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Secretary of the Treasury's Opinion Regarding Presidential Power Over Officers' Commissions, Relative to the Court Martial of Richard Hunt
Regarding the issue of officer appointments, Wolcott believes that the laws dictates that officer appointments are made by the concerted action of both the Senate and the president. States opinion …
John Adams PapersSecretary of the State's Opinion Regarding Presidential Power Over Officers' Commissions, Relative to the Court Martial of Richard Hunt
Pickering submits his observations concerning the question of presidential power in officer's commissions and of the propriety of Sgt. Richard Hunt's court martial. Believes that an officer's …
John Adams PapersSecretary of the Navy's Opinion Regarding Presidential Power Over Officers' Commissions, Relative to the Court Martial of Richard Hunt
The Secretary of the Navy expresses his opinions on the matter of presidential power of military appointment, and its relation to the recent court martial of Sgt. Richard Hunt. Notes that the …
John Adams PapersSecretary at War forwards a message from the Turcarosa Chiefs to Chapin
For informational purposes, the Secretary at War forwards Sacarissa's message to Chapin. The letter from McHenry to Chapin is dated 5 May 1799 and Sacarissa's speech is dated 26 April 1799. …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War discusses status of stores with Major Craig
The Secretary at War asks that future requistions made on behalf of equipping the gallies contain more detailed information to assist in accurate procurement.
Isaac Craig PapersSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, informs re shipment of Six Nations annuity goods; mentions Indians.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, McHenry informs Chapin that he is aware that satisfying Indian demands is not easy.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, directs distribution of Indian annuities; mentions Treaty of konondaigua; mentions Genesee Treaty of 1797.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSecond Lieutenant William W. Wands request for advance of pay
Second Lieutenant William W. Wands of 12th Regiment is on visit to his family with a leave of absence. He presses Swan for an advance of three months pay.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Second Company of A & E Should Be Ordered to Bretons Point, Etc.
Tousard makes a number of recommendations relative to the deployment of forces in the northeast.
Alexander Hamilton PapersScarcity of Water at Our Mills, Etc.
Because of the scarcity of water at their mills, McCormich & Co. are disappointed because they are not producing the number of barrels required by their contract. They ask Hodgdon to order Mr. Harris …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Scarcely Any Clothing On Hand
In addition to enclosing his returns for July and August, Kalteisen warns that he has scarcely any clothing on hand. The overalls which appear to be on hand were sent to Captain Heyer and have not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Satisfactory Compensation for Samuel Hodgdon
Hodgdon discusses at length his own compensation. He argues that what the government has allowed for his salary will not be sufficient to maintain his family not to mention the fact that his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Samuel Vance, Paymaster
Description of Samuel Vance having been paymaster for a militia expedition; 3,201 dollar balance remains in his hands. They have already used some of that money for recruiting services. Notification …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Samuel Meredith receipt of William Simmons for the selectmen of Salem Massachusetts for fortifications
Meredith received $2000 to be deposited in Branch Bank of Boston Massachusetts subject to orders of Benjamin Goodhue; which sum is to be paid to Edward Norris, Jonathan Waldo, Amos Hovey, Benjamin …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Samuel Love Outlines Federal Responsibilities to Expense Ships
Encloses extract of letter from Samuel Love outlining federal responsibility for provisions.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToSamuel Lewis receipt of William Simmons for transmittal to Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut for manufacture of cavalry swords
Lewis received $9700 to be transmitted to Nathan Starr of Middletown Connecticut for manufacture and delivery of 2000 cavalry swords, with scabbards and belts.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Samuel Lewis receipt of William Simmons for transmittal to Lieutenant Patrick Harris of 2d Regiment of Artillery and Engineers
Lewis received $120 from Simmons, to be transmitted to Lieutenant Patrick C. Harris in 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers for pay.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Samuel Henley's Account
Mr. Samuel Henley's account as Conductor of Military Stores should be settled upon the principle of compensation that has been previously admitted. Henley cannot proceed to join the Army without his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Saltpeter & Sulphur Needed to Manufacture Gunpowder
Harris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor the quantities of saltpeter and sulphur [brimstone] needed to manufacture gunpowder which, when manufactured, should be deposited in the public store.
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