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Contiguous Garrisons of Artillery
McHenry transmits General Washington's proposal regarding the disposition of existing regiments of Artillerists and Engineers in such a manner that companies of artillery belonging to the same …
Alexander Hamilton PapersConsider Yourself Under Arrest
McHenry advises Captain Vance that William Simmons will press charges against him for grossly insulting him while he was performing the duties of his office. Vance is to remain in Philadelphia and, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersConcerns about Time Needed to Request Bills
Mentions bills, incorporation. Anticipates time needed to make proper purchases.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about the Corporation Bringing Water to the City
Writes about the Corporation no longer bringing water into the city.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerns about Public Lands; Suggests a New Survey to Defend Government Possession
Cannot find the draught for public land, but isn't too worried. Believes a new survey will be made soon. Requests Parker to communicate to the proprietors' agent that the government will not concede …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Concerns about Mr. Patterson and Troops at Easton
Writes of communication with Mr. Patterson about troops in Easton. Expresses hope in recounting.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Seeking Out Officers for the Provisional Army
Suggests that to have solicited men to offer themselves to fill offices in the Provisional Army, the United States would sent a message to Europe that a potential war with France was unpopular, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Officer Appointments and Recommendations for the Same
Acknowledges receipt of McHenry's recent letter. Adams confirms all officer appointments recommended by General Pinckney, and asks that all notifications of officer vacancies and of candidates for …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning Commissions and Appointments
Writes of commissions and appointments. Requests delivery of names.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concern about Supplies Sent to Col. Ogden's Regiment
Concerned about supplies sent to Col. Ogden's regiment. If they are faulty beyond repair, requests a return. Hopes to make supplies to 12 regiments uniform in every particular. Quartermasters of each …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Complaint Regarding Obsorne's Court Martial
Obsorne complains of the delay and manner of his court martial. He complains about the behavior of Major Hoops, saying he prevented Osborne from mounting a proper defense. The proceedings of the Court …
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Compensation for Mr. Mangin & Myself
Along with a reference to settling with Mr. Mangin for his services, Stevens specifies the manner in which he wants to be compensated.
Alexander Hamilton PapersComparing Cavalry Systems
Hamilton instructs Walbach, a native German, to study the cavalry systems of Prussia, France and Great Britain in order to assess which would be the best for use by the United States.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCommunications with Lieut. Col. Butler; Activities of Captain Gibson
Encloses letter from Lieutenant Colonel Butler regarding removal of officers. Refers to activity with Captain Gibson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Communication with the Paymaster General
Forwarded letter to the Paymaster General according to request. Expresses hope to regularly pay troops, but there are challenges with the Treasury Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Comments on Previous Communication
Comments on previous [illegible] communication.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Comments on Authority of Signatures on Quartermaster General Certificates
Reports that John Wright had no authority to sign Quartermaster certificates. Thomas Hill's signature is good, but the certificate can be paid only by the Quarter Master General or his assistant at …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Commencement of Pay & Emoluments
McHenry informs Hamilton that his pay and emoluments as Inspector General began on the first day of November, 1798.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCommencement of Pay & Emoluments
McHenry assures Hamilton that his pay and emoluments will commence immediately. Therefore, he is to proceed with his duties including the development of a system of tactics and discipline and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCocked Hats
General Washington recommends the use of cocked hats and Hamilton discusses the benefits of doing so.
Alexander Hamilton PapersClothing Shipment
Promises to send clothing at the first moment possible to the address of Melancton Smith according to the second invoice received. Will provide information about shipment so Ingersol will know when to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Clear Comprehensive View of the Systems Which Prevail, Etc.
Wilkinson plans soon to make the long journey to Philadelphia to provide Hamilton with a firsthand account of the situation on the western frontier.
Alexander Hamilton PapersClarifying the Superintendance of General Wilkinson's Brigade, Etc.
Washington advises that all of General Wilkinson's brigade should be under Hamilton's command so as to avoid inconvenience and confusion in the chain of command. He fears that the best time for …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
