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Regulation Regarding Memoranda Which Concern Military Stores
Directs Harris to submit regular memoranda specifying receipt of items, and notifying "Mr. Billington" when items are ready for shipping.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regular Peace and War Establishment & the Provisional Army
McHenry wants Hamilton to examine existing laws related to the Regular Army to determine what should be retained in two new bills relating to the Regular Army and the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegiments of Artillerists and Engineers
"I have considered the arrangement and distribution of the two Regiments of Artillerists and Engineers submitted to me...and approve of the same. You will be pleased to cause the said arrangement and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegimental surgeons and chaplains
Encloses a copy of correspondence between himself and Major General Pinckney, along with a letter to Colonels Rice and Hunnewell on candidates for regimental surgeons and surgeons' mates. States the …
James McHenry PapersRegimental Staff Appointments
Hamilton discusses the organization and appointments of officers to the regimental staff.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegimental Staff
Hamilton discusses the organization of the regimental staff.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegarding Your Accounts
Simmons tells Vance that he has given his accounts to Caleb Swan, paymaster general, for examination, and that all explanations should be given to him first.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Regarding Wolcott request for musket stocks
Harris directed to put 1000 gun stocks on board Captain Dunn on 28 October. Mr. Nicholson will attend to delivery.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding the Selling of Gun-Making Materials to a Contractor
Notifies Harris that Robert McCormick has requested to purchase gun-making materials from the military stores, due to a lack of water [power?] at his own production facility. Directs Harris to sell …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding the punishment for desertion
States that it is expedient to empower the Commanding General of an army to decide and execute upon all sentences of the court martial, including any recommendations of clemency, for the crime of …
James McHenry PapersRegarding the Propriety of Appointment of Cadets by Recruiting Officers
Addresses the issue of a Captain Gates, who was instructed to recruit but not to promise any officer positions to individuals. Gates apparently did so, promising a man an appointment as a cadet …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding the Equipment of Regiments with Officers' Personal Funds, and the Reporting of Unit Musters
Ellery notes practice of officers equipping their men out of pocket, Sec. of War is reluctant to endorse the practice, and wishes to avoid the expectation of reimbursement. Suggests commanders gain …
Abiel Leonard CollectionRegarding the Cancellation of an Officer Appointment, with Mind to a Replacement
Reports that a misconception had occurred involving the appointment of a Mr. Fowler as major in the 12th Regiment. McHenry advises the recalling of that appointment (which was never sent) and the …
John Adams PapersRegarding Substitute Officer Appointments for 10th Infantry & 1st Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
Notifies Adams of Hamilton's recommendation of a man for a lieutenancy in the 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, the original appointee having declined. Mentions another declined office in …
John Adams PapersRegarding request for report on what may be done with several papers received from Comptroller of Treasury
Transmits letter from John Steele, comptroller of Treasury Department with several papers referred to and requests that Simmons report what may be done on the subject.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Replacement of Poor Quality Shoes
Discusses the poor quality of recently procured shoes and the procurement of a new order of shoes based a different pattern.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Plan for Promotions & Forwarding Officer Recommendations
May be commenting on McHenry's plan for the promotion and relative rank of officers; forwards recommendations for officer appointments.
John Adams PapersRegarding payment to Ensign Robert Moffett
Simmons authorizes Kilty to make payment to Ensign Robert Moffett, of 33d Regiment of Militia in Maryland, for expenses in pursuing deserters while on the march to suppress an insurrection in the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding Officer Applications
Appears to address the application of certain men for officer appointments in the provisional army.
John Adams PapersRegarding Officer & Surgeon Appointments for 5th Regiment, & Pinckney's Request for Family Leave
Informs Pinckney that the officers he recommended for the 5th Regiment have all been appointed, and sent notifications of that fact; at Pinckney's request, McHenry encloses duplicates of those letters …
John Adams PapersRegarding Medical Appointments, & Lack of System in Evaluating Medical Staff
Adams approves the medical staff appointments made by Colonels Hunnewell and Rice, but believes one doctor to merit a surgeon's mate appointment, rather than one as surgeon. Expresses desire for a …
John Adams PapersRegarding Manufacture & Inspection of New-Pattern Cartridge Boxes
Discusses the manufacture and inspection of a large number of new-pattern cartouche boxes and belts.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding locations for the War Office
Talks of the advantages and disadvantages of having his office in Trenton or Philadelphia, mentioning family as an issue. Agrees with the Treasury Secretary that a date for a meeting between all …
James McHenry Papers
