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General Return of Brass & Iron Ordnance
Hodgdon is directed to furnish McHenry with a general return and the location of all the brass and iron ordnance that is the property of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Return and Missing Letter
Enclosed general return of stores. Suggested the missing letter Craig wrote Hodgdon would be found at the post office.
James Robertson PapersGeneral Regulations and an Invariable Pay
McHenry informs Simmons that he is awaiting the regulations regarding the pay of Marines, Seamen, Petty Officers, and Midshipmen which will be forwarded so that Simmons can discharge his duties.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Orders for Regimental Paymasters
An extract from the original General Orders issued at Detroit on 10 July 1797 in which regimental paymasters are ordered to render their accounts to Paymaster General Caleb Swan who will then transmit …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Knox's Account for Wine
Knox directed Willings & Francis to submit his bill with them to Hodgdon, which they did in the summer. That bill has not been paid, so they send it again with additions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Gayoso's Defense Against Pope's Allegations of Treaty Violation
Gayoso defends his action to remain at post, states he did not violate treaty between U.S. and Spain. Discussed British movement through U.S. territory to attack Spanish land holdings.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Garrison to take over evacuated Spanish Post
Notification that Pope would move with troops to take over evacuated Spanish post.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Garrison paid
Notification that he has paid the Whetstone Point garrison per Simmons' direction and encloses Captain Morris' receipt for the sum. Cited in Simmons to Kilty, 06/16/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Garrison flags at Newport fortifications
Directs two garrison flags to be sent to Captain Elliott, who is preparing to embark for Newport, Rhode Island in order to take command of the fortifications there.
James McHenry PapersFurther Instructions to Isaac Guion on U.S.-Spanish Florida Border Situation
Encloses several letters for the edification of Capt. Guion on the ongoing diplomatic situation regarding the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region, and enjoins him to keep the peace and care for his …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionFurther Instructions Regarding Troops in Tennessee & Relations with Indians
Acknowledges receipt of Capt. Sparks' last letter, and thanks him for putting a guard over the military stores & for informing McHenry of the "disposition of the people." Advises Sparks on erecting …
John Adams PapersFurnishing Supplies for the Recruiting Party at Windsor
The Secretary of War has directed that arrangements must be made for furnishing supplies for the recruiting party stationed at Windsor in Vermont. Brush is to obtain a contract for the acquisition of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.French policy and Construction at Mount Vernon
Request simple report from McHenry's office. Conduct of French. Notes on construction of his house. Requests forwarding of letter to Messr. Read and Ford.
Frederick Chase CollectionFrench attitudes toward Americans during the Quasi-War
Secretary of State Timothy Pickering expresses regret to Secretary of War James McHenry that his letter was prematurely published by the Pittsburgh newspaper. Pickering then reports that a source …
James McHenry PapersFrederick Dalcho's pay
Notifies Dalcho that he will be paid the balance owed to him for his pay above the amount which Dalcho directed paid to Edwin L. Harris.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Fraudulent Charges by Colonel Rochefontaine at West Point
Reports to the Secretary of War that Colonel Rochefontaine at West Point has fraudulently charged the Department for the hire of a wagon and horses that are Army property and the pay of Archibald …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Fraudulent bill presented at the War Office
Discusses a due bill of Captain Gambles in favor of Dennis Shean for balance of bounty presented at the War Office with an endorsement for sum paid altered with an intention of fraud
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Fourteen Questions Regarding Relations with the French Government
President Adams asks fourteen questions regarding American diplomacy vis a vis the French. On what basis should relations be continued and what concessions should the U.S. make in order to prevent …
Robert Oliver PapersFoster request to Henley to forward letter he has written to the Secretary of War
Foster asks Henley to forward the letter he has written to the Secretary of War on the subject of his contract with the government to provide supplies for the Indians. Foster worries that, if supplies …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwards Monthly Quartermaster Returns
Forwards monthly return of quartermaster's store, January 1797. Reports of ordnance and military stores sent to General Wayne and Captain Butler. Sends news.
Letters Sent and Received by Quartermaster General John Wilkins, Jr., Feb 8-Jul 30, 1797. (RG92)Forwarding the protection of John Cunningham
MacCreery sends a letter with an enclosed protection of John Cunningham, who is currently detained on a frigate. McHenry is asked to forward the protection to his agent in the West Indies.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Forwarding Receipt for Bounty Paid
Forwards duplicate receipt of last bounty paid.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Forwarding pay certificates
Discusses his forwarding of pay certificates and other business of the pay office to Capt. Howell; mentions the auditing of an account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Forwarding of Recent War Department Correspondence, with Table of Contents
Informs President Adams, shortly after his inauguration, of the various affairs involving the War Department by forwarding War Department correspondence to him [the source of this collection]. …
John Adams PapersForwarding of letter of abstracts
Henley describes how and when he forwarded abstracts to Simmons. Explains that some were prepared by gentleman not acquainted with accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
