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Discusses Local Affairs
Announces arrival of Manuel de Lisa from New Orleans on State Department business.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns with Spanish and the Northwest Territory
References relations with Spanish and Indians. Mentions militia, President, and Congress. Concerned about administration of the Northwest Territory.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about Interactions with Spanish
Concerned about possibility of Spanish interaction.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning an appointment for commissioner
Steele stresses that his removal from the Executive Council was procured by the denunciation of his character made by an individual to McHenry. Steele announces that he has written to John Adams to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Clothing for Troops
Description of types of clothing to be delivered to Lieut. Samuel Davidson.
Carson CollectionCertification of Wounded Soldier Andrew Lewis
Certifies that Andrew Lewis served as a soldier in a volunteer militia unit to protect inhabitants of Virginia. While sent on an express to warn the local inhabitants of an impending Indian attack, he …
Charles Simms Papers, Mm82040089.Certification of Allowance for Wounded Veteran Andrew Lewis
Refers to pursuance of Indians and wounds received. Dr. Robert Brownfield certifies that Andrew Lewis's loss of his right arm prevents him from labor or earning a living. Refers to congressional act …
Charles Simms Papers, Mm82040089.Arrangements for Treaty Negotiations
Morris notifies McHenry that arrangements must be made immediately for the treaty negotiations with the Indians on August 20.
Papers of Robert Morris, Mm78033605.Approves Nomination of Uncle James
Approves of presidential decision to nominate his uncle James.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Announces Replacement for Treasurer of the Mint
Reports recent death of Dr. Way leaves office of treasurer of the mint open. He will be replaced by a man from Philadelphia based on the recommendation of the Governor of Maryland.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Your Superior Genius & Talents
Pickering affirms his unqualified support for Hamilton's appointment as second in command of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersYour Opinion Respecting the Proposed Arrangements
McHenry requests Hamilton's opinion regarding the proposed arrangements and swears him to secrecy regarding the contents of his recent letter.
Alexander Hamilton PapersYour Drafts Will Meet Due Honor, Etc.
Hodgdon assures Wilkins that his drafts will be honored and his estimates will be attended to.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Your Country Needs You!
Hamilton enlists General Gunn's service in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersYou Should Not Decline the Appointment, Etc.
Hamilton urges Washington to accept leadership of the provisional army being proposed in respond to the threat of a war with France.
Alexander Hamilton PapersWomen's Letters Pass Through the War Department
Hodgdon observes that the women are perplexed to find that some of the letters from their friends pass through the War Department. That being the case, the letters should be sent under one cover to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.With Considerable Zeal and Detail, Hodgdon Defends Himself
In a six-page letter, Hodgdon energetically defends himself with regard to Wolcott's complaints and threats related to the availability of muskets for patterns and related supply concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Will Receive Instructions from Mr. Wolcott
Received letter. Mr. Wolcott will send instructions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Will 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 PapersWilkinson's Return Does Not Agree with the Quartermaster General's
Hodgdon finds that Gen. Wilkinson's return and that of the Quartermaster General are different which is due to the fact that Wilkinson's is confined to a specific object of which the QMG has no …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Whole Families are Laid Prostate
Among sundry supply matters, Hodgdon discusses the disease that is ravaging Philadelphia. Among the latest victims is his clerk, Banger.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Whereabouts of My Two Chests of Tea?
Hodgdon asks Acheson to inquire of Mr. Skinner if he has any knowledge of the location of Mr. Easton to whom was delivered Hodgdon's two chests of tea.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.What is to be said to General Knox?
McHenry notes that he has had to leave Philadelphia for reasons of health, but inquires as to Hamilton's response to General Knox's letter regarding the relative seniority of Major Generals in the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersWhat Became of the Garden Seeds? Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon wonders about the missing garden seeds the loss of which Col. [Winthrop] Sargent deeply regrets.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
