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Meetings with the Agents to Receive the Stipend
Hawkins encloses notes and transcriptions of his meetings with the agents appointed to receive the stipend. He thinks that St. Mary's might be a suitable place for commercial ventures or public …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersMeeting with the Indians
The Indians have only just arrived. The Commissioners plan to meet them in the morning. Hawkins notes some of the concerns of the commissioners and asks for instructions.
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersMedicine & Surgical Instruments Sent to Norfolk
Medicines and surgical instruments should be received from the Storekeeper and tranported by water to Captain Richard Blackburn of the garrison at Norfolk , Virginia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Medical update from the frigate U.S.S. United States
Personal letter from Gillaspy, Surgeon's Mate, to Simmons. Gillaspy notes that he has not been well since he last saw Simmons. Mentions medical situation on the Navy frigate U.S.S. United States. One …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Medals for Indians, Request for a Book, Etc.
The Secretary at War mentions the following to Rufus King: Indians are asking for medals that have been promised to them; discusses the design of the medals; and McHenry asks King to procure a book in …
Misc.MSS.Coll. - Folder: Rufus King, Mm79004324McKim provides intelligence to Secretary at War
McKim sends an intelligence report to the Secretary at War regarding the impact of the U.S. presidential election on international trade. McKim was made privy to the information while in Saint …
Huntington MssMcIntyre Annexed to Command of Lieut. Rowan at Oswego
Certificate of annexation and date of discharge for McIntyre enclosed. Dispute over pay recounted.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)McHenry to Wilkinson Concerning Situation in Indian/Spanish Country
James McHenry writes General James Wilkinson on sending an officer to investigate an affair concerning the possible demolition of U.S. forts in Indian country and the claims of Spanish subjects to …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry to Guion, Forwarding Letter Concerning Efforts to Conciliate Spanish and Enforce Treaty
James McHenry forwards to Capt. Isaac Guion a letter to General Wilkinson, detailing the efforts made to conciliate Spanish officers in the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region and enforce the recent …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry to Guion, Commenting on Border Situation with Canada & How it Affects Border Situation in Florida
James McHenry informs Capt. Isaac Guion of the situation on the border with British Canada, and opines on a rumored British invasion of points south. Advises that the relationship with the Spanish in …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry Chastises Guion, Comments on Situation in U.S.-Spanish Florida Border Region
James McHenry chastises Capt. Isaac Guion for not executing his orders in the Natchez-Chickasaw Bluffs region more effectively. Notes he will be more explicit in future instructions, to avoid …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMay God in His Mercy Arrest the Fever, Etc.
Mrs. Harris is suffering from a sore mouth and throat. Mr. Bass tells Harris that the Watch Coats and blankets are finishing up for the Western posts and that the order for the clothing in general is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Matters of Paymaster
Vance advises McHenry on his actions regarding the settling of his accounts.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Material for Binding the Awnings of the "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver to Mr. Dowers the nine pieces of scarlet binding needed for binding the awnings of the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayMarine Clothing to Captain William MacRea
"Be pleased to deliver to Captain William MacRea of the frigate United States, twelve suits of marine clothing."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMarine Clothing & Musket Cartridges for Lieut. McRea
Harris is directed to deliver one sergeant's suit of Marine clothing and thirteen dozen musket cartridges to Lieutenant William McRea of the Marines on board the frigate "United States."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayMaria's Trunks Shipped
The trunks of the sloop "Maria" have been shipped.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Manufacturing Small Arms in Virginia
Mr. McCormick is introduced to Govenor Wood of Virginia so that he can present proposals respecting the manufacture of small arms in that State. McCormick's friends have convinced McHenry that if he …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Manifest of sundries shipped by Samuel and Joseph Sterret, Naval Agents for Baltimore
Manifest of sundries shipped by Samuel and Joseph Sterret, Naval Agents for Baltimore on board the ship Mount Vernon, William Stokes master, bound for Baltimore for frigate Constellation. Manifest …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToMajor Hunt's settlement
Requests that Swan have Major Thomas Hunt send in a settlement of his account on his arrival at the Army. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/03/1797. Cited in Simmons to Swan, 05/19/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Major Hunt's pay and his account
Notification that the Secretary of War has authorized Major Hunt to be paid 350 dollars that he will receive from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston. Requests that he settle his account …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Major Craig's Status Report
To inform the Secretary at War, Major Craig addresses the handling of correspondance, the shipment of ordinance, and he encloses a return of stores.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig's Requisition for General Wilkinson
The Secretary of War requests that Major Craig's requisition for General Wilkinson be completed by transporting the designated military and quartermaster's stores to Pittsburgh. One ton of powder …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
Major Craig forwards pay and muster rolls to William Simmons with necessary explanations.
Isaac Craig Papers
