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Orders for Elijah Robinson
Elijah Robinson, who resides a few miles from Windsor, has been requested to muster and inspect Lt. Leonard's recruits at that place. The necessary rolls and instructions should be forwarded to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order: Hold Yourself in Readiness
This a circular letter to officers to hold themselves in readiness until specific orders are issued and, since the appointment of officers in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia is incomplete, …
Philip Lightfoot PapersOrder to Inform Quartermaster General of Readiness of Ordered Items
McHenry instructs Harris to notify the quartermaster general in writing anytime ordered articles are ready, that arrangements for their transport can be made.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Order in Favor of Joseph Wheaton
Dayton requests payment of $10,000 in favor of Joseph Wheaton.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Order from Major Langham for All Stores on Hand; Reports Good Weather for Canals
Includes an order from Major Langham for all stores on hand. Will forward as many common tents as on hand to Pittsburgh. Will communicate subsequent orders. Reports good weather, favorable for canals, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Order for Proof Ball and Powder
Encloses an order from the Secretary of War for the delivery of proof ball and powder, asks that the articles be forwarded to Thomas Annely at Harper's Ferry.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Opposition Between the Military & Civil Authorities in Detroit
McHenry encloses a copy of a letter from Lieutenant Colonel David Strong which should have accompanied papers sent earlier regarding the opposition between the civil and military authorities in …
Alexander Hamilton PapersOpposing the Insurrection
General MacPherson discusses the measures being taken to oppose the insurrection in Pennsylvania and notes his disapproval of those measures.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOpinion that the President Cannot Appoint Officers
Expresses opinion that the President has no power to appoint officers to battalions. Distinguishes between filling a vacancy and appointment of a new office.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543One Year's Clothing for a Company
Enclosed is the bill of lading and receipt for six hogsheads and two bales containing one year's clothing for a Company of Artillery and Infantry, agreeable the enclosed invoice.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One Hundred Pair of Pistols at $20 Per Pair
Miles will make pistols like the model sent for the government for $20 per pair.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One Hundred Dollars Advanced to Mr. Fisher, Etc.
Miller has received the $100 advanced to Mr. Fisher together with the $500 paid him on Colonel Wilkins' draft. Fisher says that the draft was one that a General gave him to pass to Hodgdon and Captain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the sudden changes in France
Mentions the sudden changes in France, the success of the Allied Powers, and an approach toward the restoration of the monarchy, and how this might change the President's strategy and induce him to …
James McHenry PapersOn the subject of Indian trade
Wolcott writes on the subject of Indian trade, insisting that public establishments are nuisances and that abuses occur under this system. Wolcott argues that the interest and policy of government …
James McHenry PapersOn the subject of commissions and Northampton insurgents
Tracy recommends certain officers for commission and assures McHenry that the Northampton insurgents (those who participated in Shays' Rebellion) do not have the capacity to start another …
James McHenry PapersOn the Necessity of Both the Army & the Navy, & Congressional Approval for Military Supply Plan
States that the army and navy are equally necessary for the safety and prosperity of the U.S., and that "we must own the risks" as other nations do. Discusses the application of Hamilton's plan of …
John Adams PapersOn the assignment of a Clothier General to the Western Army
Copy of document from Alexander Hamilton to General Wilkinson. Hamilton says that until the office of Clothier General shall be appointed, his duties will be performed by the Deputy Paymaster General. …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.On Army Discipline & a Sentence of Death
Concurs with McHenry on the need for enhanced discipline and punishment in the armed forces; asks for more information regarding the death sentence of an enlisted man.
John Adams Papers
