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Discussion of Double Rations for Officers
Encloses a letter to General Hamilton. Discusses double rations for officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Disbanding Provisional Army, Filling of Officer Vacancies in Old Regiments, Forwarding of Recommendations & Court Martial Proceedings
Dexter confirms that a recently passed law called for the disbanding of the 12 new regiments of the provisional army, but not the "volunteer corps." Discusses the united opinion of the department …
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Belligerent and Neutral Ships; Relations with Great Britain
Responds to the British Minister to the Secretary of State. Refers specifically to the British vessels--brigantine Experience, ship Lucy, and brigantine Fair Columbian, and to the British sailors and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of a Contractor's Continued Manufacture of Cartridge Boxes
Discusses the continued manufacture of leather cartouch boxes by a particular contractor.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Discusses Interaction with Enemy and Transportation of Cannons
Acknowledges arrival in Providence. Discusses interaction with enemy. Includes instructions on transportation of cannons.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discharge of Sergeant William Hodge
This letter authorizes the discharge of Sergeant William Hodge, if Hodge can find a man to serve in his stead. Hodge's substitute must be approved by his Commanding Officer, Captain Huger.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)Discharge of Edward Pearson for infirmity
With regard to Edward Pearson, he is too old and inform to perform duty as a soldier, particularly on frontier. Asks therefore that he be permitted to report the War Office. He has served in the late …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Disbursements of Captain Thomas Beatly at Harper's Ferry
Letter, enclose abstracts of disbursements made by Captain Thomas Beatly at Harper's Ferry.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Disbursements for Quartermaster's Department
Letter, encloses abstract of disbursements on the Quartermaster Department.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Disability of Samuel Hunter
Certification by Doctors Stevens and William Read of Samuel Hunter's disability as a result of wounds received in the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Directing Carlton Walker to Pay Griffith McRee an Outstanding Balance
Simmons informs Walker of the balance of $1567.98 due the United States by him and directs him to pay Griffith McRee this sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Dire Need of Winter Clothing
Major Craig reiterates the dire need for winter clothing to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig asks Hodgdon what steps he should take to press his claim for adequate compensation for services rendered.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Diplomatic relations with Little Turtle
Secretary McHenry thanks Little Turtle for his friendship and hopes that Little Turtle will continue his friendship with his successor and the United States.
James McHenry PapersDifficulty of Procuring Silver for Large Notes, Etc.
$1000 in post notes on account of the Armory has been received which closes the amount of the estimate of expenditures for February. The mode of remitting a proportion of large and small bills is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulties with the Spanish Government
The enclosed order has been transmitted to the agent at Natchez. The difficulties of managing business with the Spanish government prevented him from obtaining a regular protest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulties in Obtaining Clothing
Frye complains that in 1798 he was directed by the Secretary of War to make a return of clothing which he did for 66 suits and Hodgdon did not send him the suits. Later he made another return for 120 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
