Collection
42,880 items
Proper Arrangements for the Command of the Military Force
Hamilton provides the details of his plan to organize the [Eventual] Army with himself, as Inspector General, superintending the whole.
Alexander Hamilton PapersProof Balls and Powder to be Delivered to Secretary of the Treasury
Orders delivery of one hundred weight or proof ball and four quarter casks of proof powder to the Secretary of Treasury.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Promotions Frequently Prove More Injurious than Advantageous
Due to the unsettled state of the military establishment, Hamtramck does not want to be promoted if it is only a temporary measure that could harm his career.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPromotions and appointments for the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry
Encloses a list of promotions and appointments for the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry and requests - if approved by the President - to have the authority to announce to the respective candidates their …
James McHenry PapersPromises to Send Requested Papers; Recommends Mr. Physick
Is not able to look up and forward the requested papers. Sends plans and original notes, which may be helpful, and will forward papers as they become available. Has spoken with agent Mr. Physick, whom …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Promises to Send Clothing Supplies Immediately for Troops
All articles of clothing except coats and vests will be immediately delivered to Reading. Requests a return for every supply listed. Acknowledges that all of these supplies are necessary for the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Promises to Send Clothing Requested
Had received clothing order and is doing everything he can to complete the full return. Promises to write in a few days to give more a more detailed report.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Promises to Remedy Embarrassing Situation with Rent for Powder Magazine
Reports that the Secretary of War will assist in remedying the embarrassing situation regarding the rent due for powder magazine. Through the multiplicity of business this has been overlooked until …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Promises Assistance to Request
Acknowledges receipt of letter and has discussed it. Promises assistance.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Progress of My Recruiting Party
Major Bradley reports on the progress of his recruiting party which has arrived in Staunton on its way to Winchester where he will await orders.
Alexander Hamilton PapersProcuring Workers for the Canal, Etc.
Mackey complains that there is such a habitual laziness of the poor in the county that it is difficult to procure workers for the canal. Nevertheless, one third of the canal has been dug.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring Woolen Overalls for the Troops
Ebenezer Stevens was asked to procure woolen overalls for the troops in the harbor of New York and at West Point. However, he was informed by Simmons that supplying overalls was not credited to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring a Large Iron Press of Suitable Construction
Ames observes that a large iron press of suitable construction would be useful in punching locks and mounting and patterns might be cut with less trouble. Since it is very difficult to obtain good …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring a Further Supply of Water
He needs another water supply to accommodate the engine in case of fire, it might be necessary to dig another well and sink two large cisterns.Hodgdon's approval and directions are required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Processing Claims
Currently busy settling accounts with Quartermaster Gen. before he departs for Philadelphia, Craig will attend to Hodgdon's requests once business is complete. Medicine, hospital stores, and clothing …
James Robertson PapersProcess of Appointments and Commissions; Court Martial of Richard Hunt
Describes the process of appointment of officers and commissions. Refers to the court martial case of Richard Hunt and wonders if military officers should not have been judges. Questions the unlawful …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
