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Requests Activity of Troops Under His Command
03/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRequests activity from troops under his command.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requests Accurate Inventory of Hogshead
07/24/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyAccording to the Secretary of War, before any clothing orders can be made, the contents of the hogsheads must be known. Requests that they be opened and an accurate inventory be sent to him as soon as …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requests Acceptance of Receipts for Laboratory Items
05/28/1799 Document SignedDirects Harris to accept receipts for items which would otherwise have passed through military stores, to expedite their delivery from the purveyor to Captain Elliott. The items are "for the …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Requests Abstracts, Vouchers, and Accounts
06/07/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests abstracts, vouchers, and an account of all stores according to previous instruction. Refers to the arrival of Mr. King; hopes his actions have merited their expectations.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requests 32 pound shot for Captain Barry to Embark for Sea
06/27/1799 LetterbookReports that Captain Barry is ready for sea, waiting only for a small amount of 32 pound shot.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requesting the right to recommend officers
05/22/1799 Autograph Letter SignedExpresses offense that New Hampshire Senators John Langdon and Samuel Livermore have not sought after the opinions of himself - the Governor of New Hampshire - for officer recommendations in the …
James McHenry Papers
Requesting order from Secretary of War
02/05/1799 LetterbookRequests that Hodgdon forward an order from McHenry so that some articles may delivered from the store.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Requesting a Warrant for $7980
06/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed"I have wrote [sic] the Secretary of War as usual and requested a warrant for 7980 dollars as you have requested. I will call on you tomorrow."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Requesting a statement of expenditures
01/07/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry asks Simmons to furnish him with a statement of the expenditures made under the Act of Congress for fortification of American ports as well as the Act which allowed the President to procure …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.- No image
Requested Information
03/05/1799 Autograph DraftHamilton refers to a number of letters from McHenry regarding regulations, recruiting, supplies, and officers for which he currently has insufficient information to write an informed reply.
Printed Versions 
Request to Settle Accounts with Jacob Sperry
01/31/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed bill from Jacob Sperry with a translation of the bill. Requests collection of amount due, payable through Hodgdon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Request to Settle Account for Firewood for Col. Stevens on Governor's Island
01/22/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyExamination of vouchers for firewood for Col. Stevens's troops on Governor's Island reveals a question about the amount received. Requests the opinion of the accountant, who will most likely need to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Request to Return Items to John Wilkins, Quartermaster General
10/21/1799 Document SignedInstructs Harris to return certain items to John Wilkins, Quartermaster General.
Record of Disbursements by the Commissary General of Military Stores Department and Supply Orders of the Superintendent of Military Stores, Oct 2,
Request to Publish
04/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRequest to publish the enclosed document once a week in the paper until July 15..
Gratz Collection of Autographs
Request to pay Robert Bowne of New York City
06/25/1799 Document SignedRequest to pay Robert Bowne of New York City $1050.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Request to pay Joseph Bell in order to carry contract with James OHara
03/30/1799 Document SignedWilliam Bell, agent for James O'Hara, request payment to Joseph Bell any money that may be wanted to carry contract with James O'Hara into effect.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Request to Pay Herbert, the Wagoner
03/19/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyReports that Herbert the wagoner is on his way back with a few loads of various stores, including those for Mr. Wright. Requests Henley to receive Herbert and credit his account. Hodgdon paid Herbert …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Request to pay Colonel Jonathan Rhea on account of Daytons contracts for furnishing subsistence to New Jersey troops
10/27/1799 Document SignedDayton requests payment to Colonel Jonathan Rhea of $5000 on account of Dayton's contract for furnishing provisions to troops of United States in New Jersey.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Request to pay Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear
06/01/1799 Document SignedRequest to pay $500 to Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear River.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Request to pay Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear
06/01/1799 Document SignedRequest to pay $500 to Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear River.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Request to pay Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear
06/01/1799 Document SignedRequest to pay Benjamin Smith $500 for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear River.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Request to pay Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear
06/01/1799 Document SignedRequest to pay Benjamin Smith $500 for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear River in North Carolina.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Request to pack up woolen overalls for use of Company of Artillerists and Engineers at Baltimore under command of Lieutenant Muhlenberg
11/01/1799 Document SignedRequest to transport woolen overalls for full company for use of Captain Bruff's Company of Artillerists and Engineers at Baltimore at present under command of Lieutenant Muhlenberg.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Request to pack up and hold in readiness for transportation, units of clothing for Captain Shoemaker Company at Canton, Ohio, belonging to the Eleventh Regiment of Infantry
10/18/1799 Autograph Letter SignedLetter requests to pack up and hold in readiness for transportation, units of clothing for Captain Shoemaker's Company at Canton, Ohio, belonging to the Eleventh Regiment of Infantry.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Request to meet with General Macpherson
04/20/1799 Document SignedRequest to have an express in readiness to proceed from War Office to Headquarters of General McPherson Monday morning 10 o'clock.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
