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Concerning Armory Employee & Proposition Establishment of Military Laboratory & Storehouse Near Philadelphia
Forwards a letter showing how he has settled the account of an assistant, now discharged, at Springfield [Armory]. Discusses recommendations for the appointment of several officers. Recommends that …
John Adams PapersConcerning Additional Companies of Cavalry
Stresses the need of clothing and other supplies for new recruits and asks why no issues have yet been ordered to Major General Hamilton to raise six additional companies of cavalry.
John Adams PapersConcerning accounts and balances
Encloses the accounts of Mr. McLean; also mentions that he has debited Hodgdon's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning accounts and balances
On the subject of accounts and balances with the department.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning accounts and balances
Stevens has settled with Major Hume and received payment from MClary
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning accounts and balances
Basic correspondence concerning bills of exchange drawn on the Secretary of State. Also mentions aiding a distressed family.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning a new law on surgeon's mates
Writes Congressman Brace that a change in the law reducing the number of surgeon's mates to two per regiment has prevented him from appointing a particular doctor.
MS VaultConcern about Supplies Sent to Col. Ogden's Regiment
Concerned about supplies sent to Col. Ogden's regiment. If they are faulty beyond repair, requests a return. Hopes to make supplies to 12 regiments uniform in every particular. Quartermasters of each …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Concern about Money for Troops
The orderly sergeant and a private of the author's company deserted, stealing over $200. He caught the men outside of Baltimore.
Bisland-Shields F.P.Completing Washington's Uniform
Enclosed is a list of the names of the persons appointed from Virginia for the cavalry and infantry which includes those who have accepted, those who have declined, and those who have not been heard …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Completing the three arsenals and establishing a fourth
Stoddert suggests to McHenry that if the three United States arsenals were completed and filled with arms, a fourth arsenal - or possibly a fifth or sixth - should be established as well. This should …
James McHenry PapersCompleting 100 Pairs of Pistols
McCormick wants Hodgdon to order Mr. Harris to send the pistols to be finished for the cavalry. He has completed the brass furnace and other necessary preparations for completing 100 pair of pistols …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Complaints Lodged Against White
White cited his motivation as gaining recruits not personal gain for allegations of recruiting men while intoxicated. Detailed account of incident.
CA NJ LettersComplaints About New System
Swan notes that new regulations requiring him to reside in Philadelphia makes it impossible for him to carry out his duties which require daily contact with officers at a different location. Offers …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Complaint Regarding Obsorne's Court Martial
Obsorne complains of the delay and manner of his court martial. He complains about the behavior of Major Hoops, saying he prevented Osborne from mounting a proper defense. The proceedings of the Court …
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Complaint Against the Chickasaw
The Chiefs of the Shawnee complain to St. Clair about the behavior of the Chickasaw. They claim that the Chickasaw are breaking the peace and troubling the Shawnee chiefs, women, and children. They …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Compensation of Samuel Vance
Captain Samuel Vance acted as Deputy Paymaster and Deputy Quartermaster General during the late expedition to Northhampton, Pennsylvania. It should be an established principle that whenever an officer …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Samuel Vance
Capt. Samuel C. Vance acted in the capacities of Deputy Paymaster and Deputy Quartermaster General on the recent expedition to Northhampton. Simmons should pay him for these extra duties according to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Nanning Vischer.
Simmons certifies that the sum of [illegible] hundred dollars and twenty two cents is due Nanning J. Vischer for his compensation as issuing Commissary at the post of Oswego from 15 October 1797 to 1 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Ebenezer Stevens
Even though Stevens' responsibilities don't measure up to those of the storekeeper at Philadelphia, he will receive compensation in the amount of $1250 per annum. His duties will include procuring …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Ebenezer Stevens
McHenry wrote to Major General Hamilton that Col. Stevens should be allowed one thousand dollars per annum for his services. If this compensation should prove inadequate, McHenry would consider an …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Doctor Brown
Dr. Charles Brown complains to Secretary McHenry that he was promised compensation for his many services providing medical care for the Indian prisoners, including renting a house for their care, and …
The Indian Collection From 1694-1822
