James McHenry
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Leaving Minute Details to the Principal Actors, Etc.
Hamilton discusses a number of concerns: the Indian boundary line, martial law at Detroit; money and clothing to the States, and leaving details to the officers most in a position to handle them.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLaunch of the Galley Senator Ross
Major Craig expresses pride in launch of the Galley "Senator Ross" and further opines that the American Galley will far exceed the Spanish naval capability currently on the Mississippi. He asks for …
Isaac Craig PapersKeeping the Southern States in Good Humor
Sitgreaves is involved in court during the week but will reflect on the theory of the Constitution and laws in favor of the claim once the court obligation is met. There was perhaps a precedent in the …
Stephen Raphel PapersIssuing Clothing Through Regimental Paymasters
Hamilton describes the process by which clothing is to be issued through regimental paymasters.
Alexander Hamilton PapersInstructions for Clothing for Recruits
Received invoice for clothing at Portsmouth. The accompanying statement will provide details of shipment and disbursement, presumably by Lieut. Hale to his recruits. Remaining stores should be placed …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inquires about Repair of Buildings on Cattle Island
Encloses extracts from Stephen Higginson about repairing buildings on Cattle Island.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInquires about Powder Supply
Reports the possession of 3028 lbs. of powder in Detroit last January. Asks if this supply is sufficient or if more should be sent from Albany rather than Pittsburgh, where it cannot be spared.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Information from Captain Houdin about Mr. Hudson
Has received information from Captain Houdin on Mr. Hudson's business; requests direction of how to proceed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Information from Captain Houdin about Mr. Hudson
Enclosed letter from Captain Houdin provides information on Mr. Hudson, calling for future instruction.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Information about Clothing Contract and Additional Orders
Encloses statement showing what clothing is on contract with an order for the additional regiment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Importance of Good Settlers to Maintain Good Indian Relations
Reports that all public business is in good order. Heavy rains have detained shipment to Mr. Hooker. The South West Point ferry is not adequate. Wants to rent land to appropriate farmers of good …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Illegal Speculation in Indians Lands, Etc.
Among a number of matters, McHenry indicts those who have speculated illegally in lands belonging to Indians and then had the audacity to complain to the government when those unlawful actions …
Alexander Hamilton PapersIll-Judged and Unlucky Mission
Harper provides his assessment of American-French relations.
Robert Goodloe Harper Papers, Mm82024950
