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Refers to Request from Major Hamilton
Refers to request from Major Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Recommentation in Patterson's Letter
Requests attention to information contained in enclosed correspondence from Mr. Patterson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Recent Cherokee Activities at Tellico and Accounts
Reports return from visit to Tellico, where he found Cherokee accounts to be favorable. The number of assembled Cherokees was great, and he expects higher numbers to assemble. Major Lewis continues to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Potential Powder Embezzlement at Whetstone Point Garrison
Refers to store of barrels of powder on hand at the Whetstone Point Garrison near Baltimore with a miscalculation on the certificate. Contractor David Zoe could not ascertain the exact quantity, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Order for Clothing in Store
Refers to clothing in store: sergeants' vests, linen overalls, musicians' coats. These items have been forwarded and will be delivered.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Office of 1st Regiment
Refers to the office of the 1st regiment of artillerists and engineers and those who await commissions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Medicine at Massace for Troops at Lofties's Cliffs; Sends Ezekiel King for Assistance
Assumes that the General will write to the proper authorities at Massace [?], directing them to forward medicine to the troops at Lofties's Cliffs [?]. Reports stores forwarded by Captain Lyman. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Letters about Natchez, Chickasaw; Reports Cherokee Affairs
Refers to letters received concerning Indian affairs in local area. Reports problems with the Cherokees stealing horses. Henley wrote to the Cherokees in warm, anxious, friendly terms, hoping that the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Letter from Col. Smith about Presidential Appointment
Comments on the tone of a letter from Col. Smith, between an officer and a private. Requests that the President decide to recall the appointment to Fowler and award Fonda instead.
Alexander Hamilton.Refers to Items Purchased by Ebenezer Stevens in New York
Refers to abstract of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens purchased in New York. Will account items appropriately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Injury and Pension of Pat Fouber
Reports that rearer Pat Fouber received half his pension prior to enlisting with the Marines aboard the frigate United States after breaking his arm on board and before being put on the pension list.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRefers to Essays, Novels for Family Reading
Reports that Mr. Owner set off for Pittsburgh and found McHenry's folks in the humor for reading. Sends volumes of the Gleaner by Mrs. Murray, sister of Governor Sargent.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Death of a Dear, Close Friend; Seeks to Settle Accounts
Refers to the death of a dear, close friend. Hodgdon will make the necessary adjustments to his account. They should find a replacement for castings contracts. Believes the Secretary of the Navy …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Correspondence about Appointment
Encloses copies of several letters discussing his appointment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Claim for Pay as Adjutant for Mustering Troops
The accountant has not approved Sedgwick's accounts because he says there is no proof that Sedgwick was ever mustered as Adjutant. Sedgwick says that if the Accountant will consult the monthly returns …
Letters Received by the Office of the Paymaster General, 1799-1912. (RG99)Refers to Case of Archibald Creavy
Acknowledges receipt of letter about Archibald Creavy. Claims no responsibility to assist in this. Questions the way Creavy's case has been handled.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Captain Cochran at Fort Mifflin
Refers to Captain Cochran at Fort Mifflin, Mr. Jackson, and the paymaster, and activity in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Canal-Building Efforts from the Potomac River
Refers to previous agreement about canal from Potomac. Suggests utilizing the islands in the rivers to build dams to control water if the canal doesn't work, saving time and expense at the cost of the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Bounties, Clothing, and Court Martial
Refers to bounties, clothing, and court martials.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Army Officer
Refers to armory officer. Is unacquainted with Pinckney.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Accounts, Closed Accounts, and Debits
Inquires about whether Haragan has accounted with O'Hara for bills due. Needs to know which account to debit. Notes that the Treasury ordered to close O'Hara's debit, and all subsequent accounts …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Accounts with Quartermaster General
Mentioned to Mr. Wilson his intention to open and close several store accounts in the Quartermaster General's department, but has since decided of a more easily understood statement about present …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Accounts of Mr. Glen and His Public Statement
Refers to Mr. Glen's remarks on his account to the public pertaining to the advance made to Glen from Hodgdon. The Secretary of War believes that additional evidence is needed from Glen. Perhaps …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.References Captain Vance's Case; Questions Military Court Process
Explains misunderstanding between Captain Vance and Lieut. Simmons, accountant of the War Department. General Hamilton ordered a court martial, which released Vance from arrest. Submits letter as …
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