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Orders to Suspend Production of Clothing
No new uniforms to be cut, old uniforms of disbanded artillerists and engineers to be used by new infantry. Hats to be procured for the best terms similar to those used to obtain hats for the …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndOrders to suspend clothing for the Infantry, requests quantities needed
Secretary of War orders cutting of clothing suspended. Asks in what state is the quantity intended for artillerists and engineers.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Order to Provide Information on Clothing Supply
Enclosed letter from Wilkinson regarding clothing supply, Hamilton ordered information to be passed along to Wilkinson without delay.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrder to Hold Major Freeman Accountable
Simmons ordered Swan to hold Major Constant Freeman accountable for 244 rations drawn by him during September and October for which he is not entitled.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Order to Appoint Person to Inspect Shoes
Shoes delivered from Mr. Jones Wade must be inspected for uniform quality.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionOrder of Rank Among Field Officers
Explains that the rule prescribes that for all field officers who served during the Revolutionary War the relative rank of those of equal grade will be assigned according to their relative rank at the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Order for saltpeter for manufacture of gunpowder for Navy
Thomas transmits order from Secretary of War on Samuel Hodgdon for 20 tons of salt petre for manufacturing gun powder for Navy.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order for Payment to James Callaway
Holt authorizes payment of $185 to James Callaway for rent of buildings at New London Virginia.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Order for Gun Stocks
Gilbert is forwarding an order for 1500 gun stocks that will be directed to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., the Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary has informed Gilbert of the person to whom the order …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order for Buttons for Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Letter, discusses need for uniform buttons for Artillerists and Engineers.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndOrder for articles
This letter encloses an order placed with Samuel Hodgdon to send stores to Pittsburgh. The Secretary at War directs Miller to send these items to the Quartermaster General without delay.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Opinion regarding Treaties of Holston and Tellico
Expression of opinion regarding Treaty of Holsten and Treaty of Tellico. One author appears to be James McHenry.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Opinion regarding an official printer for the president
Discussed question of appointing an official printer for national gazette. Stated Constitution authorized the President to nominate a printer. Chase supported the proposal to authorize a public …
Misc MSSOne-Story Building Recommended, Etc.
Williams has received from the Superintendent of the Armory the plans, and request for materials, for buildings he wants erected immediately. The Superintendent wants to erect two one-story shops with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One or Two Instances of the Fever, Etc.
In addition to a discussion of accounting matters related to General Wilkinson and Rudolph Tellin [?], Stevens notes that only two instances of the fever have occurred and it appears to be healthy in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the subject of McHenry's retirement
Acknowledges the receipt of his last letter, thanking him for his kindness. States that he sincerely regrets McHenry's coming retirement.
James McHenry PapersOn the Subject of Extra Allowances Claimed by Officers in the Army
Simmons notes that regarding extra allowances claimed by officers in Army, that it is expected in all payments that Henley confine himself within the laws or established regulations. Since there are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the removal of offices from Philadelphia for the summer
Mentions that the President has requested a meeting with the Heads of Departments to determine a time for the removal of offices from Philadelphia during the summer fever season. McHenry tells …
James McHenry PapersOn the Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton concerning the 1800 presidential election. McHenry discusses Charles Cotesworth Pinckney's prospects, a candidate whom he prefers to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543On his resignation as chief clerk
In light of recent rumors that McHenry had pressured Stagg into resigning as chief clerk in order to promote his brother-in-law to the position, McHenry had asked Stagg to formally renounce any truth …
James McHenry PapersOh Mad! Mad! Mad!
"Your letter with the enclosed came to hand the day preceding my leaving the city for this place. The hurry of the first moments here prevented my sending it sooner."
Stephen Raphel Papers
