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Possibility of Additional Funds for Fort McHenry
Addresses Foncin's new plan for Fort McHenry, and the additional funds needed to execute it. McHenry regrets that Tousard's original plan was not sufficient, and agrees that Baltimore's importance as …
John Adams PapersPoses Questions about Accountability of Stores aboard Ships, Accounts, and Accountability of Records
Refers to letter with rigid rules outlining instructions. Raises potential queries for consideration: articles on board ships, accountablity for stores, tracing accounts through subordinates, layout …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Political Views of the Local People
Major Craig discusses the political views of the local people with Samuel Hodgdon. Notes that a shipment of money is on its way from Presquisle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Political Discussion of Federalists and Anti-federalists
Reports the general state of the country, described as "tranquil" with the Indians. Recruiting for the military is successful and the overall commerce of the country is prosperous. Discusses the …
Andrew Pickens PapersPolitical Climate
Mentioned process of election for city and county, along with the positions held. Mentioned the "demons" and corrected himself by calling the party "demos" for democrats. Hodgdon called the …
James Robertson PapersPleased with Indian Translator Mr. Thompson and Efforts to Restore Horses in Possession of Little Turkey; High Hopes for Meeting of Creek Nation
Approves Mr. Thompson as interpreter to Mr. Maclin. Hopes talk will have good effect and that Little Turkey will restore stolen horses. Hopes that all property will be returned in good condition.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Plans Trip to Inspect Castings in York, Elizabeth, and New York
Plans to leave Philadelphia next week for NYC to examine Faesch's castings. He'll first stop in York to examine John Blagg's store, then to Elizabeth Town to examine shot there. Requests that Faesch …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Plans to Supply Officers and Reorganize Regiments
Refers to the appointment of officers and the numbering of regiments. Seeks careful governance. Plans to raise regiments in North and South Carolina and Kentucky, with plans in New Hampshire, Vermont, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Plan to Redistribute Regiments in Western Country and South
Replies to Hamilton's letter, as per President's instructions. Refers to plan to detail four regiments. Weighs out reduction of fortifications and the redistribution of troops with a reserve force. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Plan for the Providing and Issuring of Military Supplies
Delineates responsibilities to provide and issue supplies. The Purveyor is responsible to procure supplies and to assign contracts. The Superintendent of Military Stores shall issue all supplies. Each …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Plan for the Providing and Issuing of Military Supplies
Hamilton describes in some detail his plan for providing and issuing military supplies.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
