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Numbering of Regiments & Its Effect on Relative Rank
Discusses need to number the new regiments, so that recruiting may begin and buttons may be issued, in a fashion that does not affect the relative rank of the officers now being appointed for those …
John Adams PapersNovels and Essays
Hodgdon read a collection of essays and plays titled "The Gleaner" by Mrs. Murray, sister of Gov. Sergeant. He believed it to be on agreeable subjects and worth the money paid for its purchase. …
James Robertson PapersNotification of the Record & Qualities of General Wilkinson & Recommendation for His Promotion
Notifies Adams that General James Wilkinson, lately in New York to discuss the affairs of the military in the west, is coming to Braintree to pay respects to Adams. Offers his opinion of Wilkinson, …
John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.Notification of Shipment of Writing Supplies
Directs delivery of writing and office supplies.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Notification of Shipment of Files for Harper's Ferry
Notification of incoming shipment of files, and order for them to be forwarded to Harper's Ferry.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Notification of Shipment of Cartridge Boxes
Notifies Wadsworth of the shipment of 3000 cartouche block boxes
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersNotification of Resignation
Extensive explanation of reason for resignation given as degradation. Cited superiority over Talbot, who was promoted ahead of him, and rank of commission violated.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionNotification of Recommendations for Medical Personnel for 13th Regiment
Notifies Adams of the recommendations for several men for medical appointments [likely a surgeon and surgeon's mates] to the 13th Regiment, commanded by Lt. Col. Taylor. Asks for permission to make …
John Adams PapersNotification of Receipt
Money received from David Henley for payment the army
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Notification of Payment
Notification of payment of McKingsey's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Medicine Shipment for Fort Mifflin Troops
Notifies that medicine is being purchased for Fort Mifflin garrison, directs that it be forwarded to them when it arrives.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Notification of Commissioning of Three Officers
Acknowledges receipt of Adams' order for the commissioning of several individuals -- one captain, one first and one second lieutenant -- and states that he has mailed their commissions.
John Adams PapersNotification of Bad Fever at Philadelphia, War Office's Move to Trenton
McHenry compares this year's fever to the bad ones of certain past years. Notifies Adams that his offices are moving to Trenton, and laments both the human cost of the sickness and the inconvenience …
John Adams PapersNotification of Appointment
Washington approved of Wilkinson's appointment to Major in Infantry. Senate must approve promotion. Advised to wait in the ready for Maj. Gen. Hamilton's orders.
Dreer CollectionNot Receiving Arms Produces Dissatisfaction
A message from Captain Myers indicates that the arms will not be sent in less than nine days. Captain McIlvane intends to meet with his Company but he is worried that the delay in receiving their arms …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Nominations for Adjutant and Quartermaster Needed, Etc.
Among other matters, Hamilton urges Rice to nominate a Quartermaster and Adjutant for his Regiment as soon as possible.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
