Rufus King
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The State Systems are an Accursed Thing
07/15/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox writes to King regarding the Constitutional Convention and other political matters. The conduct of France in establishing provincial assemblies is seized with great eagerness by advocates of …
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Knox discusses frontier lands and boundaries with King
09/28/1791 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses ensigncy in regular regiment; discusses state boundaries.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Whiskey Rebellion in Maryland and Pennsylvania
09/17/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Hamilton writes Rufus King, U.S. Senator from New York. Mentions John Jay's relations with the Portuguese Ministry. Concludes the letter by discussing the insurrection in western Maryland …
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Raising infantry against Whiskey Rebellion
10/30/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the U.S. Senator from New York, Rufus King, Federalist. States that "it is of great consequence" that a law be passed in Congress raising 500 infantry and …
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Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury
09/22/1794 DocumentLetter from Secretary Hamilton to Senator Rufus King of New York. Image not available.
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[Duplicate] Request for Permission to Sell Arms
12/01/1795 Copy of Signed DocumentRequest to procure permit to sell arms in Great Britain.
FO 5/21 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Medals for Deserving Indians
10/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMedals to be presented to Indians as gifts to be struck in England due to cost and workmanship. McHenry requested Mr. Trumbull design the engraving for the medals.
Arthur G. Mitten Collection
Medals for Indians, Request for a Book, Etc.
12/04/1797 LetterbookThe Secretary at War mentions the following to Rufus King: Indians are asking for medals that have been promised to them; discusses the design of the medals; and McHenry asks King to procure a book in …
Misc.MSS.Coll. - Folder: Rufus King, Mm79004324
Implementing new dress, regulations, and merit
06/07/1798 Autograph Letter fragmentSecretary McHenry discusses new military dress and regulations.
Rufus King Papers
Turning down the position of Inspector General
09/12/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterPolitely turns down the United States' offer to make him Inspector General of the Artillery, explaining that he already has too many engagements and obligations. Concludes, however, by stating his …
James McHenry Papers
Sale of British Goods in Jamaica
05/21/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterMilitary stores in Jamaica abandoned by British troops, now offered for sale to United States. Enclosed abstract lists articles for sale.
American Manuscripts
Letter from the Secretary at War
07/13/1799 LetterbookThe Secretary at War discusses filling vacant offices.
Manuscript Rumford
Forwarding Plan for English & American Interests Relative to Saint-Domingue [Haiti]
01/09/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses a plan for the mutual commercial interests and safety of English Caribbean possessions and the southern American states in relation to Saint-Domingue [now Haiti, currently in slave revolt]. …
John Adams Papers
Declines Offer to Lead American Military Academy
09/12/1799 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedAcknowledges receipt of letter and invitation. Expresses humble gratitude. Declines offer based on commitments, but hopes to visit America and pay his respects to the President. [Known previously as …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Count Rumford's proposed visit to the US, etc
07/03/1799 Autograph Letter SignedResponds to the request from Count Rumford to visit the United States, where he was born, if possible, for the purpose of donating his collection of military materials to an academy. McHenry forwarded …
Rufus King Papers
Receipt of Atlas
08/01/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDescribes atlas procured from trader, requests missing maps of Malta and Goza. Discussed end of term in War Office, described cartridge paper, and discussed presidential campaign and election.
American Manuscripts
Concerning shipments of cartridge paper from London
05/31/1800 Letter SignedWrites that he does not know if the United States has received its shipments of cartridge paper from London. Adds that this is last day of duties as War Secretary.
James McHenry Papers- No image
Comments on President Adams and the Jeffersonian Opposition
01/05/1800 Autograph LetterAmong other items of interest, General Hamilton decries the spirit of faction that, especially in Virginia, is more violent than ever. The leaders there possess all powers of the local government and …
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