Collection
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Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
10/24/1799 Letter SignedRegarding a letter written by Captain Elliott concerning his future command at the laboratory and his desire that men presently under his command be stationed with him.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
09/10/1799 Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
Stephen Raphel Papers- No image
Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
07/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
Printed Versions - No image
Administration of individual Officers and Soldiers
11/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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Administration of individual officers and soldiers
07/15/1799 Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
George N. Meissner Autographs
Administration of individual officers and soldiers
07/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
George N. Meissner Autographs
Administration of individual officers and soldiers
07/10/1799 Autograph Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543- No image
Administation of Individual Officers and Soldiers
11/28/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Printed Versions 
Adjustments and Salaries
06/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNot necessary for suspending commissary adjustment since it is not related to returns. Repeated attempts to obtain "certain papers" from Comptroller's Office with not effect. Requested assistance …
James Robertson Papers
Adjustment of accounts on expedition to Northampton
04/29/1799 Document SignedMr. Hicks brings his accounts for adjustment. Hodgdon states them agreeably to contract made. Hicks received the money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Adjusting to the Death of Mr. Laesch.
07/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedThe death of Mr. Laesch has put affairs at Morris Town in such a state that a delay in the report to Hodgdon will be necessary. Indeed , Ford's necessary absence to attend the Commissioners will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Adjusting Doctor Coffin's Account
09/21/1799 Letterbook"I have received your letter dated the 18th instant enclosing the account of Doctor Coffin. As soon as that officer arrives, every facility will be given to the adjustment of them, as you have …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Adjust Accout with John J. Faesch
04/22/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyAnxious to adjust and close accounts of Mr. Faesch. Must first determine if the shot provided is taken for the use of the states and where it is located. Requests direction on how to proceed. If …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Adequate Compensation for My Exertions
01/07/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterHamilton laments his embarassment at assuming that his appointment as Inspector General would result in appropriate compensation. Having sacrificed the income from his law practice, he now wonders …
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Address to Congress by the President
12/03/1799 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentPresident Adams' address on the occasion of the 1st session of the Sixth Congress. Adams touches on the wars in Europe, unrest in Pennsylvania, displomatic mission to France, and relations with Great …
Printed Versions 
Additional Names for Indian Annuities
04/16/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAdditional names of Nations to receive annuities are listed at bottom of letter.
James Robertson Papers
Additional Funds Necessary for Completion of Works at Fort McHenry
04/09/1799 Letterbook CopyAcknowledges arrival of Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's construction; inquires whether the Baltimore Naval Committee is responsible for his salary. Discusses accounting: …
John Adams Papers
Additional expenses at Harper's Ferry
07/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAsks War Department accountant to entrust John Mackey - paymaster and store keeper at Harper's Ferry - with additional funds necessary for expenses, including travel.
James McHenry Papers- No image
Additional Bounty Money Depends on the Progress of Recruiting
06/18/1799 Autograph Draft Document(Circular to the Commandants of Regiments) Before supplying more bounty money, the Secretary of War will require some indication of the progress of recruiting. The evidence for such will be shown on …
Printed Versions 
Adams Leaves Matter to McHenry's Judgment
06/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedLeaves a matter, related to recommendations, to McHenry's judgement.
John Adams Papers
Act to Organize Troops
04/05/1799 Letterbook CopyEncloses act for organizing troops, passed 3 March 1799. Requests distribution among commanding officers of nearby posts. Encloses contract with James O'Hara, to be distributed as well.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.- No image
Act of Legislature
05/03/1799 Manuscript Translation of LetterLetter, encloses Act of Legislature.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals. 
Act for establishing a Military and Naval Academy
1799 DocumentAn Act for establishing an Academy for Instruction relative to the Military and Naval Service of the United States. The Academy will consist of four schools: "The Fundamental School," "The School of …
MSS #189
Act for Better Organizing the Army
05/03/1799 Draft LetterHamilton encloses a copy of the Act for better organizing the Army of the United States which should provide Rice with the information he needs.
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Acquisition of Lands Useful to the United States, Etc.
05/23/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentHamilton has authorized Colonel Strong to withdraw from the post at Michilimacnac since Strong could not be reinforced at that post and his force could be better utilized elsewhere on the northwestern …
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