Hale to be paid by Nathaniel F. Fosdick, Collector at Portland, for Hale's inspection and muster of recruits under the command of Captains Stoddard and Woodsworth.
Treasurer of United States will remit sum to Fosdick to pay Mr. David Hale at Portland. Payment for mustering and inspecting recruits under the command of Captains Stoddard and Woodsworth.
It appears that the settlement of the account of Mr. Mackey, late storekeeper at Harper's Ferry, is being delayed because of a question regarding a warrant issued in favor of William Small. McHenry concludes that the public will not suffer from crediting Mr. Small with the amount in question and Simmons should proceed accordingly.
Cited in Simmons to Overing, 04/16/1800; Cited in Simmons to Danforth, 04/03/1800; Cited in Simmons to Darling, 04/16/1800; Cited in Simmons to Lovett, 04/16/1800; Cited in Simmons to Clarke, 04/16/1800; Cited in Simmons to Tillinghast, 04/16/1800.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Enclosed is a return from Captain Littlefield for clothing which Freeman believes is due his Company. Hodgdon is asked to forward the return following commutation at his office, if Freeman's conjecture is found to be correct.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Smith submits his recommendations for altering the plan for the formation of a regiment for exercise or battle that should rely on well organized battalions. The brilliant dashes and light touches of advanced light infantry will not answer the Army's purposes. Offers suggestions for organization of military.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Hamilton approves Pinckney's proposal for the disposition of the fifth, sixth, and seventh regiments. Capts. Ingersoll and McClellan will join Pinckney as soon as Capt. Huger arrives with his company from the southward.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Ford contends that when he reported to Fort Norfolk the post was a picture of destruction due to the incompetence of Capt. Richard Blackburn. He was faced with the choice of either giving up the command or arresting Blackburn. He chooses the former.
