James McHenry
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Review of Situation & Accounting for Construction of Fort McHenry; Need for Additional Funds
Expresses the Baltimoreans' concern that insufficient money to finish the fortifications at Fort McHenry will leave the harbor defenseless. After affirming Baltimore's vital state as a port, Gilmer …
John Adams PapersReturns of Quartermaster Stores for November 1799
Encloses returns for Quartermaster's Department for November.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Return of Officer Recommendations, Affirmative to Their Appointment
Returns officer recommendations sent by McHenry, agreeing that the men should be immediately appointed.
John Adams PapersRequests Workmen to Repair, Clean Muskets in Store
Reports number of French muskets in store that need cleaning and repair. These muskets could then be used instead of contracting for new muskets. Seeks permission for workmen to clean and repair. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant to Pay Bill Due Quartermater General
Requests warrant to pay bills due to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant to Pay Bill Due Quartermater General
Requests warrant to pay 6 bills drawn on Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant to Pay Bill Due Quartermater General
Requests warrant to pay bill due to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant for Quartermaster General & Peter Hunt
Seeks to discharge bills drawn by Quartermaster General amounting to $1,828.78, and to pay a balance to Peter Hunt for $719.93. Requests warrant for $2,548, charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant for Quartermaster General
Requests $10,000 to pay bills due to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant for Quartermaster General
Requests warrant to pay bills drawn by Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant for Quartermaster General
Expresses concern about his charge from the Quartermaster General. Requests a warrant in his name for $5,555.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Sweet Oil of the Purveyor for the Public Store for Muskets
Requests sweet oil for the public store for muskets. Request the Purveyor to deliver ten gallons immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Supplies for Gun Manufactory in Springfield
Gun manufactory in Springfield requires additional supply of gunstocks to carry business through winter. Suggests an immediate order to take into account transportation and to give the Quartermaster …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Supplies for Col. Butter for Barracks at South West Point and Tellico
Henley had to draw on Josiah Nichol in order to fill Colonel Butler's request for building supplies. The amount of the bill has passed to the credit of the Treasurer and Henley asks McHenry to approve …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Shipping Information for Schooner to Carry Stores to New Orleans
Reports on schooners carrying stores to New Orleans. Requests information necessary for departure.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Rolled Iron for Springfield Public Works; Reports Insufficient Shipment to Col. Stevens
Col. Joseph Williams requests rolled iron for public works in Springfield. Hodgdon requests the iron to be stored at public store in Philadelphia until transportation can be provided to Springfield. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Review of Edward Butler's Accounts
Report of Captain Edward Butler's accounts with accountant's report. Assumes that Butler drew money from the paymaster, the tent master, and the quartermaster to discharge duties from …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Release of Marines to Guard Ships
Reports necessity of employing all Marines on board ships. Wants guard for frigate. Requests military to relieve the Marines for this purpose.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Putty, Window Glass for New Barracks at Tellico and West Point
Col. David Henley requests putty and window glass for new barracks at Tellico and South West Point. Requests order and deposit in the public store, and to be transported by the first wagon. Henley …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Poles for Different Types of Tents
Reports number of tent poles in the public store. Requests ridge poles to meet future needs. Distinguishes between common tents, horsemen's tents, and cannon tents.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Payment to Quartermaster General
Requests bills be paid to Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
