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Gauging the Caliber of 24 Pounders
Fleming discusses, at length, the appropriate caliber for 24 pounders, noting that the French allow for windage in calibrating their pieces.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Funds submitted for payment
Sends account. Refers to Lieutenant Payton. Asks Simmons' opinion as to vouchers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Funds for the Navy and Army.
Complains about Congressional funds for the Navy in comparison to the small amount being provided for the Army. Support of both establishments is necessary for the defense of the United States.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Fuel Drawn Against Regulations
Simmons notified Harris his illegal draw of fuel was admitted by the Office in order to expedite the settlement of Contractors accounts from Fort Johnson. Simmons allowed this with the expectation …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Fuel Allowance for Cadets
As directed by the Secretary of War in his instructions of January 25, 1800, Cadets in the fortifications upon the seaboard and at West Point shall receive the same allowance of fuel per month as that …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)France under Napoleon
McHenry discusses France under the rule of Napoleon; also cites Voltaire.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Four Naked Convicts, Etc.
Frye encloses a return of clothing for his men who are destitute for want of same.Most of them have been entitled to clothes for some months so they must be sent as soon as possible. He also needs …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Volunteer Officers' Request for Commissions
Asks for Dexter's review and approval of a request for commissions from the leaders of a volunteer company.
John Adams PapersForwarding to Adams a Copy of a Letter to the New Secretary of War
McHenry submits a copy of the letter he has left for his successor as Secretary of War, Samuel Dexter, which contains a statement of the situation of the department and issues requiring immediate …
John Adams PapersForwarding the Enclosed Letter to Amsterdam
Condy asks that his enclosed letter be sent to Amsterdam on board any vessel bound for Dutch territory or Hamburg, Germany.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Swords & Belts
Mr. Orr has stated that he gave the necessary certificates of inspection to the manufacturers of the swords and belts and had them boxed and marked US 1799 but took no further charge of them. They …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding returns and vouchers
Forwards the returns and vouchers from the previous three months.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Forwarding Remittances Through Boston
Williams has received from Boston $1000 in post notes on account of the armory at Springfield. All letters from the southward directed to Springfield will, by an arrangement with the Postmaster …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Recommendations for Officers
Adams forwards two recommendations for officer appointments.
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation With Uncertainty
Forwards a recommendation for a man to be appointed to some government office, but admits he is not sure how to respond to it; asks that the man be considered for any vacancies in the Departments of …
John Adams PapersForwarding Recommendation for Captain's Appointment
Forwards the recommendation of a man as a captain in the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers. Adams adds his own opinion of the man.
John Adams PapersForwarding Proceedings of Court Martial of 12th Regiment Lieutenant
Forwards proceedings of a court martial against Lt. Samuel Hoffman of the 12th Infantry Regiment, along with a letter from General Hamilton concerning the same.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendations for Army Appointments
Forwards various recommendations for officer appointments.
John Adams PapersForwarding of Recommendations for Army Appointments
Forwards recommendations of several young men for appointment as officers.
John Adams Papers
