Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Manuscript Department
244 documents
Assisting Turbulent Young Men
Writing for his son who is ill, General Irvine observes that the two men acting as sergeants may not be able to provide adequate assistance to Lieutenant Wolstencraft so he suggests another officer …
William Irvine PapersArrangement of Subdivisions
Advised current legion be divided. Requested official letter regarding the reorganization if approval was given. Discussed promotion of officers, duties of president.
Dreer Collection$5000 to Captain Vance
McPherson asks McHenry to issue his warrant to place five thousand dollars in the hands of Captain Samuel Vance, paymaster of the troops called into service, so he can advance the pay that has been …
W. M. Hornor Collection[Private] Promotion of Wilkinson
Affirmed McHenry's desire to promote Wilkinson to Major General.
Dreer CollectionSorting Through the Numerous Applications & Recommendations
Dexter assures Senator Dayton that he is diligently compiling a list of applications and recommendations to be submitted to the President for his approval.
Officer's in the American Revolution, 3rd Administration, Case 2, Box 15Regarding French Privateers, Barbary Piracy, & Ships' Planks
Discusses the stopping of the ship Delaware at Newcastle, on account of some French mischief; also declares that the precise state of the "Algerian business" [piracy by the Barbary states] is …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceLetter from the Intendant of Military Stores
Samuel Hodgdon requests that General MacPhearson close the account of military stores opened for supply of his Corps of Blues during the campaign against John Fries Rebels. This letter encloses a …
McPherson Manuscripts, Military Papers CorrespondenceLetter Citation
Cited in Simmons to House, 01/06/1801. Due to illness, General Irvine's son has retreated to a warmer climate in Charleston until Spring. In the meantime, the barracks occupied by his Company has been …
William Irvine PapersGeneral McPherson's Accounts
Enclosed is a copy of a letter written to the Accountant of the War Department relative to General McPherson's accounts included with the accounts themselves.
W. M. Hornor CollectionEnclosed List of Invalid Pensioners for Pennsylvania
List of pensioners and warrant for their payment, request for list of deaths to remove names from list.
Conarroe Collection HSP Collection #146 (NUCMC 60-1616)American Treatment of Armed French Vessels
Despite the fact that a treaty with the French Republic is before the U. S. Senate, Secretary of the Navy Stoddert orders Barry to treat French armed vessels as hostile so long as they continue their …
Officer's in the American Revolution, 3rd Administration, Case 2, Box 15Additional Compensation During the Northhampton Expedition
McHenry directs Simmons to respond favorably to General McPherson's request for additional compensation to cover the maintenance of Captain Rodman's troop of horse and the incidental expenses of his …
W. M. Hornor CollectionRegarding Request for Furlough
Informs Wallington that his request for a furlough must be sent to his colonel.
John Wallington MSSBarracks Unfit for Habitation
Both the attending physician and the barrack master, Mr. Barker, affirm that the barracks are not fit to be inhabited.
William Irvine PapersThe Prospect of Selling Some Land
Stoddert is anxious to sell some of his lots in the city but is concerned about the prospect of selling at a price that reflects what he considers the appropriate value of the property.
Officer's in the American Revolution, 3rd Administration, Case 2, Box 15
