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Enclosing a model for the new Bavarian field pieces
08/26/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterInforms McHenry that as he has been employed in Bavaria, Germany to work on the construction of artillery, he has taken pains to improve field pieces. In addition, the battalion guns constructed under …
James McHenry Papers
Encloses Voucher Accounts for Calvin Morgan
10/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses account of vouchers for Lieut. Calvin Morgan. Requests that account be filed.
Letters Received by the Office of the Paymaster General, 1799-1912. (RG99)
Encloses Undelivered Letter
09/23/1799 DocumentSender encloses a copy of his letter to Lewis dated March 22, which was returned undelivered.
Printed Versions
Encloses Receipt from Ebenezer Stevens
06/08/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses copy of receipt from Col. Stevens, similar to one received from Capt. George Ingersol.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Encloses Public Records; Reports Efforts with Major Lewis to Settle Indian Claims
11/20/1799 LetterbookEncloses copy of public books. Reports visit with Major Lewis, Cherokee agent, to settle Indian claims.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Encloses Passport for Raphel Family
10/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedExpresses sympathy. Encloses a passport for him, his wife, and children as approved by the Secretary of State.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Orders for Western Army and Indian Affairs
06/30/1799 Letterbook CopyEncloses orders to Western Army with instructions from General Hamilton on Indian affairs. Requests attention to the House of Panton and Leslie.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)
Encloses Order for Shot for Navy
10/21/1799 LetterbookEncloses order for Navy agents at New York for shot.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Encloses Order for Powder for Navy in New York
10/24/1799 LetterbookEncloses order for 9 tons of powder to be delivered to the Navy agents at New York.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To- No image
Encloses New Plan for Uniform of Army
12/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton encloses a plan for the uniform of the Army, per an earlier request from McHenry. He stresses the importance of proper appearance and complains about the current uniform. He also includes an …
Printed Versions 
Encloses List of Potential Officers; Outlines Reimbursement Procedure
05/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedIn preparation for officer appointments, has written to Governor Davis with a list of potential names, included here. Questions if it was proper to include Spaight's name. Makes it clear that if …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Letters from the Quartermaster General and Brig. Gen. Wilkinson
09/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses letter from the Quartermaster General and from Brigadier General Wilkinson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Letters
04/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses an illegible letter, as well as a letter to the Attorney General from Mr. B. Reeder.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Letter from General Hamilton
07/20/1799 Letterbook CopyEncloses letter from General Hamilton.
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)
Encloses Letter from Captain Frederick Frye with Copy of His Charges
03/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses letter from Captain Frederick Frye with a copy of the charges brought against him.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Instructions for Brgiadier General Wilkinson
10/04/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses instructions for Brigadier General Wilkinson for Hamilton's information.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Information for Officers
04/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses information for captains and lieutenants in the provisional army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Information about Appointments
01/20/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses information about an appointment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Information about Appointment as Captain of Infantry
04/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses information about his official appointment as Captain of Infantry. Makes reference to request for French to join his regiment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Document; Requests Transmission
05/22/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses a requested document [illegible]. Requests transmission.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Copy of Report; Seeks Opinion
01/05/1799 Autograph Draft Letter SignedEncloses copy of report. Requests opinion as soon as possible. Anticipates start of regular service; expects a daily report.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Copy of Press Report
01/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses copy of press report [not included]. Seeks opinion. Reports busy activities. Expresses concern about Col. Smith's nomination.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Copies of Speeches
02/07/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSubmits speech to Bloody Fellow, Wolf Pound, and George Colbert. Will call upon the President in the morning for further instructions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Communications; Requests Opinion about Garrisons in Detroit
05/18/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses communications with Major Bradley, Colonel Hamtramck and Colonel Strong. Refers to nearby Indian chiefs. Requests opinion on garrisons at Detroit with men and non-commissioned officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encloses Bill of Articles for Capt. Cornelius Lyman; Pleased with Recruiting Success
06/28/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyDoes not know the amount for transportation of Mr. King's baggage. Encloses bill of articles for Capt. Cornelius Lyman. Pleased to know that recruiting continues to succeed. Hurries to ship clothing …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
