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Result of the Trial Is Not Known, Etc.
Williams reports that the results of the inquiry, or trial, are not known since the business of the court is not yet complete. He is sending the clothing forward to Colonel Stevens at New York. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Restoration of Lyman's Health, Etc.
Williams happily reports that he has received the two thousand dollars sent from Hodgdon. Amidst a discussion of supply and accounting matters, Williams refers to Mr. Lyman and his gratitude to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Restitution for Services Rendered
The Secretary at War has announced plans to retire. Therefore, Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon to press his case before the Secretary retires. Craig seeks restitution for services rendered in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Responsibility for Procurement of Tents
As to the question of whether the War Department or the Quartermaster's department should pay for the issuance of tents, since Major General Hamilton ordered the procurement of said tents, they are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Response to Simmons Letter and Pay in Arrears
Henley responds to Simmons' letter of January 24 by making arrears payments of $288 to the men. He requests that Simmons forward a copy of the entries for Henley's books for February 1800.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Response to Questions Regarding Examination of Account
Account examination for Miller not advanced and therefore Simmons can not comment. He believed Secretary of War was engaged with more momentous affairs of the Department and would send Miller …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Resignations and New Appointments
Discussed Col. Pickering's ailing health, the resignation of the Sec. of War, and the appointment of Dexter (from the Senate) to the post of Secretary of War.
James Robertson PapersResignations
All stores accounts stand fair on the public books I.E. accounts settled. Secretary of War resigned and retired, Gen. Marshall was asked to take position, but he declined. Noted Duane was a "liar …
James Robertson PapersResignation of the Secretary of the Treasury, Etc.
Major Craig laments the destruction of the War Office by fire and the resignation of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Resignation as Secretary of War
Letter to Major General Charles Cotesworth Pinckney concerning McHenry's resignation as Secretary of War, effective June 1.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Resignation as Secretary of War
McHenry asks for permission to resign his position as Secretary of War, effective June 1. He promises to answer any inquiries about the activities and workings of the War Department. McHenry notes …
John Adams PapersResignation as chief clerk of the War Department
Acknowledges Caldwell's letter of resignation as chief clerk of the War Department. Expresses a wish that Caldwell would have suspended his decision until meeting McHenry's successor - Samuel Dexter. …
James McHenry PapersResignation as chief clerk of the War Department
In light of McHenry's resignation as Secretary of War, Caldwell also announces his resignation as chief clerk of the War Department.
James McHenry PapersResignation
McHenry agrees with Hamilton's assertion that public affairs are dangerous to one's reputation at present. On the whole, McHenry is happy to have resigned. He encloses a copy of a letter to his nephew …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Required Identification for Balance Due
Letter from Stille with enclosure received. Upon examining records of Pvt. Ethan Winchester, officer under Capt. Eaton, a balance due him was determined. However, due to Winchester's death, a …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Requests Warrant for the Military Department
Requests warrant on account for the military department.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)
