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Court Proceedings for Lieut. James Triplett; Barracks for Officers
Refers to court proceedings for Lieutenant James Triplett. States that it is proper for the US to provide barracks for officers, distinguishing between captain and field officer. Requests information …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Count Rumford's proposed visit to the US, etc
Responds to the request from Count Rumford to visit the United States, where he was born, if possible, for the purpose of donating his collection of military materials to an academy. McHenry forwarded …
Rufus King PapersCorrespondence with the War Department Agent in New York
Writes that he is in want of the articles of war"and other supplies including axes, bowls, camp kettles, tents, stationary, and wagons. Complains that the Secretary of War is underpaying him. …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Correspondence with Count Rumford
Recounts conference with Count Rumford (Benjamin Thompson).
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence with Col. Adden
Encloses correspondence with Colonel Adden regarding the discharge of 2 of his apprentices.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence on troop movements
General MacPherson informs McHenry that it is "utterly impossible" to move the particular troops in question sooner than Wednesday morning.
James McHenry PapersCorrespondence on military matters and French diplomacy
Tracy discusses controversy surrounding a particular officer that he had previously recommended for commission, but stands by other recommendations. Tracy also discusses diplomatic relations with the …
James McHenry PapersCorrespondence from General Wilkinson & Others
In order to keep track of current military affairs, McHenry asks Hamilton to forward to him letters from General Wilkinson and any others that may be important.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCorrespondence Concerning the Purchase of Cockades
Copy by Taylor of a circular sent to him by General Hamilton regarding the lack of cockades and loops on hats sent for recruits. Hamilton authorizes the recipients of the circular to acquire cockades …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Corrects Assumption of Pinckney's Command in Tennessee and Georgia
Returns copy of letter to Colonel Hamtramck. Reminds him that troops in Tennessee and the Georgia frontier were under General Pinckney's command. Seeks transportation assistance from the Secretary of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correction of irregularities in accounts
Miller apologizes for irregularities in accounts, submitted them at the request of General Wilkins. Also asks that his separate accounts be examined soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)COPY: Unauthorized Military Actions
E. Telfair, governor of Georgia, used militia troops and materials for unauthorized offensive expedition into Creek Country on the pretext that he was protecting Georgia's frontier.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesCopy of the Requisition
Hodgdon should send a copy of the requisition for quartermaster's stores that Wilkins made to the Secretary of War after his arrival in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of the Register for the Ship "Nancy"
The purpose of the enclosed letter from Mr. Saunders to the Collector of the port of Philadelphia is to obtain a copy of the register of the ship "Nancy," Captain Burton, Master. Saunders has agreed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of public books for month of October and a reference to Indian claims
Henley encloses copy of public books for month of October. Major Lewis, agent to Cherokees was at Knoxville to settle Indian claims, and those of the white people against the Indians. This has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of letter from Secretary of War to John Wilkins Jr. regarding expenses of Captain Edward Butler
Agreeable to McHenry's direction, Wilkins reports that he examined vouchers and has an explanation from Captain Butler. Appears they were traveling expenses including subsistence and forage for horse, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of letter from Secretary of War to John Wilkins Jr. regarding expenses of Captain Edward Butler
McHenry encloses abstract of personal expenses of Captain Edward Butler, who while discharging duty as Quarter Master General by order of Major General Anthoony Wayne. Asks Wilkins to obtain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of Invoice of clothing forwarded to Winchester Virginia
Invoice of clothing forwarded to Col Parker, Commander of the 8th Infantry Regiment. Attached document indicates a copy of invoice enclosed in a letter to Major General Hamilton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of entries for month of August 1799
Henley encloses a copy of entries for month of August 1798 with explanations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of contract with James Baker for supplying rations in Maryland
Articles of agreement between James McHenry for Department of War and James Baker, Baltimore for supply of rations for troops in Maryland.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of contract made with Jeremiah Buck for supplying the troops of the US with rations in the counties of Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and Cape May New Jersey
Copy of contract made between Jeremiah Buck of Bridgetown New Jersey and Jonathan Rhea of Trenton New Jersey, on behalf of Secretary of War for supplying the troops of the United States with rations …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of contract entered into with Salter and Lane for furnishing iron cannon
Articles of Agreement between James McHenry, Secretary of War, and William Lane and William Salter for the delivery of 24 pounder, 18 pounder, 12 pounder, 9 pounder, and 13 inch mortars. Details the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
