henry. For payment, recommends sending box of musket balls. Suggests …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Seeks to Conclude Business of Money and Accounts Lost in Mail
08/20/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySends duplicates of accounts and vouchers lost with forwarded money. Hopes it will arrive safely, because there is no other evidence of payment. The bank never refunded the money. Seeks to bring this …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Seeks Supplies for Regiments
09/20/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSeeks supplies for regiments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Seeks Saddlery Inspector in New London
01/17/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyIs not acquainted with anyone in New London who could inspect the sadlery there, and has not found anyone who can recommend anyone. Suggests sending someone from New York or Philadelphia, under the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Seeks Return of Pay Advance for Jacob Death
02/01/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyJacob Death was selected to go to Pittsburgh to assist building galleys. He performed well until his wife and a child died and he took furlough, requesting an advance on his pay. Upon his return to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Seeks Report of Shot and Shells following Death of Faesch
07/14/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyReports death of Mr. Faesch. Recounts number of shell and shot remaining on contract with Faesch. Wishes to make a full report of what is available in Elizabeth Town and New York. Lists prices for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
