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Informing the Commander in Chief
McHenry stresses the importance of keeping General Washington well informed so that when he does take command, he can do so with the knowledge he needs to be an effective commander.
Alexander Hamilton PapersInformation Regarding Regiments' Private Contracting for Uniforms
Informs Harris that the 14th, 15th, and 9th regiments have contracted out for some of their uniforms; thus not as many need be delivered from the military stores.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Information from Captain Houdin about Mr. Hudson
Has received information from Captain Houdin on Mr. Hudson's business; requests direction of how to proceed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Information from Captain Houdin about Mr. Hudson
Enclosed letter from Captain Houdin provides information on Mr. Hudson, calling for future instruction.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Information about Returning Stolen Horses
Refers to horses stolen prior to the previous treaty. Believes that the U.S. should pay for those horses one last time. Promises to write to the Secretary of State to make those arrangements. Requests …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Information about Gubernatorial Election, Stevens's Compensation, Cash & Fur
Refers to commotion of coming election with concern for the peace and security of the common wealth. Seeks to elect James Ross governor. Refers to case of Stevens in New York. The Quartermaster …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Information about Clothing Contract and Additional Orders
Encloses statement showing what clothing is on contract with an order for the additional regiment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Indian trade and dependence on the United States
Asks the Treasury Secretary to withhold from further communication with Congressman Robert Harper on the subject of establishing a trading house among the Creek Nation, until he has additional time to …
James McHenry PapersIndian Relations
Cause and effect of white settlers and Indian hostilities on frontier of Georgia. Relates to the thefts of horses from the Choctaw King.
File II, Georgia Executive Department; Incoming Correspondence by Author to Governor.Indian Annuities
Major Craig discusses Indian annuities with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Annuities
Enclosed invoices for annuities due several Indian Nations. All goods listed have been forwarded. Invoices must be sent along with annuities or the agents will not be able to distribute quantities …
James Robertson PapersIndependent farmers and planters in Virginia
Acknowledges that he has received and will consider the recommendation of Mr. Butler as an officer. Comments on the recent elections in Virginia, which he states is full of "independent farmers and …
James McHenry PapersIndentures of Apprentice Lads, Etc.
By the day's mail Ames has enclosed to the Secretary of War the indentures of four apprentice lads. The fifth will be sent as soon as he obtains his letters of guardianship. He wants to know if any of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Incentives for Musicians & Extra Allowances for Officers
McHenry explains the pay incentives that are available for attracting drummers and fifers and the circumstances in which extra allowances are allowed for officers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersImproving the Accounting System of the Navy Department
Mr. McDaniel is opening the storebooks for the Accountant's Office of the Navy Department. An acquaintance with the principles and an inspection of the form in which the War Department accounts are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improvements in Manufacturing Arms
The Secretary of War has asked Ames to prepare a statement of the price of arms manufactured at Springfield including possible improvements in the business. Ames suggests sending a small chest of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improvement in the Work of the Armory, Etc.
After reporting that the chest of arms has been forwarded to New York, Ames assesses the operation of the Springfield Armory. He sees improvement in that the work is better executed with more dispatch …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Impossible to Make Satisfactory Returns, Etc.
Anderson explains why he has not forwarded a return of business and expenditures for the year 1798. There are so many small parties sent in separate directions that he scarcely has an hour's leisure …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
