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Presidential Election of 1800
McHenry discusses with Hamilton the late presidential election of 1800. McHenry puts a positive spin on the Federalist defeat, however, stating: "We undoubtedly are threatened with a change in some …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton concerning the late presidential election, which produced a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton about the presidential election of 1800. The Federalists are running John Adams and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543President Adams and the Federalist Party
Letter from James McHenry on his final day as Secretary of War. McHenry discusses with General Pinckney the impact of President John Adams on the Federalist Party, which he deems to be negative.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Preserving Our Happy Country, Etc.
Since the unfortunate affair of the fire, Hagner has been much engaged in arranging and removing the papers of his office. So much can be said about politics that to begin might lead him into …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preference for Post Notes Instead of Checks
Since he has had no difficulty in obtaining cash for post notes, Williams expresses his preference for receiving post notes for his department rather than checks on the Bank of New York. He asks that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Praise to Colonel Pickering
Wagner discusses Col. [Timothy] Pickering's ill advised removal as Secretary of State and praises him for the speed and efficiency in which he settled his extensive accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of attorney of William Dugan, captured by Indians
Sparks encloses power of attorney of William Dugan, late a private in Captain Guthries' Company of Levies, who was taking by the Indians in November 1791, with an oath respecting the time of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney for James Byers Jr.
Byers of Springfield in the County of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts appoints Samuel Hodgdon of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania his true and lawful attorney to act in his behalf …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney
Alexander D. Orr of Kentucky grants John Mason in Georgetown, Maryland (District of Columbia) power of attorney solely for the purpose of receiving payments for a contract Orr has with the Department …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Powder Purchased at New York
This is a statement of powder purchased at New York and received by Colonel Stevens and delivered to the following; James Watson, Captain Littlefield, Philadelphia, Natchez, and Colonel Smith of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder for use of garrison
Request to send powder to a Captain commanding a garrison.
Record of Disbursements by the Commissary General of Military Stores Department and Supply Orders of the Superintendent of Military Stores, Oct 2,Powder for Colonel Tousard
Colonel Tousard, Inspector of Artillery, must be furnished with the quantities of powder he will need to prove a number of cannon manufactured by Lane and Salter and others under contract with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder and Nitre in Store
Statement of quantity of powder and nitre in store, from the Intendant's Office to the Secretary at War
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Posting of the 12th Regiment
Abigail Adams indicated to McHenry that, if militarily warranted, her son-in-law William S. Smith's 12th Regiment could be moved to Rhode Island to assist in completing fortifications, making it …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Post Notes May Have Been Stolen
The two thousand dollars, sent in four post notes of five hundred dollars each, should have come to hand if they were routed through Boston. Williams is apprensive that they may have been stolen and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Portland Volunteers
The Secretary at War informs Mr. Boyd that the renewal of the association of Portland Volunteers is approved. Therefore, commissions for the Volunteers are to be extended two years from the date of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Poor Quality of Saltpeter in Military Stores
Upon discovery of poor quality of saltpeter in military stores, suggests its disposal.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
