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Trade with the Indian Factories
McHenry transmits to Wolcott, the Secretary of the Treasury, a statement of the trade with the Indian factories from their establishment through January 9th 1800. Enclosed are copies of instructions …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirToo Busy to Examine the Invoice, Etc.
The clothing sent by Captain Garman has been received. Freeman admits that he has been too much occupied to examine the voucher but will do it soon. Enclosed is a note from Captain Kalteisen …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Timber from Algiers
A list of items to be provided to the Dey in Algiers in exchange for timber for the United States. 400 yards of cloth are to be handed to Secretary of State Timothy Pickering.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Threat by the Master Armorer
Williams alerts Hodgdon that the Master Armorer has threatened that those giving evidence in the court case against the Superintendent will lose their employment at the works.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)This State is Lost to the Federals, Etc.
Secured repayment for Hodgdon. Hagner expresses his willingness to serve Hodgdon without a commission. The health of Washington City is much better. The election of his State is lost to the Federals, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Unfortunate Situation of Major Jeremiah Fisher
Major Jeremiah Fisher, keeper of the Powder Magazine at Philadelphia, is in an unfortunate situation is due to non-payment of a demand on the Purveyor of Public Supplies. Wolcott advised him that his …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Quartermaster Has Procured His Own Clothing
Because the clothing for the staff has not been received, the Major and the Quartermaster have been obliged to procure their own clothing. Therefore, money should be forwarded instead of clothing and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Old Crew of the Ship U.S.
The author uses the metaphor of the United States as a foundering ship whose able officers have certainly earned their wages. One of these gentlemen is adept at proclamations so Judge Chase is urged …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.The Loss of the Late General Washington, Etc.
Freeman chides Hodgdon about franking all letters to and from men in the ranks. He notes that the people of Charleston are still grieving over the death of General Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Duties and Functions of Inspectors.
This General Order explains in detail the duties and functions of Brigade Inspectors. After every inspection, the Inspector is to forward the return he has received, with his observations and …
Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)The Case of Beal and Hopkins
McHenry advises that it would be a mistake to depart from the rules regarding relative rank, even though in the case of Beal and Hopkins, Beal is the preferable officer. Adding grades to ranks or …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543The Carpenters' Superintendent is a Drunk, Etc.
To settle a business dispute, Major Craig requests that Samuel Hodgdon obtain an original copy of a record filed with the Comptroller of the Treasury. Craig also informs that the construction of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thanks for Observations and Pecans
Hamilton replies to Wilkinson's of June 29th and says that, while he will miss Wilkinson's company, he agrees that it makes sense for him to go straight to Pittsburgh. Hamilton thanks Wilkinson for …
James Wilkinson PapersTestimony of Services
In order to pay Yunot and Brown for printing services rendered as claimed by Morris, Simmons needs testimony from company of account. Payment made through usual channel.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
