John Stagg
65 documents

Detachments Formed While on March
05/18/1795 Autograph Letter SignedAdjutant Mr. Lowell put another detachment under command of Hale during march from Boston, at Newport Hale received a second detachment. Muster and pay roll for all men enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Stationery & Putty Requested by Colonel Henley
05/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon wants to know what action was taken in response to the request for stationery and putty by Colonel Henley for the garrison at Knoxville. On the order, it is not clear who is to provide the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request for Stagg to Settle Accounts in Philadelphia in sted of Haskell
06/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedRequested Stagg settle Haskell's accounts with Simmons in his sted due to Haskell's obligations that keep him from traveling to Philadelphia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Regulations Respecting Salutes
01/19/1797 Document SignedJames McHenry details the number of guns with which to salute officers of different ranks among foreign navies.
Clairborne (JFH) Collection
Payment to John Stagg to William Simmons for payment to William Skinner
09/06/1797 Document SignedHaskell requests that Stagg or Simmons pay Mr William Skinner $200.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Disposition of Military Accounts
06/06/1797 Letter SignedHamilton issues detailed instructions regarding the disposition of military accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
06/27/1798 LetterbookSimmons sends certificates to Stagg.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Regarding his resignation as chief clerk
05/28/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDelivers thanks to John Stagg for debunking the rumors that McHenry had pressured him to resign as chief clerk of the War Department in order to make room for his brother-in-law.
James McHenry Papers
Inquiry as to Whether John Stagg Felt Pressured to Resign by McHenry
05/24/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry mentions hearing a rumor that he had forced Stagg out of the position of Chief Clerk of the War Department to make way for McHenry's brother-in-law, and that he treated him badly in that …
John Adams Papers
Concerning the resignation of John Stagg as clerk
05/24/1800 Autograph Letter SignedNotes that there is a rumor floating around - which has reached the President - that McHenry encouraged Stagg to resign from his position as chief clerk of the War Department in order to create a job …
James McHenry Papers
