James McHenry
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Requests Assistance with Objections to Michael Gunkle
Refers to Michael Gunckle's employment to supply boats at fort with provisions, but objections have been made. Requests assistance with objections to Gunckle's activity.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests 32 pound shot for Captain Barry to Embark for Sea
Reports that Captain Barry is ready for sea, waiting only for a small amount of 32 pound shot.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequesting the right to recommend officers
Expresses offense that New Hampshire Senators John Langdon and Samuel Livermore have not sought after the opinions of himself - the Governor of New Hampshire - for officer recommendations in the …
James McHenry PapersRequest to Settle Account for Firewood for Col. Stevens on Governor's Island
Examination of vouchers for firewood for Col. Stevens's troops on Governor's Island reveals a question about the amount received. Requests the opinion of the accountant, who will most likely need to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to pay Robert Bowne of New York City
Request to pay Robert Bowne of New York City $1050.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request to pay Colonel Jonathan Rhea on account of Daytons contracts for furnishing subsistence to New Jersey troops
Dayton requests payment to Colonel Jonathan Rhea of $5000 on account of Dayton's contract for furnishing provisions to troops of United States in New Jersey.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request to pay Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear
Request to pay $500 to Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear River.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request to pay Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear
Request to pay $500 to Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear River.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request to pay Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear
Request to pay Benjamin Smith $500 for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear River.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request to pay Benjamin Smith for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear
Request to pay Benjamin Smith $500 for erecting part of Fort Johnston at the mouth of Cape Fear River in North Carolina.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request for Tents, Clothing Supply for Fort Wolcott
Encloses statement of tents for garrisons recently requested by General Hamilton. Suggests checking supply on hand in the public store, taking care not to use tents intended for regimental use. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for Sending of Officer's Commissions to Volunteer Company
Adams asks McHenry to send officers' commissions to a company of volunteers.
John Adams PapersRequest for Precision in Courts Martial; Approval of Execution if Necessary for Overall Discipline
Asks McHenry to urge future courts martial to pay attention to every detail, especially in life or death cases, as the discipline of the army depends on this exactness. Seems to decline to sign the …
John Adams PapersRequest for Policies on Regimental Surgeons & Chaplains
Mentions deluge of applications for regimental chaplains and surgeons; asks for McHenry's statement of policy on this. Also asks for a list of the surgeon applicants for Col. Rice's regiment; and for …
John Adams PapersRequest for Payment for Services Rendered
Request for remission of bills to Wadsworth, after describing the services he has rendered -- managing the acquisition of shoes & cartridge boxes. Refers to money troubles he is having.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRequest for Musket Stocks
Col. Joseph Williams has requested a supply of musket stocks. Suggests using the best seasoned stocks first, with the remaining to be used as needed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for Items for Col. Stevens
Enclosed return was received this morning. Col. Stevens requests immediate shipment of all items except coats and vests.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for Inquiry into Pay Withheld
Forwards a letter from Augustus de Grasse, asking McHenry to investigate why de Grasse's pay has been withheld.
John Adams PapersRequest for Commssion
Letter, asks for officer's commission; describes Revolutionary War service; mentions Great Britain; describes battle wound.
James Wilkinson PapersRequest by John Nicholson for Anvil, Vise, and Flat Files
John Nicholson requests an anvil, vise, and flat files for work. The vise is in the public store and the anvil and flat files must be purchased.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Talks with Indians, Request to Hoist American Flag
Requests funds for April-June to pay the army. Reports business with Double Head and other chiefs regarding horse theft. He and Colonel Butler will hold Indian talks. The Indians have requested a U.S. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports State of Tents
Reports 120 common tents remain in public store. 9 horseman's tents are damaged but may be repaired. 144 common tents are packed up, ready for delivery to the 6th regiment. 23 common tents need …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports State of Barracks at Carlisle with Possibility of Converting More Buildings
Finds barracks and other buildings erected for public stores at Carlisle can be fitted to house 3 regiments and their officers. Contiguous buildings could be fit into barracks for another regiment if …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
