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Names Which May or May Not Be Sent to the Senate
01/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry provides a list of names developed by the Generals and either sent to the Senate, not sent to the Senate, or postponed by the Senate.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Names of Candidates for Vacant Position
10/24/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCandidates for Mr. Paca's position discussed.
American Manuscripts
Names Mentioned for Expresses
03/13/1799 Autograph Letter SignedOf all the gentlemen likely to provide proper names for expresses, perhaps Captain Singer of the Mississippi troop is the best.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Name Presented as Mate for 14th Regiment
08/16/1799 Autograph Letter SignedPresented his name to the President as mate for the 14th Regiment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543- No image
My services can best be rendered in that country...
08/20/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilkins acknowledges his temporary appointment as Quartermaster General but stresses that appointments and changes he might initiate may not be to the liking of the permanant occupant of this …
Printed Versions 
My Men Really Want Their Suits
03/09/1799 Letter SignedClaiborne is alarmed that his men have not received their suits. His men are recruits who do not have the advantage attending old soldiers who have several years clothing on hand.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
My health is I hope perfectly restored...
06/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses "a map of river Miami, also a plan of the fort of the same name." States: "My health is I hope perfectly restored and as the fever has left me I trust soon to recover my usual strength." …
Printed Versions - No image
My Connection with the Trade-Militant
06/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton suggests that if he acquaints his wife with games of tactics new to her, she may become more reconciled to Hamilton's involvement in the military profession.
Printed Versions 
My Commissary Account
06/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses his commissary account with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Brother is Afflicted with Rheumatism, Etc.
04/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedShortly after arriving in Baltimore, Mrs. Young's brother took a front store in the spirit and grocery line though unfortunately, he has been afflicted by rheumatism. Her sister got married to a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
My attention will be confined to my own district...
08/24/1799 Autograph Draft Document Signed"On the subject of Winter Quarters, my attention will of course be confined to my own district. Doubtless, attention is paying by others to the troops which will be stationed within General Pinckney's …
Printed Versions 
My Account and My Health
04/28/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAmong numerous complaints, Rivardi questions the accountant's rejection of extra pay for extra duty and laments the state of his health which has been sorely diminished by intermittent fevers and …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Muster, pay, and receipt rolls received
05/13/1799 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing muster, pay, and receipt rolls.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Muster of Lt. Wilkins' Detachment
05/20/1799 Document SignedCobb certifies that when he visited Fort Triggs the detachment commanded by Lt. Wilkins had not been at the post long enough to have been mustered; therefore he inspected but did not muster them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster and pay rolls received
06/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing muster and pay rolls.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Muster and pay rolls received
02/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing muster and pay rolls. Mentions Nicholas Fish, Supervisor of New York.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Muster and pay rolls examined
01/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Ensign Boote that the muster and pay rolls for himself and his recruits have been received and examined.
William Rowland Boote Papers
Muskets, Socks, and Appointments
09/18/1799 Letter SignedRegarding the state of muskets and other goods issued to Lieutenant Colonel Smith.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Muskets to be Delivered at Albany
06/06/1799 Autograph Letter SignedThe contractors for fabricating muskets in Vermont are to deliver the completed muskets to Albany. Jones wants to know if there any public stores at that place fit for the reception of the arms and if …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muskets from Hamburg
12/26/1799 LetterbookMuskets from Hamburg delivered to Ebenezer Stevens.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Musketball Cartridges On Hand
03/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHarris has on hand in his books 35,937 musket ball cartridges, 19 to the pound.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Musket Stocks & Horses Unfit for Use, Etc.
04/29/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWhen Hodgdon examines the return from the Springfield Armory, he will find a large proportion of musket stocks unfit for use, some of them affected by the fire and others being shakey and warped. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Musket Prototypes Have Arrived
12/20/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the musket prototypes for Albert Gallatin's manufactory have arrived.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Music is Conducive to Recruiting, Etc.
04/08/1799 Autograph DraftHamilton believes that the four months' pay should be advanced to the officers and that drums and fifes should accompany the clothing since music aids recruitment. He needs additional copies of the …
Printed Versions - No image
Murder in Georgia
02/27/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of authorHakwins begins the latter with a discussion of white man by an Indian. The Chiefs have assured Hawkins that justice will be done.
Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
