Uriah Tracy
20 documents
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Concerning the application of Major Clark
Accountant of the War Department writes the Congressional Chairman of the Committee of Claims on the application of Major John Clark.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Concerning the account of Doctor Gould
Informs the Chariman of the Committee of Claims that he has obtained a copy of the account of Doctor Gould as settled by the State of Virginia for the depreciation on his pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Account of George Schreffner, doctor
Informs Uriah Tracy, chairman of the Committee of Claims, that the War Office has no records of a return for Doctor George Schreffner, late of Pulaski's Legion.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Changes to the War Accountant's Office
Agrees with Tracy, a Representative from Connecticut, who suggested that the business of the office needed alterations, which Simmons argues requires the interposition of Congress.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Will Colonel Talmage Take a Regiment?
Hamilton regrets that the post of Adjutant General is occupied by William North but urges Colonel Talmage instead to consent to lead a Regiment.
Alexander Hamilton Papers -
Dangers in re-arranging the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
Informs Tracy that Adams wishes to change the order of rank for the Major-Generals of the Provisional Army, with Knox first, then Pinckney, then Hamilton. States that such a re-arrangement would lead …
James McHenry Papers -
State of recruiting services
Provides a list of appointed officers. States that he is pleased that the recruiting service is doing well in Connecticut, which he says is doing well everywhere.
James McHenry Papers -
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Records Converation about Appointment Nominations before the Senate
Responds to a request to record the events of a conversation in his office from the previous summer with Tracy, McHenry, and Mr. Lee, Attorney General. Comments were made about military appointments, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
List of Nominations for Appointment
Lieut. Col. Taylor and Major Hamilton have recommended John Brown as captain and Austin Lidy and Nathan Noyes as lieutenants, whose names have been forwarded to the President. Lists other nominations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
French Principles and Wild Democracy, Etc.
Governor Davie has been appointed an envoy to replace Patrick Henry and will go with Mr. Ellsworth to France unless the change of circumstances brought on by the successes of the allied powers induce …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697. -
Concerning vacancies in Colonel Taylor's regiment
Concerning vacancies in Colonel Taylor's regiment; states that it will not be too late for him to alter a list of recommended appointments to be sent to President Adams.
James McHenry Papers -
Announces Discussion on Military Bill; Requests Names
Reports that the House reopened discussion on the military bill. Requests additional names to add. Lists names.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
Regarding a bill for military appropriations
Acknowledges receiving the bill for military appropriations, concerning horses and cavalry units in particular. Mentions a stipend for the Choctaw Indians.
James McHenry Papers -
Intentions of Foreign Powers, Etc.
Answers to questions requiring knowledge of the intentions of foreign powers can only be guessed. If there is to be war, the exportation of offensive weapons should be forbidden. If there is peace the …
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4) -
Embargo on the exportation of gunpowder and firearms
Tells Senator Tracy that he believes it to be unnecessary to discontinue the embargo on the exportation of gun powder and firearms. Suggests, however, that they place a limit on the duration of the …
James McHenry Papers -
Bill for the regulation of public arsenals and magazines
Writes that he has examined the bill "An Act for the Regulation of Public Arsenals and Magazines," approving of the bill and concluding that it will likely be passed.
James McHenry Papers -
Appointment & Instructions for Inspector of Frontiers
Appoints Tracy as an inspector of government installations and property along the various frontiers of the U.S. Gives instructions for this office, including taking observations on relations with the …
John Adams Papers
