James McHenry
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Warrant Charged to the Quartermaster General
Hodgdon requests a warrant for $11,430 to be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant Charged to the Quartermaster General
Letter, asks for warrant to pay drafts on Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Waiting for Orders
Hodgdon reminds McHenry that Mr. Annelly and the other men are still waiting for orders to go to their new post. An advance has been requested that will allow them and their families to proceed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.View of the Finances of the United States
Responding to a request from the Secretary of War, this is a presentation of US revenues: duties, imports, and finances from 1795-1798. It discusses debt: interest and the proposed payment. It …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Very Few in the Country Who Favor the French
In addition to recommending Washington Carmichael for a lieutenancy in the Army, Denny assures McHenry that very few in the countryside have regard for the French during the ongoing controversy …
James McHenry PapersUrging the Secretary's Decision on My Claim
Hodgdon urges McHenry to make a decsion on his claim.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Unsettled Affairs Among the Indian Nations
Captain Guion explains the procrastination of his communications that is due to the ill state of his health which he has endured for more than three months and the difficulty of communicating because …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Uniforms for the standard receiving ceremony
On the subject of uniforms for a standard receiving ceremony.
James McHenry PapersUnfounded Suspicions of Colonel Smith
An alternative to William Smith has been presented for the post of Lieutenant Colonel Commandant. Apparently Smith has been charged in the opinion of his fellow citizens with serious misconduct.
Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Uneasiness Due to Delay in Quarterly Dues
Hodgdon worries that the gentlemen in his office are growing uneasy due to the delay in receiving their quarterly dues.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Twelve Pounder Guns Wanted for the Frigate at Boston
Letter, discusses cannon for the Frigate at Boston.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transporting Powder from Charleston
Hodgdon recommends transporting the powder from Charleston in casks made specifically for that purpose rather than in the boxes in which it currently resides.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transaction with Robert Bird about Potential Purchase
Refers to letter received from Robert Bird of the House of Bird Lawyers and Bank of London regarding the arrival of a shipment in New York which he hopes to sell to the government. Bird believes that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Tools Wanted at Pittsburgh & Knoxville
Enclosed are lists of tools wanted at Pittsburgh and Knoxville, noting those that are in the public store and those that must be purchased.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Thomas Rowland as Surgeon for the Ship "Baltimore"
Coulter recommends Thomas Rowland as surgeon for the ship "Baltimore." While engaged with Coulter in the practice of medicine, Rowland demonstrated diligence, tenderness, and attention to the sick …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionThe Practice of Firing a Morning & Evening Gun & Sundry Other Issues
Hodgdon addresses multiple supply and ordnance questions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.The Practice of Annexing Counties to Names
Hamilton notes that the practice of annexing counties to the names of military nominations will almost certainly lead to errors and provides one example of such an error.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Louisiana Territory and Spanish
John McKee writes to the Secretary at War about Spanish intrigue on the Mississippi River. Mentions the Natchez Indians and the broader Louisiana Territory. Also makes mention of General James …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647The Effort to Establish a Foundry
Wolcott refers to the thousand dollar advance to Lane & Salter [?] to establish a foundry. The want of models for cannon have delayed the effort to negobtiate a contract.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Draft of an Act to Regulate the Medical Establishment
The document proposes the creation of the office of Physician General for the military. It describes his responsibilities, and the staff and duties accompanying this position.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]The Case of Lieutenant Cobb
Jackson discusses the case of Lieutenant Cobb who, because of a derangement of the Army, lost two year's opportunity to rise in rank. He has been reinstated in the Artillery but now finds himself in …
State of Georgia, Executive Minutes, 06/28/1798-11/07/1799.The Business at Harpers Ferry
In order to get the business at Harpers Ferry moving, it is necessary to get the tools to begin the work. An inventory of wanted tools is enclosed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.The Affair of General Knox Perplexes Me
Hamilton expresses his bewilderment that General Knox seems reluctant to serve as his subordinate in the Provisional Army and encloses a draft of a letter that McHenry can use as a response to Knox.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
