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Concerns Respecting Harragan's Account
Wilkins warns that Hodgdon's account of bills drawn by Samuel Harragan differs considerably from the settlement that took place between him and Harragan. Harragan never was authorized by Wilkins to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerns about Time Needed to Request Bills
Mentions bills, incorporation. Anticipates time needed to make proper purchases.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about the Corporation Bringing Water to the City
Writes about the Corporation no longer bringing water into the city.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about Public Lands; Suggests a New Survey to Defend Government Possession
Cannot find the draught for public land, but isn't too worried. Believes a new survey will be made soon. Requests Parker to communicate to the proprietors' agent that the government will not concede …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Concerns about Mr. Patterson and Troops at Easton
Writes of communication with Mr. Patterson about troops in Easton. Expresses hope in recounting.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning vacancies in Colonel Taylor's regiment
Concerning vacancies in Colonel Taylor's regiment; states that it will not be too late for him to alter a list of recommended appointments to be sent to President Adams.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the Springfield Armory
Inform the Superintendent of the Springfield Armory that the services of Mr. Orr are needed by the Treasury Secretary, asking him if Orr's absence would damage the daily functions of the armory.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the settlement of accounts
States that it is desirable to expedite the settlement of all accounts rendered to the office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the erection of permanent magazine buildings
States that three permanent magazines - for the safekeeping of military stores - will suffice for the United States, located in Springfield, Massachusetts; Harper's Ferry, Virginia; and Rocky Mount. …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the authority of General Washington
Refers the Brigadier General to the authority of George Washington as the head of the Provisional Army on certain matters.
James McHenry PapersConcerning the appointment of Lee's son to service
Asks Thomas Lee if he would rather his son be commissioned to serve in the cavalry or infantry; the former sending him to Georgia or Tennessee, the latter sending him to Maryland.
James McHenry PapersConcerning supplies, quarters, and rations for New Jersey regiments
On the subject of quartering regiments in New Jersey for the winter, with mention of rations and supplies for the year 1800.
James McHenry PapersConcerning Seeking Out Officers for the Provisional Army
Suggests that to have solicited men to offer themselves to fill offices in the Provisional Army, the United States would sent a message to Europe that a potential war with France was unpopular, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Records of Officers at Court Martial, & the Appointment of Southern Officers
Responds to Adams' inquiry about the commission status of the officers comprising the court-martial of Richard Hunt -- McHenry believes that at least some of them are from the new regiments and thus …
John Adams PapersConcerning rations, recruitment, and regiments in New Jersey
Concerning rations, three regiments to be stationed in Brunswick or Jersey, and recruitment services.
James McHenry PapersConcerning rations for the First Regiment
Encloses a letter from Alexander Hamilton concerning the pay for and parts of rations due to the First Regiment. Requests that the accountant report back to him information to send to General …
James McHenry PapersConcerning rank and resignation from service
A senior officer and veteran of the Revolutionary War resigns from service, citing the appointment of junior officers to command the militia as one of several reasons. Colonel Hall reflects on his …
James McHenry PapersConcerning Officer Appointments and Recommendations for the Same
Acknowledges receipt of McHenry's recent letter. Adams confirms all officer appointments recommended by General Pinckney, and asks that all notifications of officer vacancies and of candidates for …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Officer Appointments
Notes a difference of opinion concerning the "construction of the Constitution" [apparently referencing Constitutional law concerning officer appointments, as the frigate Constitution had already been …
John Adams PapersConcerning military supplies and clothing
Acknowledges that he has received an invoice of arms and clothing, including seventeen knapsacks and canteens not inserted in the invoice. Notes that some of the clothing - particularly the shirts, …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning military stores and clothing
Requests to be supplied with every article of clothing, quarter masters, and military stores that can be delivered. Encloses a copy of Alexander Hamilton's letter on the subject of supplies.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning hospital to be erected at New Port Rhode Island
Letter, alludes to Invalid pensions; discusses establishment of public hospital; describes quarantine of yellow fever and infectious diseases; recommends Doctor Lenter to take charge of hospital.
Newport Historical Society PapersConcerning Commissions and Appointments
Writes of commissions and appointments. Requests delivery of names.
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