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Prospects of Jeffersonian victory in 1800
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Federalist Senator from Maryland, William Hindman, concerning the prospects of a Jeffersonian "anti-federalist ticket" victory in 1800.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proposing the Establishment of a National Gazette
Adams wrote the heads of the departments about the need for a gazette similar to those in France and Britain, provided justification for the use of the gazette. Such a gazette in the U.S. would print …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Proposed Foundry on the Potomac
Johnson believes that the proposed foundry should be established on the Potomac above the Great Falls at the mouth of the Virginia Catoctin, rather than on the Shenandoah. He also inquires after an …
Stephen Raphel PapersProposal to Procure Coals for the Armory
Hodgdon has admitted that he failed to close the contract for coals for the armory owing to the increase in cost. Williams declares that he has been contacted by a gentleman who will provide the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proposal for Plan of Instruction for Artillery & Engineer Cadets
Submits a plan for the instruction of artillerists and engineers under the current laws. The law dictates 2 cadets per artillery company, or 64 in all, and 4 teachers & 2 engineers for instruction, …
John Adams PapersProposal for furnishing knapsacks, bayonet belts, bayonet scabbards, gunslings
Procurement proposal for accoutrements -- knapsacks, bayonet belts & scabbards, and gunslings.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Promises and Land Rights
Promises made in Philadelphia by Sec of War to be kept. Currently searching for an agent through whom the Indians can communicate to the U.S. Government. Land rights addressed.
Dayton PapersProcuring Clothing for John Strong
Enclosed is a paper signed by Captain Nicholls certifying one suit of clothes due to John Gold and a Power of Attorney from Gold to John Strong. Church wants to know how to procure clothing for Strong …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring a Vessel Bound for New Orleans
There is only one vessel that may proceed to New Orleans but her owners are waiting on the decision of Congress relative to the drawback on goods. Several vessels will sail for Havanna soon so if …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procedures for the Issuance of Warrants for Military Land
Refers to the Act of June 14, 1796: military land warrants shall be registered at the Treasury for the purpose of attaining patents for persons holding warrants. Several warrants seem to have been …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Problems with Payment of Clerks
Simmons examined accounts of Ellery that was used to pay clerks in Adjutant Office and noticed money was used to pay officers. Officers pay is fixed sum, therefore all money used by Ellery to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Probably Not Guilty of Acts of Piracy, Etc.
Condy discusses a number of matters including the illness of his mother-in-law and the escape of Capt. Merchant who had been charged with acts of piracy.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Probable Expenditures for 1801, Etc.
Enclosed is an estimate of the probable amount of expenditures for the year 1801.The expected two thousand dollars has not arrived. Mr. Lyman seems to be getting better.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Probable Amount of Expenditures
Enclosed is Williams' estimate of the probable amount of expenditures on account of the Armory for September. A larger proportion of smaller bills would accommodate him better.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Private Property and Accounts
Opinion that Negro woman is private property, information on private accounts of Benjamin Hawkins. Requests orders on how to act if Indians were to engage the U.S. in war, cites his location as badly …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Private Conference with Merchants, Etc.
Benjamin has arrived safely in Alexandria and visited a third party in jail. Relates to a vessel and business. However, no one can now talk to the imprisoned man without the jailer being present.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preventing Bail for Captain Merchants, Accused of Piracy
Page discusses the case of Captain Merchants who, having been charged with piracy, escaped confinement and was recaptured.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
