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Document gist of 02/23/1798 as follows:
In this letter, the Secretary at War expresses regret over Byers' intent to retire. McHenry also discusses the training of a replacement for Byers.
Presidents request to Heads of Department for their opinions on foreign policy. Special notice to be given to relations with France which Washington believed are tied to relations with Spain, Great Britain, and Holland. Instructions on how to conduct themselves overseas and questions on how to proceed with alliances along with asserting political, economic, and military power.
The President has directed the Secretaries of State, War, and the Treasury, and the Attorney General to consider the state of the nation and its foreign relations, particularly with France, in addition to England, Spain, Holland, and others. McHenry lists a number of important questions respecting foreign affairs that should be addressed. If envoys extraordinary are refused audience, what will be the response? They may all repair to Holland, or one could repair home, with one remaining abroad, or all could return to America. Discusses executive authority. Asks in what manner intelligence should be announce to congress. Discusses whether immediate declaration of war should be recommended or requested. Should there be an embargo? What measures should be taken with Spain, Holland, and Portugal? What should be said to England? How to convey information to Mr. King? Discusses the degree to which U.S. should connect itself with Britain. What aids or benefits can be expected from England? Discusses the possibility of revolution in England and potential consequences in America.
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Document Gist of 02/23/1798 as follows:
William Simmons informs LtCol Campbell that the Accountant's Office has received his papers sent via Lt. Deniston.
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Document Gist of 02/09/1798 as follows:
Major Craig addresses sundry items with Samuely Hodgdon: the general's desire to have the waggoner pay for a repair of his damaged looking glasses; Craig mentions the Secretary at War's delay in handling his claim; men working at the gallies;
Certification that $282.32 is due Captain Edward Miller, Ensign Samuel Parmele, and the recruits under the command of Capt. Miller, being his and their pay for December 1797.
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document gist on 01/30/1798 as follows:
William Simmons informs Lt. Claiborne that his receipts are received and they await the determination of the Secretary at War.
Certification that $120 is due John Bryant, Deputy Military Storekeeper at Springfield Massachusetts, being his salary for October through December 1797.
