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Contract between Habersham and Ellis for supplying the troops in the state of Georgia with Quartermaster and hospital stores during the year 1799
Contract between Habersham, agent for War Department, and Solomon Ellis for supplying the troops in the state of Georgia with Quartermaster and hospital stores during the year 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Continuing Operations during Yellow Fever Epidemic
R McCormick unsigned query to Samuel Hodgdon regarding his contract for arms. He asked what arrangements have been made during the Yellow Fever for proving of the barrels, inspecting arms, paying the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Continued Peace with Creek Indians; Funds & Plans for Fortifications at Baltimore & Boston
Adams is pleased to learn from Colonel Hawkins that peace with the Creek Indians is still assured. Inquires about the state of fortifications in Baltimore and Boston harbors, as well as the sums …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Continuation of Payments on Account for Treaty of Tellico; Accounts for Choctaw Agent Samuel Mitchell
Henley forwards continuation of abstract of payments made on account of Treaty at Tellico from June 25 to Ocotber 1, 1798. In the letter he details accounts and payments which he allowed and the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Continuance of July 22 Letter, with Enclosure from William Hawkins
McHenry continues a matter addressed in his letter of July 22, and encloses a copy of a letter from William Hawkins.
John Adams PapersContiguous Garrisons of Artillery
McHenry transmits General Washington's proposal regarding the disposition of existing regiments of Artillerists and Engineers in such a manner that companies of artillery belonging to the same …
Alexander Hamilton PapersConstruction of Fort McHenry to Proceed, on Funds Both from Baltimore & the War Department
Notes that as a result of communication both with Robert Gilmer and with other members of the Baltimore Naval Committee McHenry has authorized construction of Fort McHenry to continue based on Mr. …
John Adams PapersConstructing Shells for Mortars & Howitzers, Etc.
In addition to alerting Hodgdon to a certificate in the amount of $2728.98 that will be presented by Mr. Cranch, Fleming discusses in detail the construction of shells for mortars and howitzers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conspiracy to Get Rid of Me
Perkins discusses a man who looked upon him with an evil eye and influenced another man named Small to bear false witness against him. He asserts that this was the man's way of getting rid of him and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Consideration of MacPherson's Plans
Appears to address approval of General MacPherson's plan for the occupation of the rebellious Pennsylvania counties, as well as a pardon for a soldier.
John Adams PapersConsideration of Creek Indians' Refusal to Allow Running of Line Between U.S. & Spanish Florida
Quotes a recent letter from General Pinckney reporting that the Creek Indians are reneging on their promise in the Treaty of Coleraine to allow the running of the boundary line between the U.S. and …
John Adams PapersConsideration & Signing of Death Warrant for Court-Martialled Private
Adams notes that he has weighed the case of Joseph Perkins, a recently court-martialled private, and signed a warrant for his execution. In the manner of the discussion of Sgt. Richard Hunt's court …
John Adams PapersConsider Yourself Under Arrest
McHenry advises Captain Vance that William Simmons will press charges against him for grossly insulting him while he was performing the duties of his office. Vance is to remain in Philadelphia and, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersConsent to Exchange of Names Proposed by General Pinckney
Adams consents to the "exchange of names" proposed by General Pinckney in a recently received letter.
John Adams PapersConfusion Over Location of Reading
Corrects a mistake he made in a previous letter concerning clothing - his clerk had believed that Reading was a town in Massachusetts, when in fact it was Pennsylvania.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Conflict with a contractor over allowances
Addresses the issue of a contractor named John Bray who is refusing to furnish quarters for troops at his current allowance at two-and-a-half percent, holding out for his former allowance at five …
James McHenry PapersConference with the Creek Indians
The Superintendent of Southern Indian Affairs reports on a conference with the Creeks, also mentioning diplomatic relations and cooperation with Spain. States that if there is to be any Indian …
James McHenry PapersConducting Indians to & from Their Country
Prior wrote to Capt. Mills with whom he left his instructions from General Knox to conduct the Indians from Philadelphia and deliver presents to the families of those who died in that city. Included …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Condition of troops at Governor's Island
States that yesterday evening he visited the fortifications at Governor's Island, New York and observed that the troops there were in much want of shoes and woolen overalls. Complains about the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerns Respecting Yellow Fever, Etc.
Major Craig discusses private matters with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig mentions concerns regarding Yellow Fever in Philadelphia and notifies Hodgdon of his application for a military land warrant.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
