James McHenry
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Pay of Captain Kalteisen's Detachment
Certification that $548.63 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort Johnson South Carolina under Captain Michael Kalteisen being the pay of himself, Captain …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Pay for the Second Quarter of 1798
Hodgdon describes the urgency with which the gentlemen who receive salaries along with his own view the necessity of obtaining their pay for the quarter ending June 30, 1798,
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pay Due the State of Virginia
Wood requests that John Dawson be paid whatever sum may be found due to the State of Virginia for advances made for and on account of the General Government.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Pay & Allowances for Canal Laborers
Hodgdon discusses the pay and allowances for the sundry laborers who will work on the new canal.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Papers Related to Sundry Accounts
Hodgdon provides a detailed explanation of three papers submitted by Mr. Glen relating to sundry accounts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Paper, Wax & Wafers, and Stands of Arms
Hodgdon provides information on the supply of paper and stands of arms forwarded to Wilmington, North Carolina.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outrage at Intrigue Surrounding Relative Rank of Generals; Assumption of Responsibility for Issue by President Adams
Adams states that he cannot share McHenry's stated sentiments on relative rank to General Knox, as he cannot agree with them. Affirms his belief that the law dictates that rank between officers …
John Adams PapersOutlines Transportation and Payment for Guns from Halifax to Charleston
Encloses letter from Gibbs & Channing to charter transportation of guns at Halifax to Charleston. Outlines payment plan.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOutlines Rules and Regulations for Quartermasters
Refers to rules and regulations for all quartermasters. Outlines proper expenditure and reporting process for stores and public supplies. All supplies should be for public use. Outlines which records …
Letters Received by the Secretary of War (Main Series), 1801-1889. (RG107) (M221)Outlines Ranks and Promotions; Recommends Hamilton and Pinckney
Pleased to announce the appointment of a major general in the army by the President and the Senate. Refers to upcoming campaign and lists names of potential candidates, including Pinckney and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Outlines Proper Procedures, Forms
Refers to contractors who supply troops on the frontier and the removal of offices from Trenton to Philadelphia, as well as pending legislation regarding administration of departments. Encourages …
Letters Received by the Secretary of War (Main Series), 1801-1889. (RG107) (M221)Outlines Costs, Ownership, and Jurisdiction of Vessels
Requests completion of ship construction and supply of military stores according to constitutional law. Outlines costs and ownership. Lists types of boats and annual expenses.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOur Situation Relative to Clothing for the Army
Hodgdon expresses his concern regarding clothing for the Army at the northern posts. As winter approaches, clothing should be transported immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Our Lack of Laboratory Preparations
Hodgdon worries that no provisions have been made for the buildings or materials needed for the preparation of the laboratories. The lack of all kinds of stores for the magazines will soon be felt if …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Origins of Arms
Hodgdon discusses the origins of the sundry arms located in the stores of the United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Organization of Military and Government
Describes concentration of commands; personal opinion on organization of military commands.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Orders for Pattern Muskets, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses various supply matters and urges that Mr. Mackey be paid as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Order of Operations for Provisional Army; French Forces in Florida
Speaks of order of operations in the provisional army. Mentions French forces in Florida.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Order of Commissions
Adams felt that McHenry believed the unanimous opinion of the public and the Federalists was that Hamilton should be appointed first. Adams negated this sentiment as false, noting that McHenry …
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionOrder from the Baltimore Naval Yard
Wolcott requests an order on the naval yard at Baltimore, specifically for articles related to ordnance equipment.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Opinions of the Heads of Departments
Wolcott has signed the paper requesting opinions from the heads of departments but he maintains that written opinions should not be requested without the direction of the President.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Opinion of Officers
Outlines possible officers to file the command and positions on the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Makes note of desirable characteristics of commanding officers.
George & Katherine Davis CollectionOn the Provisional Army and its domestic opposition
Uriah Tracy informs James McHenry that Governor Jonathan Trumbull and Colonel Wadsworth from Connecticut are preparing names for officers in an additional regiment for the Provisional Army. Tracy …
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