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Regarding communication with Doctor Stevens
Says there is no communication between the department and Doctor Stevens.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding commencement of Lieutenant Isaac Haskill's pay
Memo notes that date of 29 January 1800 given as commencement of Lieutenant Isaac Haskill's pay.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Regarding Colonel William S. Smith
Responds to Adam's note of the previous day enclosing a letter from William S. Smith, Lieutenant Colonel of the 12th Regiment of Infantry. McHenry considers the legality, justice, and pridence of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding claim for an equivalent of rations
Dexter discusses Ames' request to Colonel Williams.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding blank bond
Received blank bond; returned executed, agreeably to instructions;
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Regarding appropriations of funds
Dexter express his desire for an expeditious appropriation of funds.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding Appropriate Punishment for Officers
Appears to signal delay in deciding appropriate punishment for several officers who treated a 3rd party in a poor manner. Adams is uncertain whether the punishments are too severe.
John Adams PapersRegarding Advances for Pistol Contract
Dexter discusses pistol account with North. Authorizes advances.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding Accounts between Tench Francis and John Ketland
Regarding Mr. Ketland's claim on account of locks imported and year to year verbal contract between Francis and Ketland. Laments Francis' practice of making oral contracts without memorandums in his …
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Regarding accounts
Dexter notifies Stevens that he has issued a warrant in his favor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)Regarding a request from Lieutenant Smith
Responds to Lieutenant Smith, politely refusing to his request on grounds that it would set an unwanted precedent and interfere with the paymaster's instructions from the Treasury.
James McHenry PapersRegarding a compensation claim by Col. Dinsmore
Regarding a claim by Col. Silas Dinsmore, a recently-resigned colonel appointed by General Knox who is now making claim for compensation. Asks for the General's opinion on it. Adds that he considers …
James McHenry PapersRegarding a bill for military appropriations
Acknowledges receiving the bill for military appropriations, concerning horses and cavalry units in particular. Mentions a stipend for the Choctaw Indians.
James McHenry PapersRefusal to Admit Accounts of the Ordnance Department
Craig discusses the implications of the Quartermaster General's refusal to admit the accounts of the Ordnance Department. The QMG says that since has no superintendance of that department, it would be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Refusal of Recommended Furlough; Rule on Communication Between Sec. of War and Subordinate Officers
Rejects Ellicot's request that a Captain Bowyer be given furlough, recommending that Bowyer address the issue through normal channels to General Hamilton. Refers to correspondence between Ellicot, the …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.Refers to Stolen Horse Incident with Cherokees
Refers to claims of James Caruthers and Thomas Callan regarding horses stolen by the Cherokees. Agent Robert White will provide testimony, although he went into the Cherokee Nation without proper …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Samuel Hodgdon in Philadelphia
Refers to Samuel Hodgdon in Philadelphia. Mentions Castle Island in Boston and the date October 1790.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)Refers to Request for Muskets
Refers to muskets imported by Secretary of Treasury. Asks what is to be done, and it seems a matter out of the Purveyor's line.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Refers to Agreement between McHenry and Potts & Lee
Refers to property of Lee & Potts, although the contract was made with James McHenry. Requests examination of report, although McHenry relied on verbal communication more than written.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReductions in Force
General Orders regarding the discharge of officers and men who had been appointed or enlisted under the act to augment the Army, not to include Engineers, Inspectors of Artillery, and Inspectors of …
Philip Lightfoot PapersReduction of Light Dragoons
Major Hamilton has found it necessary to order the disbandment of the additional troops of light dragoons. They must be reduced by January 14th, 1801.
Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)Reducing twelve regiments
Requests him to transmit copies of the law reducing the twelve regiments to Generals Hamilton and Pinckney, with orders to make immediate arrangements in reducing them. Also requests that officers and …
James McHenry Papers
