Robert Goodloe Harper
9 documents
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Claims of Maryland Continental Soldier
03/17/1796 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of authorAdvises Harper that the claims of John McNeal, a soldier in a company of Colonel Rawling's "Flying Camp" Regiment of Maryland Continental Army troops that was captured at the surrender of Fort …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Sending diplomats to France
08/01/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges Congressman Harper's recent move to Baltimore in order to practice law, encouraging him to make contacts with some of McHenry's friends. Relays orders from President Adams that William …
Robert Goodloe Harper Papers, Mm82024950 -
Important Not to Make Bad Worse
08/07/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry believes that the mission should continue to receive fair play and should be conducted with the same candor as if the measure is the best that could be devised. It is important not to make bad …
Robert Goodloe Harper Papers, Mm82024950 -
Explains Efforts to Put Down Insurgents
03/26/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSpeaks of possibility of government enforcement against insurgents. Presumes organization of volunteer militia. Hopes to surprise insurgents with troops from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
Appointment of Colonel Watts
08/24/1799 Draft Letter SignedWrites to Congressman Harper before leaving to Trenton that Colonel Watts has already accepted his appointment, otherwise he would give consideration to his wishes.
James McHenry Papers -
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Letter to the Congressman from South Carolina
04/09/1800 DocumentLetter from William Simmons, War Department Accountant, to Congressman Robert Harper of South Carolina. Image not available.
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Explanations of Military Expenses
01/30/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed list of military expenses, with details, for current year in case the bill before senate to suspend enlistments passes.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of Representatives -
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Cost of Indians Traveling to Seat of Government
04/16/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentEnclosed information regarding Indian relations. Accountant requested information on the travel expenses related to Indians to seats of government. Mentioned increasing the influence of U.S. within …
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