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Refers to Accounts of Mr. Glen and His Public Statement
Refers to Mr. Glen's remarks on his account to the public pertaining to the advance made to Glen from Hodgdon. The Secretary of War believes that additional evidence is needed from Glen. Perhaps …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.References Captain Vance's Case; Questions Military Court Process
Explains misunderstanding between Captain Vance and Lieut. Simmons, accountant of the War Department. General Hamilton ordered a court martial, which released Vance from arrest. Submits letter as …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recruiting Service in the State of Virginia
A letter is enclosed to Colonel Parker which explains the recruiting service within the State of Virginia. If Lee himself can digest the information it need not be sent to Parker since the recruiting …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecruiting in Virginia
Lee discusses the prospects for recruiting in Virginia which is hindered by the considerable opposition to the general government within the state.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecruiting Efforts for Captain Brothers and Captain Beatty
Speaks of recruiting efforts for Captain Brothers in Hagers Town and Captain Beatty at Frederick Town.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recruiting and Suppression of Rebellion
Informs Washington that he has ordered the Paymaster General to the "Seat of Government" (Philadelphia). Discusses the state of army recruiting efforts in several states and the efforts to suppress …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecords 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: Mm85004543Recommends Mr. Bureau de Pusy
Recommends Mr. Bureau de Pusy as a gentleman of great value, friend and prison-mate of the Marquis de Lafayette. Requests attention and protection.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommends J. Stanley to Apply for the Public Armory at Springfield
Encourages Stanley to join the public armory at Springfield. His service will be appreciated and the pay is liberal.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recommends George Dugan for Letters of Introduction in London
Introduces George Dugan, who is on his way to London to begin his profession. Dugan seeks letters of introduction to US government workers in London.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommends General Schuyler to Adjust Claim for Magazine in Albany
Recommends consultation with General Schuyler about the magazine at Albany. Requests that he be empowered to adjust claim as he has assisted well in the past.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recommending a Recruiting Rendezvous & A Recruiting Officer
McHenry recommends Litchfield, Connecticut as a promising recruiting rendezvous and a lieutenant [name illegible] as an effective recruiting officer.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendations for McFarlane and 2 Eatons
Encloses recommendations [not included] for the army of Major McFarland and two Mr. Eatons.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommendation of Willard Warner
Phinney, Morris, Edwards, and Griffin recommend Lieutenant Willard Warner of the county militia for a Subaltern's commission in the Army of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Jonathon Williams and Replacement for Vacancy in the Navy
Jonathon Williams requests transaction of his recommendation relative to his father-in-law. Refers to Mr. Francis's resignation from the Navy with discussion with Mr. Stoddart about replacement with …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommendation of Captain Freeman
Ingersoll recommends Captain Freeman to replace Captain Littlefield as commander of the company.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Capt. Kirkland
Based on prior military experience him in the state militia, Cochran recommends Capt. Kirkland for service in the [Eventual] Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecites Process of Supplying Troops; General Marching Orders
All regiment arms requested must go through Stevens. Asks for English muskets in his keeping. Refers to the Articles of War from the Secretary of War. Reports number of store requests have been …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recent Communications with Wilkinson and Pinckney
Describes recent communication with Brigadier General Wilkinson and Major General Pinckney
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Received Abstract for Articles for Ebenezer Stevens; Payment for Artillery Coats
Received abstract of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens for the War Department in New York. Refers to artillery coats for Lemuel Gates from contractor Edmund Winchester.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipt of Your Letter of February 4th
"I have this moment received your letter of the 4th instant to the contents of which I shall pay particular attention."
Alexander Hamilton PapersReceipt of Gun Carriages
Invoice for 9 gun carriages purchased by Lemuel Weeks. Shall make the proper invoice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipt for Indian Horses; Invoices for Clothing
Acknowledges receipt of letters. Includes receipt for horses for Indians as well as invoices for clothing and other public stores sent by Herbert. Hopes they prove to be a reasonable supply.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recalls Arms
Refers to letter from Alexander Hamilton to the Secretary of War. Questions recent order of arms--by whom they were ordered, when, where, and to whom they were received. When recalled, the arms will …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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