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Major Craig discusses post administration issues with Dr. Wilkinson
05/12/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses staff receipts and subsistence accounts with Doctor Joseph Wilkinson of Presque Isle.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig discusses logistics with Major General Alexander Hamilton
01/24/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards a general return of quartermaster, ordinance, and clothing stores to General Hamilton.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Constant Freeman's claims
12/24/1800 LetterbookThis letter requests a copy of Major Freeman's "claim as a refugee from Canada under the act of 7th April 1798." Major Freeman's original claim was destroyed in the fire that consumed the War …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)
Major Buell's Charge for Double Rations
03/21/1800 Extract of LetterHamilton states that Major Buell's charge for double rations is irregular since his post is part of the fortifications of Detroit and cannot be called a distinct post. This case is different from that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Maj. Walker's Furlough
03/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton authorizes Maj. John Walker's furlough for whatever period Col. Rice deems expedient.
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Lyman is Dangerously Sick, Etc.
08/14/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams will contact Major Buel to request a return of all articles wanted for recruits. A return of the articles from Oxford will soon be furnished if Williams' health allows it. Samuel Lyman is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lunch with Colonel Pickering
05/24/1800 Autograph Letter SignedColonel Pickering has returned to the country and will be having lunch with them on Monday. Liston hopes that the McHenrys will be able to attend.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543- No image
Lt. Flagg's Resignation
04/08/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentLt. Flagg's resignation has been accepted and he should be so notified. Hamilton wants to be informed of the time Flagg receives his notice.
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Lt. Baldwin's Application for Furlough
01/08/1800 Autograph Letter SignedLt. Baldwin's second application for a furlough due to ill health is confirmed by Dr. Douglass who says that Baldwin's complaint is syphilis which has contaminated his whole system and rendered him …
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Loss of Recollection of Prior Transactions, Etc.
01/23/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Elias Langham has informed Bedinger that he has long since forwarded his account to Hodgdon which included an amount due Bedinger for the money that he advanced to the United States. Bedinger …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lists Bounties for Troops
01/07/1800 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that each private received twelve dollars for bounty. The recruiting officer received two dollars for each man he recruited.
#948 John Rutledge Papers
List to the Keeper of Military Stores
1800 Autograph Letter SignedIllegible document.
Record of Disbursements by the Commissary General of Military Stores Department and Supply Orders of the Superintendent of Military Stores, Oct 2,- No image
List of Recent Promotions
05/31/1800 Draft LetterHamilton has not received the list of recent promotions and needs it immediately since the day of the disbanding of the troops is near at hand.
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List of Persons Licensed to Trade with Indians, Jan-March 1800
04/02/1800 LetterbookForwards copy of register with Indians. Has directed May & Davis to recover Chisolm's license. Will explain reason for granting license to Chisolm in next return.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
List of officers for the Provisional Army
05/08/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentConcerning a list of officers for the Provisional Army, particularly the omission of Mr. Martin which he discusses in detail.
James McHenry Papers
List of Officers Charged for Rations
04/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons listed officers accountable for rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
List of officers and vacancies for each regiment
04/1800 DocumentDocument specifying the number and grades of officers necessary for each regiment, along with vacancies. Implies a shortage in officers.
James McHenry Papers
List of Monies Due Absentees
01/01/1800 Document SignedChart showing monies due absentees with payments made by Lt. John M. Lovell, Paymaster on the Mississippi, 1798 & 1799, for a total sum of $331.53.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
List of Materials for Factory Required
03/05/1800 Autograph Letter SignedList yet to be received; urgently required in order to request materials from agent in London. Request for ruling on whether or not Negro woman was public or private property.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
List of Horses Stolen
11/29/1800 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedA list of horses believed to have been stolen by Indians since the Treaty of Greenville, supplied to Secretary of War Dexter by Arthur St. Clair.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
List of Articles for the Dey & Ministry
03/25/1800 Autograph Document SignedA list of articles wanted for the Dey and Ministry with the commission for timber on the annuity, i.e., to launch and pave the way for said timber to turn out at Algiers to the advantage of the United …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Liklihood of Desertion for Men Without Uniforms , Etc.
07/14/1800 Autograph Letter SignedCass declares that he is at Harpers Ferry because of the orders of Major General Hamilton to recruit four companies for the old infantry regiment. He has made handsome progress and in several weeks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lieutenant Osborn requested advance
12/03/1800 LetterbookThis letter informs Lieutenant Osborn that his requested advance is denied by the Secretary at War.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)
Lieutenant Calvin Morgan's receipts
03/10/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification of receipt of letter containing Lieutenant Calvin Morgan's receipts, information will be entered on the books of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
License to Trade with Indians
04/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAddressed topic of previous letter from St. Clair regarding trade with Indians. McHenry believed it proper to limit people licensed to trade with Indians to certain towns agreeable to the choice of …
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