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Announces Shipment of Clothing
Sends shipment of clothing; requests acknowledgment and whether they agree with the invoice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Announces Presidential Commission as Brigadier General
Announces his appointment by the President as Brigadier General of the provincial army. Requests his oath of affirmation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Announces Possession of Trunks Belonging to Deceased Donald Grant Mitchell
Reports the possession of two trunks belonging to Mitchell's deceased son. Refers to the rules and regulations of war regarding the payment of debts and the disposal of property for deceased officers. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Announces Discussion on Military Bill; Requests Names
Reports that the House reopened discussion on the military bill. Requests additional names to add. Lists names.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Announces Contract with James O'Hara to Supply Western Posts
Forwards copy of contract with James O'Hara to supply western posts. Requests information be forwarded to several commandants, Congress, and various posts.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Announces Approval of Pierre Gaitlare as First Lieutenant
Encloses letter from Major General Pinckney with report that Mr. Pierre Gaitlair is approved as first lieutenant in the post of Mr. Charles Bayle, who has refused to accept.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Allotment of Provisions for the Troops
Hamilton cites Article 19 of a recent Act of Congress in which the allotment of provisions is prescribed in some detail.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAdoption of Your Suggested Alterations
Hamiton informs Washington that His Excellency's suggested alterations have been adopted.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAdministration of Officers and Soldiers and Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers. Routine instructions and correspondence …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
McHenry encloses an extract of a letter from Captain James Taylor.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
Regarding a letter written by Captain Elliott concerning his future command at the laboratory and his desire that men presently under his command be stationed with him.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Administration of individual officers and soldiers
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Adjust Accout with John J. Faesch
Anxious to adjust and close accounts of Mr. Faesch. Must first determine if the shot provided is taken for the use of the states and where it is located. Requests direction on how to proceed. If …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Adequate Compensation for My Exertions
Hamilton laments his embarassment at assuming that his appointment as Inspector General would result in appropriate compensation. Having sacrificed the income from his law practice, he now wonders …
Alexander Hamilton PapersAct for Better Organizing the Army
Hamilton encloses a copy of the Act for better organizing the Army of the United States which should provide Rice with the information he needs.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAccounts, Credits, and Debits for Mr. Morrow
Reports receipt of Mr. Morrow's account for advances; has credited the account and placed it in Langham's debit. If there are any other claims, please make them now.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts of Joshua Orme for Fortifications in Marblehead
Encloses abstract for arms purchased by Joshua Orne, agent of fortifications for Marblehead. Proper entries will be made to hold him accountable.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts of Ebenezer Stevens
Includes abstract of supplies purchased by Ebenezer Stevens for the War Department with approval by the superintendent and the master mason. Considers Stevens completely exonerated and no longer …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts include Errors Based on Translation of Pounds to Dollars
Account of bills paid. Discovered error in statement from translating pounds and shillings into dollars. Reports having dined with Schaimerhorne and finding him extremely fine--polite, sensible, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Account of Military Stores Sent to Savannah, April-July 1798
Account of military stores sent to Savannah for the use of the state of Georgia, April - July 1798
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Account of Clothing; Plans to Manufacture Bell Tents
Encloses requested return and will soon send an accurate statement of clothing recently shipped as approved by the Secretary of War. Reports manufacture of bell tents for the army, hopefully bigger …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Account for Joshua Orme to Add to Books
Refers to list of articles purchased by Joshua Orne, agent of fortifications at Marblehead. Will make the proper entries in his books to hold Orne accountable.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Preference for Natives in the Military Service
McHenry makes the case for recruiting only those foreigners of the highest moral character. The preference is for native Americans who have an innate attachment to the United States.
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Man of Much Honor & Integrity
Carroll reaffirms his recommendation of the Count de Moelien, a man of honor, integrity, and good sense.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
