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Rations for troops stationed in New Jersey
Senator Dayton requests some additional information about the supplying of rations to U.S. troops stationed in both Elizabethtown and New Jersey as a whole. Dayton wishes to know whether the supply of …
James McHenry PapersRand Should Be Discharged Due to Extreme Intemperance, Etc.
Gates recommends that elderly 42-year-old Abraham Rand be discharged from the service due to his extreme intemperance. He notes that he now commands 74 men and does not have enough clothing and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRaising the Eventual Army
McHenry stresses the possible necessity of raising the eventual army in part or in whole. Measures should be taken for selecting the best qualified of those who are willing to serve. The course of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Raising Provisional Army
Alludes to Fries Rebellion; discusses raising Provisional Army; provisional commissions, artillery. Alludes to French Revolution.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Rachel Hunter to Harpers Ferry
Hunter's wife Rachel is to receive a portion his pay for the month of February and proceed immediately to Harpers Ferry. That sum should be enough to defray her expenses and Hodgdon is asked to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions Thomas Hallam on Location of Medicine Chests and Surgeon's Instruments
The Secretary of War requests information from enclosed papers. Captain Littlefield's letter indicates that Thomas Hallam is in NY. Hallam will know what happened to the 3 medicine chests and …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Questions Relative to the Business at Harpers Ferery
Lists eleven questions the Secretary of War must answer relative to the business at Harpers Ferry, including what buildings should be erected, the number of mechanics needed, the location of the sites …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions Open Account with Israel Chapin, Indian Agent
Annual annuity forwarded by Isarel Chapin, agent for Six Nations of Indians, as charged in books. No evidence of delivery has been produced to close the account.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Questions on Discharge
Discharge of soldier under Gen. Hamilton's command to be examined. Enclosed extract answers previously posed questions by Chase. Requests opinion of people regarding the absence of the president.
American ManuscriptsQuestions Line of Authority for Court Martial of Private Joseph Ricksin
Discusses general court martial held at West Point for Joseph Ricksin. Has communicated with General Hamilton about the death sentence and questions the different realms of authority..
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions Credits and Debits on Navy Books
Prepares to close navy books and send them to the Navy Department. Notes a number of accounts to Gibbs's debit. Questions credits of iron as well as others. Requests prompt response.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Questions Affecting the Legality of the General Court Martial
McHenry has two questions bearing on the legality of the General Court Martial: Can the Commandant of a Port or Garrison , where there a sufficient number of officers, order a General Court Martial? …
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuestions Accounts; Shipment of Clothing
Requests a report of Bacon's accounts because he must resolve $72 dollars in his account. Is sending more clothing for Capt. Kead at Easton, asking Hunt to forward the shipment to him.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Questions about Supplies
Writes about collection and transportation of supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions about Hewit's Appointment over Public Stores
The Secretary of State has shown Hodgdon Gibson's letter. Wonders who Mr. Hewit is and how he has charge over public stores. Seeks to make Hewit accountable for these charges. Requests Gibson's …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Questions about Discrepancies in Accounts for Military Stores in Detroit
Has examined his books on military supplies in Detroit and discovered a remarkable difference on state of stores with no explanation. Has examined returns from Rivardi and has questions: when did …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
