George Washington
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Concerning the appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
Asks Washington if it would be proper for John Adams to proceed in appointing officers for the proposed Provisional Army, which he says will consist of approximately 10,000 troops.
James McHenry PapersArticles on Hand in the Ordnance & Military Stores Departments
Hodgdon assures General Washington that his stationery is being forwarded along with the return of the articles on hand in the ordnance and military stores department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Appointment of Officers; Apportioning of Troops; Requests Finances
President John Adams grants McHenry permission to appoint battalion officers before being nominated by the Senate if time requires. McHenry presents to Washington a list of officers and requests …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Appointment of Officers to New Regiments
Provides statement of public service experience of several officers and staff members. Refers to Congressional recess and Senate work with the the President's nominations. Discusses the nominations of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
Reaffirms Washington's right to appoint whoever he pleases to positions in the Provisional Army. Informs him that John Adams' nomination of Smith for Adjutant General was rejected by Senate.
James McHenry PapersTrade With Domingo Will Be Opened, Etc.
Since Mr. Francis is the purveyor he will purchase the articles mentioned in Washington's letter. Mr. McAlpin states that some of the Spring vessels have arrived but he still has not been able to …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.The State of Things
Hamilton reports to General Washington on the state of recruiting and supplying what he refers to as the Provisional Army. He observes that If McHenry's actions were the equal of his good intentions, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRequests Opinion for Officer Nomations
Refers to the President's opinion about soliciting proper characters to officer regiments of infantry. Requests opinion. Lists potential personnel officers, but requests attention to parties and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Activities, Instructions, and Troops Marching
Acknowledges friendship. Refers to instructions given to General Pinckney. Discusses detachments marching from Philadelphia.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recruiting and Suppression of Rebellion
Informs Washington that he has ordered the Paymaster General to the "Seat of Government" (Philadelphia). Discusses the state of army recruiting efforts in several states and the efforts to suppress …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRaising the Eventual Army
McHenry stresses the possible necessity of raising the eventual army in part or in whole. Measures should be taken for selecting the best qualified of those who are willing to serve. The course of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Provides Report of International and National Affairs; Seeks Opinion
Reports disagreements in the Cabinet with the President with regard to the mission to France. Mentions political party against government and policy with England. Seeks Washington's opinion for the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
