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Response to Request for Clothing and Supplies from Capt. John Bishop
09/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses letter from Captain John Bishop. Requests compliance with letter's request as he sees necessary. Confirms that requests for clothing and supplies must go through the correct requisition …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Response to List of Requested Articles
08/07/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyThey are now in the process of looking at Craig's list of needed items. Because the statement is complete and explicit, Hodgdon refrains from other questions. Requests an immediate response.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Response of the Cincinnati to the Death of Washington
12/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilliam North discusses the arrangements made by the Society of Cincinnati regarding the pageantry surrounding the death of George Washington.
Printed Versions 
Response About Status of Officer Who Refused to Lodge a Plea
07/13/1799 Autograph Letter SignedResponds to Adams' request for McHenry's opinion on the matter of Ensign David Fero, who was sentenced to dismissal from the army some time before, and had appealed to Adams. Considers the question …
John Adams Papers
Responds to Request for Fort
05/03/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to request for fort.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Responds to Request for Communication with General Darke
05/17/1799 Autograph Letter SignedResponds to request for copies of communication with General Darke as noted in newspapers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Responds to Need for Musket Stock, Superintendent's Horse
05/22/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyResponds to inquiry for hoop and red iron. Refers to the return of stores and the musket stocks damaged by fire. Promises to send supply of musket stocks by the first convenient conveyance. If the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Responds to Letters about Military Services for George Lee Donaldson, 1792-93
12/18/1799 LetterbookSupports George Lee Davidson's claims to muster rolls given to Mr. Allison in Philadelphia. Discusses various receipts and encloses Davidson's muster rolls. Has examined Mr. Hollis's payments and …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Responds to Concerns about Subordination & Strife of Superintendent
03/02/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyRegrets that iron purchased by Thomas Annelly has proved faulty. The iron requested is not at hand, but something will be managed. Acknowledges assistance of Mr. Brindley. Refers to human weakness and …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Responding to the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
02/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton stresses the importance of securing the opinion of the people relative to the controversy over the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions. He suggests creating a committee to resolve issues …
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Responding to the Hissings of Calumny, Etc.
07/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams discusses his translation, the imminent printing of the tables, and the essay on military fireworks. He thanks Hamilton for understanding a situation similar to one Hamilton endured. His …
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Responding to Rivardi's Complaints
06/25/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentHamilton reviews the steps that are to be taken to respond to the complaints of Major Rivardi.
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Respect for General St. Clair
04/30/1799 Letter SignedGeneral St. Clair is the ex officio Superintendent of Indian Affairs within the Northwestern Territory and should be treated with respect by the military officers within the sphere of his …
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Resolution of Charges for Postage
10/14/1799 Draft DocumentSwan requests pay for himself and his secretaries. He explains the procedure for handling charges for postage from officers which are to be paid by the agent for the war department in New York.
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Resolution of Charges for Postage
10/14/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentSwan requests pay for himself and his secretaries. He explains the procedure for handling charges for postage from officers which are to be paid by the agent for the war department in New York.
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Resignation of Lieutenant Church
08/22/1799 Draft Document"I have just received a letter from the Secretary of War in which he informs me that the resignation of Lieutenant Samuel W. Church of your regiment is accepted. You will please to signify the same to …
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Rescue the credit of your department...
07/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton chastises McHenry for the "insufficiency of the existing plan" of providing clothing and tents and implores him to make the corrections that will rescue the reputation of his department.
Printed Versions 
Requires Presence at Harper's Ferry to Report on Canal
04/09/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyA letter from John Mackey requires Brindley's presence at Harper's Ferry, as per request of the Secretary of War, to make a report on the canal effort. Brindley must prevent a local suspension of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Required Documents to Settle Accounts with Quartermaster General
10/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNorthern posts will receive clothing before winter. Advised store account must be "fair and clear". Hodgdon would like to settle accounts with Quartermaster General, requests all documents pertaining …
James Robertson Papers
Requests Workmen to Repair, Clean Muskets in Store
01/14/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyReports number of French muskets in store that need cleaning and repair. These muskets could then be used instead of contracting for new muskets. Seeks permission for workmen to clean and repair. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requests Warrant to Pay Bill Due Quartermater General
04/17/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests warrant to pay bills due to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requests Warrant to Pay Bill Due Quartermater General
03/27/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests warrant to pay 6 bills drawn on Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requests Warrant to Pay Bill Due Quartermater General
02/25/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests warrant to pay bill due to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requests Warrant for Quartermaster General & Peter Hunt
01/11/1799 Author's Letterbook CopySeeks to discharge bills drawn by Quartermaster General amounting to $1,828.78, and to pay a balance to Peter Hunt for $719.93. Requests warrant for $2,548, charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requests Warrant for Quartermaster General
03/27/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests $10,000 to pay bills due to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
