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Requests Estimates for Military Store Delivered to Richmond
Has examined statement concerning stoppage of men. Under examination with the accountant. Has presented cost for sending military stores to Richmond. The Secretary of War has asked the Quartermaster …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Equestrian Supplies for the Public Store
Has just taken account of equestrian equipment in the public store; in want of valices, mailpillions with straps, holsters, saddles, and nose bags. Requests delivery of extra for store.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Drums and Fifes, Files
Reports possession of drums and fifes; requests more. Requests files for Harper's Ferry.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Discharge
Writes of recruiting efforts in Pennsylvania with Captain Barton. Distinguishes between the provisional army and the regular army. Requests appropriate discharge.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Direction for Indian Affairs, Stolen Horses
The Indians have sent 18 horses in response to previous requests after issues with theft. Requests advice about how to proceed. The usual practice is a public sale, but requests permission and …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Details about Clothing Requests
Received the return of clothing. Needs details about each item in the contract before he can approach the Secretary of War.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Delivery of Store Species to John Mackey
Requests delivery of all store species to John Mackey. Requests duplicate receipts to be sent to Hodgdon's office as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Delivery of Gun Stocks to Sloop Mary
Refers to order for 1,000 gunstocks for the sloop Mary, Laban Smith, master. Encloses bill.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Delivery of Clothing and Supplies for Recruits
Reports that no clothing has arrived yet. Recruiting services have begun. Hopes that clothing and supplies will arrive soon.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Cothing for Captain Turner's Recruits
Captain Turner is much in need of clothing for his recruits. Requests specific order as listed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests copy of General Darke's letter
Writes that he has observed in the newspapers a letter from McHenry to General William Darke on the subject of appointments in the army. Notes that a number of people are "exceedingly displeased" with …
James McHenry PapersRequests Clothing for Troops
Represents case of officers over unhappy troops due to clothing. Requests clothing be sent to their relief. Captain Rickards's recruits need clothing, and Captain Taylor complains of clothing for …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Closed Balance for Captain John Chisholm, Paid to Colonel Gamble
Forwards John Chisolm's account with his own remarks. Requests balance be paid to Colonel Gamble of Richmond.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Change in Clothing Supply
Refers to the disappointment of untimely clothing supply and requests information about establishing a possible 2-year supply. Could such a supply be delivered to the corps however remote their …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Cartouche Boxes and Knapsacks for the Marine Corps
Requests 150 cartouche boxes and 150 knapsacks for the Marine Corps.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Bell Tents to Store Army Music and Arms
Requests the purchase of bell tents to store arms and music. 172 should be enough to provide for the entire army. Requires proper dimensions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Attention to Money for the Indian Department
Requests payment to John Hooker to pay inspectors in the Indian Department.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Assistance with Prison Guards at Morris Town
Encloses letter from Major Burrows. The Marine Corps cannot furnish the requested guard for sixty prisoners at Morris Town. Requests that the Harper's Ferry guard be relieved to assist in Morris Town.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Assistance with Objections to Michael Gunkle
Refers to Michael Gunckle's employment to supply boats at fort with provisions, but objections have been made. Requests assistance with objections to Gunckle's activity.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Arms in Hands of Capt. Lloyd
Reports delivery of Charlottesville muskets and cartouche boxes for volunteer corps. Arms and equipment is now with a company of militia in Bristol. They must follow the law for disbursement of arms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Appointments for Skilled LIeutenants Elliott, Gibson, and Dransy at Fort Mifflin and West Point
Encloses letter concerning organization of Captain Elliott's company. Requests Lieut. Gibson at Fort Mifflin as well due to his mechanical ability to superintend gun carriages for the different …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Ammunition for Captain Elliott's Detachment in Germantown
The Secretary of War requests information about an order to complete three-pounder ordnance. Captain Elliot's detachment is ready to load the ammunition. Suggests means of getting ammunition to them.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Advance for Capt. Holt
Has shown letter to Secretary of War, who requests that an advance be made to Capt. Holt, that vouchers may be returned as soon as possible. Postscript to Captain Holt's letter on 4 July 1799, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Adjustment of Embezzled Powder
Calls for an adjustment of the powder account, previously embezzled by the keeper of the magazine. Hopes that the missing powder will be returned in kind. Outlines the repercussions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Adherence to Former Laws While Outlining Provisional Army
Refers to earlier communications and information requested by the President and the Senate concerning matters of the provisional army. Requests that Hamilton refer to the existing laws.
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