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Provisions for Gun Storage
Suggests that Williams procure 20 buckets and leather hose there to complete the engine rather than pay for and wait for transportation from Philadelphia. Hodgdon will forward immediately some …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Provision Made for Shipping Articles to Me
Enclosed is an open letter to Mr. Harris. If Harris is not in Philadelphia, Hodgdon should arrange for the listed articles to be shipped to Eaton. Otherwise, the letter should be sealed and forwarded …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Virginia's Officers With Their Commissions
Hamilton quotes a letter from General Washington who complains that the officers of Virginia has yet to receive their commissions and this is the cause of much dissatisfaction.
Alexander Hamilton PapersProvides Report of International and National Affairs; Seeks Opinion
Reports disagreements in the Cabinet with the President with regard to the mission to France. Mentions political party against government and policy with England. Seeks Washington's opinion for the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Provides More Time for Powder Payment
The Secretary of State approves of more time for payment to the associated gentlemen in powder. Requests that Morris press the settlement, but to take care in postponing payment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Provides Informatiou about Gibson's Assignment at Fort Mifflin
The Secretary of War has requested Gibson to remain at Fort Mifflin on Mud Island as Quartermaster and Superintendent of workmen. Returns should be regulated to the General Superintendent of Military …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Provides Information about Vouchers, Prepares Colonel Butler for Philadelphia
Forwards vouchers of Captain Rickards to pay his company from October 1794 to June 1795. Forwards abstracts and vouchers from his office. Reports Colonel Butler's departure for Philadelphia.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Provides Information about Clothing Shipment and Payment
Sent letter to Quartermaster General about packages of clothing ready for delivery. As the store is closing soon, hopes to attend to business immediately, and the Secretary of War and Gen. Hamilton …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Protecting the Surveyors
Since the party of troops ordered to assist the Surveyor General in marking the boundary lines designated by the Treaty of Greenville has refused to do so, McHenry orders that a military escort be …
Alexander Hamilton PapersProposes Tentmaker Contract
Sends a common tent; suggests its use for the army. Suggests contract to Mr. Moyes. If Francis can purchase canvas at a better price, the tents will cost less.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Proposed Treaty with France
McHenry warns that a great change has taken place in the affairs of Europe since the U.S. mission was undertaken. A treaty with France cannot, with regard to trade and commerce, place the U.S. in as …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Proposed Regulations Regarding Relative Rank Between New Officers & Promotions
Submits a plan for resolving the issue of relative rank between the officers of the 12 new regiments. Mentions as primary a concern to avoid comparisons based on merit, which might offend some of the …
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