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Petitioners Referred to Secretary of War
1799 DocumentRoss lists names of people who petitioned Congress during the last session and whose petition was referred to the Secretary of War. The petition is now in Howell's office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) 
Petition of Thomas Lewis
01/01/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRequests monetary compensation for expenses accrued during service.
Fifth Congress: Petitions Relating to Claims to the Senate [5A-G1] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)
Petition of John Sylvester for a Pardon
07/05/1799 Letter SignedWolcott transmits a letter to the President relative to the petition of John Sylvester for a pardon. He has written his report on the merits of the case and requests the signatures and comments of the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.- No image
Petition
12/07/1799 Cited letter or documentEncloses a recommendation by multiple authors dated 12/04/1799.
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Peter Hagner Reviews Major Craig's Accounts
05/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedPeter Hagner, acting for William Simmons, informs Major Craig that his accounts have been reviewed.
Isaac Craig Papers
Personal and Business Matters
04/01/1799 LetterbookStevens' sister-in-law has appealed to him to purchase her house and mortgage, and he asks Hodgdon to stand as executor of the business. Other business matters discussed.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)- No image
Pernicious Practice of Drawing Money and Rations on Account
11/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEven though he is not directly involved in military matters, Dayton emphasizes that the practice of drawing money and rations on account without regular rolls and returns is pernicious and ought not …
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Permission to Teach the Back and Small Sword
11/15/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSmith informs Hamilton that two French gentlemen requested permission to teach the back and small sword to the officers of the Brigade but were refused because of the delicacy of existing questions …
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Permission for Permanent Fortifications
11/15/1799 Draft LetterMajor General Alexander Hamilton informs General James Wilkinson that permanent fortifications should not be erected without the sanction of the executive. Hamilton understands the strong …

Permission for Circumventing the Chain of Command
03/20/1799 Draft LetterDayton is permitted to communicate directly with Hamilton if given permission to do so by his commander, Major Hoops.
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Permanent Fortifications Require the Sanction of the President
11/12/1799 Autograph DraftHamilton espouses to McHenry the general principle that permanent fortifications, and the expenses attached, should not be undertaken without the sanction of the Executive. He stesses that he has …
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Permanent Fortifications at Loftus Heights
11/20/1799 Autograph Letter SignedThe erection of permanent fortifications on the Loftus heights on the Mississippi by General Wilkinson is proceeding based apparently on the approbation of Hamilton though without the express approval …
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Pension Payment
07/17/1799 Document SignedRegarding payment of pension.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Peltries to be Shipped
11/01/1799 Draft LetterCover letter for a report from Colonel Hawkins (not found). Expresses hope that a new assistant factor will arrive from Philadelphia. He expects to ship all his skins within the month.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Pays Drafts to Quartermaster
03/18/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyPays drafts and meets other engagements with the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Payroll Procedures
04/08/1799 Draft LetterHamilton ruminates on the payroll procedures he proposes for the various levels of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Payments to the Militia of 1794
01/31/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons will receive a letter from Edward Carrington that includes accounts and vouchers for payments made under his agency to the militia against the insurgency in 1794. They should be examined as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Payments to Messrs. Kennedy and Lynch for Nickajack Expedition
01/01/1799 Document SignedPay Messrs. Kennedy and Lynch $1500 for value received payment of Nickajack Expedition on account of defensive protection estimate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Payment to William Dobbins for work done
06/01/1799 Document SignedPayment for a desk leaf and putting it up and for a stool for writing upon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Payment to William Bingham for fortifications Whetstone Point, Baltimore
11/06/1799 Document SignedPayment to William Bingham for $2400 for fortifications at Whetstone Point in Baltimore
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Payment to Second Lieutenant Seymour Renick
09/30/1799 Document SignedSecond Lieutenant Renick of 2nd U.S. Regiment received pay of $157.58.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Payment to Mr Fisher for services riding the express on various routes
05/24/1799 Document SignedPayment to Thomas Fisher for riding express per order of the Quarter Master General on various routes. Hodgdon notes to Miller that he has settled with Mr. Fisher.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Payment to Mr Fisher for services carrying orders for General Macpherson
05/25/1799 Document SignedPayment to Thomas Fisher for services carrying orders of General Macpherson to sundry officers on the Northampton expedition.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Payment to Messrs. Bennett and Walls
08/01/1799 Document, type undeterminedRequests payment to Messrs. Bennett and Walls.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Payment to John McCullough
04/12/1799Bill of exchange for $500 due John McCullough for cash received by Swan.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
