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Forwarding Military Stores to James Read
An engineer left two hogsheads of military stores and a chest of arms with a letter to Captain James Read of Easton, Pennsylvania. Captain Read and his men were posted to West Point, about 100 miles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding letters to and from Count Rumford
Forwards a copy of the correspondence between Rufus King and Count Rumford, in which Rumford politely declines the appointment for Inspector General of the Artillery.
James McHenry PapersForwarding Letter to Baltimore Naval Committee Confirming Foncin Plan for Fort McHenry
Forwards to Foncin a letter sent to the Baltimore Naval Committee confirming the continued construction of Fort McHenry on the plan Foncin had submitted.
John Adams PapersForwarding Hamilton's Recommendation for an Applicant for Rank of Second Lieutenant
Forwards a recommendation from General Hamilton for a man to fill a second lieutenant's post; McHenry mentions that since few volunteer to be subalterns because of the poor pay, applicants for such …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding Correspondence from General Pinckney
Forwards correspondence from General Pinckney and one of his officers, and asks Adams' permission to "make the exchange of names proposed by the General" [presumably a replacement of some men who had …
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence from General MacPherson
Forwards a packet of letters from General MacPherson.
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence Concerning Attorney General & Prisoners
Forwards correspondence, some concerning the Attorney General and some concerning prisoners currently held by the military units under General MacPherson.
John Adams PapersForwarding Copy of Letter to Mr. Foncin, Fort McHenry Engineer
In response to Gilmor's statement in his last letter, McHenry encloses a copy of a letter to Mr. Foncin, superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's Construction.
John Adams PapersForwarding Clothing
Letter and enclosures arrived, draft on account will be handed to Mr. Andrews. No mistake in destination of clothing to Limestone, Kentucky. Hodgdon supposed clothing was going to Capt. Taylor who …
James Robertson PapersForwarding Assignments of North Carolina Officers in Provisional Army
In an enclosure [not included], Pinckney sends the assignments of most of the officers from North Carolina being given positions in the provisional army, having been selected by the governor from the …
John Adams PapersFortifying the Port of New York
Governor Jay awaits Hamilton's advice before contacting the New York state legislature regarding fortifying the Port of New York.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFortifications of New York
Letter, discusses fortifications in the vicinity of New York City.
John Jay PapersFortifications at Baltimore and a request for more funds
Congressman Samuel Smith requests more money be allotted to the erection of fortifications surrounding Baltimore than the $20,000 that Smith deems a deficient sum.
James McHenry PapersForming Contracts in Cases Where Some Already Exist
Hamilton describes the process by which contracts can be arranged in cases where previous contracts are still in effect.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFormal Appointment Letter, Request Reply
Appoints Custis as Colonel, requests acceptance/declination. Will inform Custis of other officers ranking later.
Custis Family PapersForeign Affairs
McHenry discusses the situation in Europe and notes that negotiations between the Emperors of Germany and Prussia respecting preparations to meet the army of the Directory so as to extinquish their …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.For the sake of ease and retirement
Swan relates business matters relating to his eventual retirement.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Focus on Military Provisional Army Needs in South Carolina
Reports the President's commitment to speedy attention to appointments. Lists needs in South Carolina.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Fire at the Springfield Armory
Williams discusses the fire that occurred at the Springfield Armory, caused perhaps by a spark from the chimney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Findings of Land Survey for Connecticut Fortifications
Connecticut is preparing to cede land to the U.S. for the construction of two forts, Trumbull & Griswold. McHenry transmits the findings of a survey of the land in question, by Captain Decius …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersFind the Missing Check
Enclosed is a check on the Bank of the United States for $1485.92. Another check--dated October 5th in Trenton--for the same sum is missing so Hodgdon is asked to notify Miller by post if that check …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
