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Appointment as Inspector General, with the Rank of Major General
McHenry informs Hamilton that he has been appointed Inspector General of the Provisional Army with the rank of Major General and includes a list of subordinate general officers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as Inspector General
Pickering discusses the implications of Hamilton being appointed Inspector General which would place him in a position senior to General PInckney.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as a Lieutenant in the Cavalry
Hoffman would like to be appointed a Lieutenant in the Cavalry of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersApplications & Recommendation for Officer & Chaplain Appointments
Adams encloses applications for officer appointments for McHenry's consideration, as well as a recommendation for the appointment of a chaplain.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Application for Command of an Artillery Regiment
Hoops seeks command of an Artillery Regiment and includes a letter from General Washington.
Alexander Hamilton PapersApplication for a Commission
North recommends a relative for a commission as a captain in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAnnuities for the Six Nations
The sloop "Eliza" will carry the annuities for the Six Nations of Indians to Melancton Smith in New York who will forward them to Houdin. They will then be sent on to Mr. Chapin who will make a …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Annual Annuities for the Six Nations of Indians
Hodgdon informs Chapin of the annual annuities being sent to the Six Nations of Indians via Melancton Smith at New York and Capt. Houdin at Albany.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Announces Orders for Quartermaster General and Naval Contractor
Announces orders for the Quartermaster General and naval contractor Mr. Humphreys.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543An Unfortunate Affair
Hogdon expresses his dismay that the arms intended for Ensign Boote somehow were sent to the wrong address despite the fact that the address for which they were intended was clearly marked.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.An Order for Tents
Enclosed is an order on Major Bedinger for one horseman's and six common tents for the use of Lt. Shoemaker's men.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.An Office in the Commissary's Department
Mowatt expresses his desire for a position in the Commissary's Department.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAn Audience with the Terrible Republic, Etc.
Along with a routine discussion of arms and stores, Hodgdon refers to the commissioners who had an audience with the "terrible republic" [France].
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.America's Guardian Sits at the Helm, Etc.
In addition to his continued concern about the disease afflicting Philadelphia, Hodgdon expresses relief that the Federalists have done well in the recent election and will have a strong presence in …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.All My Neighbors Have Left Me
Amidst a discussion of supply matters, Hodgdon despairs that even though his family remains well, all of his neighbors have left due to fear of contagion.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Agreement & Receipts of the Shipwrights
Enclosed are the agreements and receipts of the shipwrights who are on their way to Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advice on Payment for Lost Post Notes
Hodgdon is seeking Wolcott's advice regarding lost post notes sent to Thomas Holt, the public agent at New London, Virginia. The bank refuses to supply duplicates so how is the lost money to be …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advancing the Amount of the Missing Notes
Hodgdon discusses the missing post notes and assures Holt that the Secretary of War has agreed to advance him the amount of the missing notes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advances to Wagoners
Hodgdon requests an additional warrant to pay the advances to the wagoners for the delivery of their loads.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advances to the Ship-Wrights, Etc.
Hodgdon requests a warrant to enable him to pay the bills drawn on him by the Quartermaster's department and the advances of the ship-wrights gone to Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Additional Stores for the Treaty Commissioners, Etc.
Letter, discusses stores for the Treaty Commissioners
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Additional Money for Capt. Ernest
Hodgdon advises that Capt. Ernest has drawn money in addition to the drafts previously accepted.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Addition to the Requested Warrant
Hodgdon has accepted another draft so he asks for an addition to the previously requested warrant.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Acts by Direction of the President
Acts according to the direction of the President with the rank of Major General.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Acknowledging Receipt of Articles
Stoddert is asked to acknowledge receipt of the articles in the enclosed invoice and bill of lading;
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
