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Funds Granted for Paying Shoe & Cartridge Box Contractors
Informs Wadsworth that the Secretary of War has issued a warrant for $2000 to him, that he may pay the shoe & cartridge box contractors. Says Wadsworth will receive the money as soon as he has sent …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersFunding a new Assistant Secretary for General Hamilton
Encloses a letter from General Hamilton requesting funds to pay for a new Assistant Secretary. States that he plans to inform Hamilton to not take the initiative to hire one outside of the law in the …
James McHenry PapersFrigate United States Must Embark for Charleston from the Delaware
Announces readiness of frigate United States, which can take a company of artillery to Charleston, but the men must embark from the Delaware.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToFresh Meat for the Troops
Explains that, except in rare situations where it is impractical, contractors must furnish fresh meat to the troops at least five days of each week.
Orderly Book for the Company of Capt. John Steele, May-Oct 1799. (RG98)French Principles and Wild Democracy, Etc.
Governor Davie has been appointed an envoy to replace Patrick Henry and will go with Mr. Ellsworth to France unless the change of circumstances brought on by the successes of the allied powers induce …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Four Hogseads and One Bale of Clothing Received
Hodgdon's letter enclosing James Miller's letter has been received along with the four hogsheads and one bale of clothing to which he alludes and for which a receipt was given to the wagoner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwards Rations, Quartermaster Supplies, and Stationary for August 1799
Forwards rations, quartermaster supplies, and stationary issued for the month of August.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Quartermaster Estimates; Requests Latest Congressional Law and Cherokee Treaty
Forwards estimate of money wanted by the Quartermaster's Department. Requests copy of current Congressional records and most recent treaty with the Cherokees. Reports tranquility and good order.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Packet of Letters from Natchez Territory
Forwards packet of papers from Natchez Territory.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Packages from Natchez
Forwards two packages from the Natchez territory.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Package from Natchez Territory
Received previous letter. Forwards two packages from Natchez Territory.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Misaddressed Letter from the President
Notes that President misdirected a letter to Stoddert rather than to McHenry. Forwards letter.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToForwards Letters to Captain Adlum and Commanding Officer at Fort Mifflin
Forwarded letters for Major Adlum and the commanding officer at Fort Mifflin.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwards Communication for Benjamin Hawkins
Requests forward of enclosed packet to Benjamin Hawkins, principal temporary agent for Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding Two Muskets
Hollingsworth received a letter from Samuel Hodgdon saying that he had sent a box containing two muskets by wagon from Philadelphia that should be forwarded to Kilty by land stage. Hollingsworth has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding the Letter to General Wilkinson
McHenry assures Hamilton that he has received his letter for General Wilkinson and that it will be forwarded to Knoxville and sent from there by express to Wilkinson.
Alexander Hamilton PapersForwarding Request of Northampton, Massachusetts Militia for Loan of Cannon
Forwards request of the officers of a company of [militia] artillerymen from Northampton, Massachusetts for the loan of two brass cannon from the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts.
John Adams PapersForwarding Request for Promotion
Forwards a request from a cadet to be promoted to lieutenant.
John Adams PapersForwarding Report of Court-Martial, with Consideration of Execution for Desertion as an Example
Forwards the proceedings of a court-martial held in April at New York City, convened by the order of General Hamilton. Sgt. Richard Hunter, of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, was charged …
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for Post as Commander of 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
Forwards a recommendation for an officer to be named lieutenant colonel commandant of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers.
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for Officer Appointment
Encloses a recommendation for officer appointment of a Mr. Augustus.
John Adams Papers
