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Contract to supply armorers at Springfield
12/04/1800 DocumentAsks for proposal to supply armorers at Springfield in the ensuing year.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)
Contract for the Delivery of Cannon between Samuel Dexter and Henry Foxall
12/20/1800 Copy of documentArticles of agreement between Samuel Dexter and Henry Foxall for delivery of 24 and 32 pounder cannon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Contract for supply of rations
12/04/1800 LetterbookDexter discusses proposal for supply of rations for ensuing year.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)
Contract for Rations in North Carolina
05/14/1800 Printed Document SignedCopy of a contract for supplying rations in North Carolina by merchant Daniel Wheaton of New Hanover North Carolina.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Contract for rations in Maryland
12/04/1800 LetterbookDexter informs Richardson that the contract for supplying the troops in Maryland was offered to another person.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)
Contract for Rations for Pennsylvania and Delaware, Between Dexter and Thomson
09/09/1800 Printed Document SignedArticles of Agreement between Samuel Dexter and Edward Thomson, merchant in Philadelphia, for provision of rations in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Contract for rations
12/18/1800 LetterbookDexter discusses a proposal to supply rations to troops in North Carolina.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)
Contract for pistols between McHenry and Simeon North
02/07/1800 Copy of documentArticles of Agreement between James McHenry and Simeon North of Berlin, Connecticut, for furnishing 1500 pistols.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Contract for iron ball and kentledge
12/18/1800 Letterbook CopyAccount for supplying ball and kentledge advanced to Treasury Department. Requests statement of amount supplied.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Contract for Alexander Dalrymple Orr to Provide Rations
08/15/1800 Document SignedArticles of Agreement between Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War, and Alexander Dalrymple Orr of Mason County Kentucky to provide rations east of Mississippi River, below mouth of Ohio, to southern …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Contract between Samuel Dexter and Edward Thompson for Rations
09/04/1800 Printed Document SignedArticles of Agreement between Samuel Dexter and Edward Thomson, merchant of Philadelphia for the provision of rations at Oswego, Pittsburg, Fort Franklin, LeBouf, Cincinnati; Picuge Town, Loramie's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Contract Between Dexter and William Colfax for Rations
12/31/1800 Printed Document SignedArticles of agreement between Samuel Dexter and William Colfax of Bergen County New Jersey for provisions of rations. Describes the price and composition of rations, as well as how they should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Continuance of the Recruiting Service
04/29/1800 Draft LetterHamilton observes that it appears that the continuance of the recruiting service under Gen. Pinckney has proceeded from some misapprehsnsion of Hamilton's intentions but he has written the general on …
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Continuance of the Recruiting Service
04/29/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton admonishes Gen. Pinckney respecting the continuance of the recruiting service in several corps of Pinckney's command. The General Order related to this subject should be communicated to the …
Printed Versions 
Contingent Expenses of Military Officers
05/08/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a copy of Gen. Hamilton's letter to Benjamin Williamson, Deputy Paymaster General at New York, instructing him to settle certain contingent and incidental expenses of military officers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Contingent expenses for proving powder
08/27/1800 Document SignedPlease please to pay the bearer $40 for proving powder.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Construction of Defenses on Beacon Island
03/06/1800 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. James Taylor is authorized to construct certain works and defenses on Beacon Island, North Carolina. Simmons should transmit to Taylor the necessary forms and instructions relative to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Conspiracy to Effect an Insurrection of the Blacks in Henrico County, Virginia
09/11/1800 Letter SignedNewman warns of a possible conspiracy by slaves to foment a rebellion in Henrico County, Virginia. He urges that Virginia's arms and equipage be moved to Harpers Ferry to keep them from being seized …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Consideration of Col. Smith's Request for Command of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
05/23/1800 Autograph Draft LetterDiscusses the possibility of granting the request of Col. Smith of the 12th Regiment. Smith has requested to be transferred to command of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, and to transfer …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543- No image
Congratulations to Hamilton
05/07/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThe Chevalier mistakenly congratulates Hamilton on his appointment by President Adams as commanding officer of the US Army to replace George Washington.
Printed Versions - No image
Confusion Pertaining to the Assignment of Officers
02/05/1800 Letter SignedJohn Hamtramck comments that the confusion over the assignment of officers to regiments has to do largely with the great distance of communication between him and General James Wilkinson.
Printed Versions 
Confirming the Status of John McDonald
12/10/1800 Letter SignedJames O'Hara has exhibited a charge against the United States for twenty barrels of pork delivered to John McDonald at Michilimackinac. He states that McConald was acting as Assistant Commissary at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Confirming Pension Status
10/04/1800 Autograph Letter SignedAuthor confirms that Whittington is on the books of his office as a pensioner in Pennsylvania, previously of Delaware.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Confirmation of receipt of wastebook
05/23/1800 Document SignedReceived letter and copy of waste book which will be filed. Have heard nothing on subject with Secretary of War letter of 30th ultimo.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Conduct of the Courts of Maryland
04/16/1800 Autograph Letter SignedAsh requests that McHenry allow him to make use of his library in Baltimore and discusses his recent unpleasant experiences in the Baltimore County Court.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.
