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Discusses Promotion Process; Affairs in Egypt
Speaks of process of becoming captains and lieutenants. Mentions affair in Egypt.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Problems with Pistol Barrels and Proving
Believes that Mr. Dana's claims about the proof of the pistol barrels is unnecessarily severe because the caliber of the pistol is smaller than the Charlottesville musket. Discusses size of proof …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Previous Communication, Quartermaster
Refers to previous communication. Discusses quartermaster.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Old Lists of Regiments with New Ones; Instructions for Lieut. Col. Butler
After referring to lists of officers in old regiments, encloses a list of new officers. Reports instructions for Lieut. Col. Butler in Tennessee.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Officers in North and South Carolina and Kentucy
Expresses consideration of troops, numbering regiments, and appointment of officers. Lists officers in North and South Carolina and Kentucky.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Officer Operations
Explains his belief that Hamilton did not intentionally seek to injure his character. Has requested an officers' manual from England.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses National Military in Light of Foreign Affairs
Questions officers' pay. Lists his highest priorities, including preservation of internal peace balanced by a strong military force. Speaks of diplomatic relations in terms of domestic military …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Matters of Indians and Compensation
Adds information to previous report. Illegible document--mentions Indians, Georgia. Asks that he refer to the law of compensation and reparation
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Leave of Absence for Captain Willing
Captain Willing requests a 1-year leave of absence; discusses filling his office. Requires permission from the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses His Recommendation for the Provisional Army
Discusses qualifications for officers under Horry's uncle for South Carolina and Georgia. Pinckney has recommended him for the provisional army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Different Field Assignments
Refers to correspondence and money sent to pay bounties to recruits. Discusses different assignments for lieutenants.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Details of Appointments, New Battalions & Regiments
Received Major General Pinckney's list of appointments for North Carolina. Reports no vacancy in certain regiments from Massachusetts. Discusses authority of the President to make appointments and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Current Disposition of the Cherokees
Writes of interaction with the governor. Refers to Indian danger.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Court Martial Process
Refers to approval for court martials. Assures peculiar delicacy in punishment process.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Contract for Musketry with William Lane
Requests musket supplies for the military store as soon as possible. William Lane, an experience workman, will provide all necessary cannon balls and will deliver to Rhode Island without any …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Commion of Officers for Captain Hays and Vice Presidential Election
Refers to the commission of officers for Captain Hays company of volunteer riflemen. Mentions government's impropriety of federalist practices. Recommends volunteer riflemen of Ablemarl. Refers to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Bayonet Scabbards, Cartouche Boxes
Reports that the bayonet scabbards under Baren Steubens have not been used for a long time. Discusses the care for such scabbards. Wonders if appearance is important. Describes the latest cartouche …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Appropriate Carriage Types to Deliver Items
Reports that sea coast carriages are not made for the type of guns they need to carry. Lists prices for garrison carriages. Recommends common carriages as their workmen are more familiar with them. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Adjustment and Paperwork with Comptroller; Col. Stevens Refuses Compensations
Looks forward to requested returns. Not necessary to suspend commissary adjustment. Require certain papers from the Comptroller's office, which have proved difficult to obtain. As soon as he completes …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discrepancy in Stevens's Firewood Account for Governor's Island
Refers to Stevens's request for firewood for Governor's Island. Found a small mistake on the vouchers relative to the quantity of wood purchased, although the certificate states the correct complete …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discharging John Thompson at Mr. Dover's Request
Simmons explains the procedure for discharging a soldier.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDischarge of Joseph Kneeland
McHenry encloses the letter from James Steel in which he seeks the discharge of Joseph Kneeland.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDisbursing Money to Procure Quarters, Transportation, Etc. for Recruits
Hamilton discusses the complications involved in the disbursement of money for the procurement of quarters, transportation, and other essentials for the recruits.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
