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Filling Vacancies During a Senate Recess
Relays correspondence with Charles Lee, the Attorney General, on the question of a legislative act authorizing the President to fill vacancies in office while the Senate is not in session. Provides a …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Filling the Position of Clerk to Colonel Craig
Having heard that Colonel Craig is looking for a clerk to come to Pittsbugh, King declares that he is interested in the position. Though he wishes to leave Philadelphia with his family , he is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fencing Off the Public from the Water, Etc.
Parker notes that there have been no stores received at Carlisle since his last return and not many delivered. The troops need cartridges and other articles which he will draw soon. Thomas Duncan is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Federalist anger over Adams's peace commission to France
Senator Tracy expresses intense anger over John Adams' decision to send a peace commission to France, demanding that McHenry answer whether or not the rumors of such a peace commission are true. Tracy …
James McHenry PapersFederal response to Fries's Rebellion
Tracy informs McHenry that he will soon provide a list of a selection of officers for the Provisional Army. Tracy also insists that McHenry treat the recent John Fries's Rebellion in Pennsylvania with …
James McHenry PapersFamily Matters & Sicknesses
Abigail Adams writes of a recent dinner she attended; she is glad to hear her husband has been well attended while recovering from a cold.
John Adams PapersExtracts of Letters about Officer Appointments
Speaks of appointments of officers in the provisional army. Includes extract of letter from Pinckney.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Extract of Colonel Butler's Letter
McHenry forwards an extract of a letter from Colonel Thomas Butler who is located at Belle Canton in Tennessee.
Alexander Hamilton PapersExtension of My Agency
Hamilton's informs Wilkinson of the breadth of Hamilton's new command and orders him to Philadelphia to confer with him, Washington, and PInckney.
Alexander Hamilton PapersExtends Invitation as Adjutant General under General Hamilton
Outlines act to better organize US troops and the responsibilities of the Adjutant General. Reports needs of General Hamilton for such a position and calls North to the commission.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Extending My Confinement
Osborn laments that sixteen days have passed since his arrest and requests that his confinement be extended from the island to the city. .
Alexander Hamilton PapersExpression of Satisfaction in Work of McHenry & Pinckney
Adams returns the correspondence between McHenry and Pinckney, expressing his satisfaction with the decisions of both men.
John Adams PapersExpresses Opinion on Providing Rations, Fuel, and Barracks
Having examined the records of David Ames and Robert Orr, discovers that they do not request an increase of rations, as intimated by the journal, but for an allowance of rations never before received. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Expresses Opinion about Bad Certificates
Expresses private opinion about exchange of bad certificates for good ones. Promises to answer personally for any balance due. Requests the rapid shipment of certificates.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Expresses Concerns about Rations Process and Contractors
Requests opinion on enclosed circular on supplying rations. Expresses concerns about the business of contracts with this decision.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concerns about [?]'s Papers
Discussion of seizure of letters; requests that Hawkins take possession of [?]'s papers immediately, with fear of the repercussion of [?]'s temperament.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern for Destroyed Boat with Salvaged Cargo
Expresses concern for loss of boat, but happy to hear the cargo is safe. Hopes that Sargent's articles will arrive safely and speedily. Public concerns are in motion although no decisions have been …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Expresses Concern about Wilkinson's Promotion
Refers to General [James] Wilkinson's claims to promotion and his own promise not to oppose, but warns of the danger of half-confidences. Concerned about expectations from Spain. Requests that …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Quality of Cartouche Boxes and Kettles
Col. Ogden complains about the unfit cartouch boxes and camp kettles from Hunt. Requests information about standing of this issue. Admonishes Hunt for sending useless articles, and hopes there has …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
