James McHenry
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Torrent of Devastation and Massacre
Based on Information from Major Abner Hammond who is currently visiting the Creek towns, relations with the Indians are more favorable than they have appeared. Nevertheless, Governor Jackson confirms …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.Thoughts on the Crime of & Pardon for Andrew Anderson
Adams discusses his thoughts on the sentencing of Andrew Anderson, believing that the prisoners Anderson was accused of helping escape had induced him to desert. Encloses Anderson's pardon, leaving …
John Adams PapersTheft of Horses and the Murder of John Moreland, Etc.
Governor Jackson discusses a number of matters including the theft of horses from the Cheehaw King, the murder of John Moreland by two Coweta braves, the sale of some of Georgia's frontier land, …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.The Plan for the Arrangement of the Artillery
Hamilton presents a detailed plan for the arrangement of the artillery throughout the states of the eastern seaboard in addition to the western army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Justice of My Present Request
Osborne explains the circumstances which caused him to be placed under arrest for disobeying a senior officer. He wants to be tried by senior officers and not by his peers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Charges Give Me More Pleasure than Pain
Rivardi responds to the charges against him and asserts that a Court of Inquiry will most assuredly demonstrate the malice of any accuser;
Alexander Hamilton PapersTemporary Hospital at Castle Island
General Lincoln has inspected the barracks at Castle Island as a possible location for a temporary hospital and reports that the barracks have been neglected and are in need of repair. Wolcott asks …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Temporary Accommodations for Seamen at Newport
Wolcott will defer taking action on erecting a building at Newport for the temporary accommodation of seamen until he has heard from General Hamilton.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Surplus of Rations;
Frye discusses the disposition of the surplus of rations resulting from the departure of part of his garrison to West Point.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSupplies, Sentencing Capt. Vance, & the Division of States into Districts
Hamilton discusses supply concerns, Capt. Vance's trial and sentence, and the need to divide sundry States into miltiary districts, and sub-districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSupplies for Soldiers in Litchfield, Connecticut
Describes want of supplies for soldiers stationed in Litchfield, Connecticut under Captain Ranney. Mentions that the recruiting service there already has 36 men, but asks why they are furnished with …
James McHenry PapersSum Due the Contractor at Richmond
Simmons certifies the sum due the contractor for the rations, quartermaster's stores, and hospital stores furnished to the recruits of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineeers, under the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Suggests Warrant for Mr. Glen's Disbursement
Has examined accounts and vouchers of Mr. Glen to present information to Accountant for adjustment. Refers to other charges under Mr. Glen's responsibility. Suggests issuing a warrant in his favor to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Ordering Supplies from Quartermaster Stores Near Posts
Requisition for supplies from Col. Stevens. Suggests ordering supplies from quartermasters' stores near the posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
