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Recommendations of Jonathan Williams for Officer Appointment
Forwards officer recommendation from Henry Knox of Jonathan Williams, Esq. Adams mentions McHenry's previous endorsement of Williams as an artillery major, and adds his own brief recommendation.
John Adams PapersRecommendations for Improving the Military System
Secretary McHenry requests action from President Adams respecting certain measures and assignments which he deems indispensable to the improvement of the military system. This report should also be …
Sixth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [6A-E6] (RG46) (M1076, Roll 2Recommendation to Establish National Foundry
The Secretary at War writes President Adams concerning an act passed by Congress in 1798 titled, "An act to enable the President of the United States to procure common arms and ammunition." Pursuant …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommendation of Mr. Jones
Beates recommends her brother-in-law Mr. Jones to fill a vacancy in the War Department. He is a young man from a genteel family with worthy expectations. Unfortunately he has received unkind treatment …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of John McGowan
Certified that John McGowan was a refugee from Nova Scotia and was entitled to the bounty given by Congress. Noted McGowan would collect his proofs of residency from Maine and fwd. them to McHenry.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Recommendation of Glass Manufacturer
Believed the next time O'Hara visits Philadelphia it would be for seeking contracts. Stated that if O'Hara cannot make a contract profitable, no one could. Endorsed Mr. Hewes, the first manufacturer …
James Robertson PapersRecommendation of Col. Mentges
Outgoing Secretary of War James McHenry recommends to the incoming Secretary, Samuel Dexter, that Col. Mentges continue in the post of Inspector of the Troops and Garrisons of the United States, a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of Claude Pourcheresse
Claude Pourcheresse has been employed by the public but has been dismissed. Byers believes he has conducted himself with fidelity. He and his family are returning to Philadelphia in hopes of finding …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation for Officer Appointment to U.S. Navy
Recommends William Roberts as a candidate for appointment in the U.S. Navy, based on his good character and education. Roberts asks for a position as either a Marine lieutenant or a midshipman; …
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Papers, US Government Letters 1778-1809Recommendation for George W. Tew
Captain Perry asked Olney to recommend Colonel Tew's son George for an appointment as Lieutenant in the Navy. Olney is happy to oblige.
Jeremiah Olney PapersRecommendation for Clerk at the National Bank
Discusses William Burton, who has served in the War Office as a clerk for several years. Because of familial concerns, Burton cannot move with the War Office from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. …
MS #647Recommendation for clerk and store keeper at Harper's Ferry
Writes that a better person could not fill the job of clerk and store keeper at Harper's Ferry than George North, who is well-respected in Berkeley County.
James McHenry PapersRecent War Department Fire and Simmons' Accounting Records
Simmons notes the unfortunate accident which occurred the past Saturday night in the house in which the War Office was held, having taken fire. It consumed many of the papers. Simmons notes that his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receiving Stores Not Purchased for the Navy
Gill declares that he has been authorized only to receive stores intended for the Navy Department. However, when it has been represented to him that some articles suitable for the Navy Department …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Received the Returns of Quartermasters Supplies
McHenry acknowledges receipt of letter covering returns of Quarter Masters' supplies issued for month of February.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Received Request for Statement from Colonel Butler; Forwards Accounts
Promises ready attention to the request of Colonel Butler. Forwards copies of books for March.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
