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Regimental Staff Appointments
Hamilton discusses the organization and appointments of officers to the regimental staff.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegimental Staff
Hamilton discusses the organization of the regimental staff.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegarding the Propriety of Appointment of Cadets by Recruiting Officers
Addresses the issue of a Captain Gates, who was instructed to recruit but not to promise any officer positions to individuals. Gates apparently did so, promising a man an appointment as a cadet …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regarding Adams' Personal Recommendations of Officers
Further discusses several of Adams' personal recommendations for officer appointments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reflects on Proper Promotions
Reflects upon the proper role of promotions in the provisional army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Wagoner Invoices, Fever, Crops
Wonders about how the wagoner plans to make use of the invoices. The invoice calls for a further allowance. The fever has disappeared from the city. Remarks on crops
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to the President's Command
Illegible document. Makes reference to the President's commands. Refers to activity in the War Office.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Request from Major Hamilton
Refers to request from Major Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Recommentation in Patterson's Letter
Requests attention to information contained in enclosed correspondence from Mr. Patterson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Potential Powder Embezzlement at Whetstone Point Garrison
Refers to store of barrels of powder on hand at the Whetstone Point Garrison near Baltimore with a miscalculation on the certificate. Contractor David Zoe could not ascertain the exact quantity, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Order for Clothing in Store
Refers to clothing in store: sergeants' vests, linen overalls, musicians' coats. These items have been forwarded and will be delivered.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Office of 1st Regiment
Refers to the office of the 1st regiment of artillerists and engineers and those who await commissions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Medicine at Massace for Troops at Lofties's Cliffs; Sends Ezekiel King for Assistance
Assumes that the General will write to the proper authorities at Massace [?], directing them to forward medicine to the troops at Lofties's Cliffs [?]. Reports stores forwarded by Captain Lyman. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Items Purchased by Ebenezer Stevens in New York
Refers to abstract of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens purchased in New York. Will account items appropriately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Essays, Novels for Family Reading
Reports that Mr. Owner set off for Pittsburgh and found McHenry's folks in the humor for reading. Sends volumes of the Gleaner by Mrs. Murray, sister of Governor Sargent.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Death of a Dear, Close Friend; Seeks to Settle Accounts
Refers to the death of a dear, close friend. Hodgdon will make the necessary adjustments to his account. They should find a replacement for castings contracts. Believes the Secretary of the Navy …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Correspondence about Appointment
Encloses copies of several letters discussing his appointment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Case of Archibald Creavy
Acknowledges receipt of letter about Archibald Creavy. Claims no responsibility to assist in this. Questions the way Creavy's case has been handled.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Captain Cochran at Fort Mifflin
Refers to Captain Cochran at Fort Mifflin, Mr. Jackson, and the paymaster, and activity in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Canal-Building Efforts from the Potomac River
Refers to previous agreement about canal from Potomac. Suggests utilizing the islands in the rivers to build dams to control water if the canal doesn't work, saving time and expense at the cost of the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Bounties, Clothing, and Court Martial
Refers to bounties, clothing, and court martials.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Army Officer
Refers to armory officer. Is unacquainted with Pinckney.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Accounts, Closed Accounts, and Debits
Inquires about whether Haragan has accounted with O'Hara for bills due. Needs to know which account to debit. Notes that the Treasury ordered to close O'Hara's debit, and all subsequent accounts …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Accounts with Quartermaster General
Mentioned to Mr. Wilson his intention to open and close several store accounts in the Quartermaster General's department, but has since decided of a more easily understood statement about present …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
